Comments on: Watch: Denzel Washington Saves Lives, Loathes Self In Trailer For Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Flight’

By: Huffy

Huffy — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

The music and the subject matter makes it seem almost Scorsese-esq but I don't get the feeling from the trailer that Zemeckis fully committed to making a full-on character piece about a self-destructive man. Just get the feeling of commercial sheen from the trailer. Hope I'm wrong.

By: Scott Baiowulfgang Amadeus

Scott Baiowulfgang Amadeus — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

Is this a remake of the French film Piche? Sure seems like it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1679641/plotsummary

Regardless, Zemeckis doing live action again, a handful of Oscar nominees in the lead roles and a great supporting cast (c'mon, James Dale Badge as "Gaunt Young Man" that sounds like an extra's role.) Definitely looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

By: James

James — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

This is a terrific idea for a movie. Hope the execution pulls it off. Denzel and Zemeckis are safe hands.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

"Overall, it looks solid enough we suppose, though the emphasis on spectacle — capped off with the kind of ridiculous shot of the plane flying upside down — diminishes the drama somewhat. Also, didn't we see "Fearless" already?" Well, I did, but clearly you didn't because – other than a plane crash and, ummm, a male lead – these two films look nothing alike. 'Fearless' is an expressionistic drama about letting go, the freedom that a near-death experience affords you and how that moment can distance yourself from loved ones. This one looks like an intense political story in which a decent, but troubled and self-loathing man is scapegoated by his own airline. I have 'Fearless' at home: would you like to borrow it?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

This looks interesting but regardless I love Denzel. Also, I wonder if it's like that military movie where he felt guilty but saved more lives in the end, the one with Meg Ryan, that'd be interesting. (I didn't read the script)

By: p nasty

p nasty — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

Denzel is back. So is Robert Zemeckis.

This looks incredible.

By: d

Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

I really like the looks of this, to be honest. Denzel looks great.

By: Mr Anonymous

Mr Anonymous — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

I think this looks fantastic. That shot of the plane flying upside down gave me chills! Looking forward to this. Could be a major crowd-pleaser.

By: Glass

Glass — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:19:05 +0000

I could swear all trailer-cutting companies agreed Gimme Shelter was added to the "WAY too cliche, even by movie marketing standards" list back in 2008.