Flight Risk (2025)★ 5.3/10

As a typical low-budget chamber thriller, it should rely on a strong script and sharp performances, yet it offers neither. The plot lacks originality, the heroine is written as implausibly dim-witted, the action is unconvincing, and the villain is paper-thin.

This is a rough watch. Set almost entirely aboard a small plane with just three actors, it feels like a 1990s throwback in story, themes, and filmmaking style, right down to its dated audiovisual language.

The story suffers from narrative gaps. The assassin’s capture should have been a pivotal moment, yet the film sidesteps its significance, leaving the character underused and the plot scattered. The ending, rather than delivering a punch, fizzles out in anticlimax—a weak payoff to an already uneven build.

While the script is built on an intriguing premise, the dialogue falls flat. Madolyn’s lines are dominated by dry commands and radio chatter, which quickly grows monotonous. Meanwhile, Winston’s sitcom-style one-liners feel painfully out of place, undermining the tension rather than relieving it. This disconnect in tone disrupts both the film’s coherence and its immersive quality.

Set in confined spaces with a simple plot, the film lacks any clear thematic message. It doesn’t focus on redemption or patriotism, and action sequences are sparse, making the endless dialogue feel aimless.

Despite being a Mel Gibson project, the film is fairly average. That said, its screenplay surpasses many higher-budget Hollywood films. The main issue is the misleading marketing—Mark Wahlberg is featured on the poster, but the real lead is Michelle Dockery, who doesn’t even get a poster appearance.

The following review is about a movie that’s surrounded by so much controversy, I’m barely going to mention it. FLIGHT RISK is a thrill flight directed by “the guy who brought you BRAVEHEART, APOCALYPTO, and HACKSAW RIDGE”. Yes, that’s Mel Gibson. Not like that’s a big deal or anything, right? Right? This movie is about U.S Marshal Madolyn (Michelle Dockery) who’s transporting material witness Winston (Topher Grace) in a rickety plane flown by Daryl (Mark Wahlberg). One of them is not like the other. If you’ve seen any of the marketing, you know who. Most of the movie takes place in a plane, which I thought would be difficult to keep me entertained, but it works here. Grace gets some funny lines, Wahlberg gets some mean ones, and Dockery moves the plot forward. I enjoyed this even more than I thought I would. It might feel very B-movie and over-the-top, but I had a lot of fun! FLIGHT RISK has now soared into theaters, and I’m here giving the pilot directions while other reviewers are trying to make it crash land. I recommend seeing this and making your own opinions, I’m glad I did. No regrets from this guy.

Un piloto salva un vuelo milagrosamente, pero la verdadera caída es moral. Denzel Washington en uno de sus papeles más humanos: imperfecto, valiente y roto.

☁️ No se trata de volar, sino de enfrentar el peso de lo que hiciste para sobrevivir.

"Amenaza en el aire" es un thriller emocionante que combina acción trepidante con una exploración de la naturaleza humana en situaciones extremas. Con una narrativa envolvente y un elenco talentoso, la película logra mantener la tensión hasta el último minuto. Es una experiencia cinematográfica que no solo entretiene, sino que también invita a reflexionar sobre la valentía y la solidaridad en tiempos de crisis. Sin duda, es una película que merece ser vista por los amantes del género.

A história sofre com lacunas narrativas. A captura do assassino deveria ter sido um momento crucial, mas o filme ignora sua importância, deixando o personagem subutilizado e a trama dispersa. O final, em vez de impactante, fracassa em um anticlímax — um desfecho fraco para uma construção já irregular.

La historia sufre de brechas narrativas. La captura del asesino debería haber sido un momento fundamental, pero la película deja de lado su importancia, haciendo que el personaje sea infrautilizado y la trama, dispersa. El final, en lugar de presentar un golpe, se esfuma en un anticlímax: un resultado débil de una construcción que ya estaba desequilibrada.

Embora o roteiro seja construído sobre uma premissa intrigante, o diálogo é superficial. As falas de Madolyn são dominadas por comandos secos e conversas de rádio, que rapidamente se tornam monótonas. Enquanto isso, as frases de efeito de Winston, no estilo sitcom, parecem dolorosamente deslocadas, minando a tensão em vez de aliviá-la. Essa desconexão no tom prejudica tanto a coerência do filme quanto sua qualidade imersiva.