With the Oscars this Sunday, I figured I'd better post at least on movie review (besides the review of the abhorrent Movie 43!).
Pre-Congee Kid my goal each year was to see all of the nominated films before Oscar night. Now with 9 nominees, CK and my Hubby's dislike of movies a) over 2 hours long and b)touchy/feeley movies, I count it a success if I see at least 1 of the nominated films. Well, this has not been a successful year. But I have seen 1 of the talked about movies: Flight
Let me state for the record that I have not been a big Denzel fan since his mediocre portrayal in "Training Day" topped Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind" for the Best Actor Oscar in 2001 so I wasn't geeked to see the film. Still, it was a Friday night and Red Box still had a copy. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.
It was a neat premise for a movie: true loser of a human being does the impossible and lands a tragically failing plane. So, does it make him a hero and forgive his abuses of trust or not?
Denzel played the character of Whip the alcoholic/druggy pilot in very understated, except when he was under the influence of whatever substance fit his mood (scary good sloppy drunk). And even though you despise the guy, you find you self yelling, "Don't Do It" to the screen several times.
And just when you think the emotional ride of the movie is over, there is a final scene with Whip and his son actually brought tears to my eyes. Even if you aren't a Denzel fan, this film gets a solid thumbs up.
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