Flight

Starring: Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Kelly Reilly, Don Cheadle, John Goodman, Tamara Tunie and Melissa Leo
Written by: John Gatins
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Rating: 4.5/5 Unicorns

It is still very early on in the Oscar race but I have a sneaking suspicion that Denzel Washington will get a nomination for Flight, his performance was a real tour de force. I was not prepared to be knocked out of my seat by his performance but he was riveting. That is how you carry a film. Hands down one of his best performances in his career and the best performance by an actor I have seen all year. It  is still early on in the race but Denzel cannot be unrecognized for this phenomenal performance.

Flight follows the investigation into the miraculous landing of a flight  that was piloted by Whip Whitaker ( Denzel Washington), an alcoholic and cocaine addict. The impending plane crash in the beginning of film was terrifying. I want to point out that this is not an action flick but a character driven work of art. I cannot recall witnessing such a raw character as Whip Whitaker. He was so flawed but you felt deeply for him. You wanted him to make it and that is what is so incredible about this film. You go on this insane journey with him as he battles his personal demons. The movie is deep but at the same time hilarious a lot like life. John Goodman is hysterical in this film and Bruce Greenwood continues to be one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. The scenes he had with Denzel and Don Cheadle were just perfection. I strongly recommend that you check out Flight. It will be a film that you will be talking about for days maybe even months.