Flight Risk

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	Michelle Dockery	Madolyn
	Mark Wahlberg	Daryl
	Topher Grace	Winston
	Leah Remini	Van Sant
	Maaz Ali	Hassan
	Paul Ben-Victor	Coleridge
	Eilise Guilfoyle	Janine
	Senor Pablo	Bush Pilot
	Savanah Joeckel	Rescue Worker #1
	Mark Schotz	Rescue Worker #2
	Monib Abhat	Hassan
	Milko Kadikov	Milko D'Killa
	Georgi S. Georgiev	Jeff (State Trooper #2)
	Atanas Srebrev	State Trooper #1

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Director	Mel Gibson
Writer	Jared Rosenberg
Producer	Jacques Abrahamian, Kristopher Beaulieau, Allen Cheney, Vicki Christianson, Bruce Davey, John Davis, Paul J. Diaz, John Fox, Mel Gibson, Nick Guerra, David Hillary, Jenny Hinkey, Russell Hollander, Jon Huddle, K. Blaine Johnston, Patrick Josten, Walter Josten, Petr Jákl, Alex Lebovici, Jarrett Mahoney, Ryan Donnell Smith, Natasha Stassen, Jordan Wagner, Christopher Woodrow
Musician	Antonio Pinto
Photography	Johnny Derango

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My quick rating - 5.1/10. This movie follows a familiar action-thriller formula, centering on a U.S. Marshal escorting a government witness while dealing with a hitman pilot and a string of assassination attempts. While the premise suggests potential for tension and high-stakes action, the execution leaves much to be desired. The film lacks the suspense needed to keep audiences on edge, relying instead on tired clichés, including the ever-present "we have to land the plane without the pilot" scenario. The script plays it safe, never injecting enough depth or unpredictability to make the film stand out in an already crowded genre.
Mark Wahlberg does his best to carry the film, and without his presence, Flight Risk would have been a complete dud. Michelle Dockery as the air marshal delivers a serviceable performance, but there's little she can do to elevate the bland material. Mel Gibson’s direction fails to add any real flair or intensity, making the action feel routine rather than gripping. The one redeeming factor? The scenery. The snowy mountains provide some visual appeal, but if I wanted to soak in those views, I’d just watch one of the many Warren Miller ski films I already own.
Overall, this is a by-the-numbers thriller that never truly takes off. If you’re a die-hard Wahlberg fan, you might find some enjoyment, but for everyone else, there are far better action films to spend your time on.

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