Getting through life is often about being in control. The more control you have easier it can be to deal with. In this film we watch Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) whose life is out of control, what's ironic is that being out of control is where he is most comfortable. This may be a great trait to possess when you are an airline pilot whose every work day deals with putting hundreds of people's lives in your hands. That is, unless it is an addiction to drugs and alcohol that aide him through the day.

Besides the unforgettable flight scene most of the film takes place on the land. Although the level of intensity drops off, the performances will keep you engaged - namely that of Denzel. He turns of his auto-Denzel acting and delivers a nuanced performance that provides you a realistic, gripping portrayal of internal struggle.
It is nice to see Robert Zemeckis step away from the creepy 3D models and return to telling stories in live-action where he belongs. If this is what we have been missing out on, it is a shame he was sidetracked for the last decade.
8 out of 10
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