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Flight Risk is the very definition of the term "Straight to DVD movie" from which I know it is a redundant statement in the modern era, but you get the point. The film is a low-budget thriller with a decent premise to kill an evening, and with Mel Gibson directing at the helm, I thought it might be worth checking out. Unfortunately, the film doesn't pay off as anything remarkable. Mark Wahlberg is introduced as a wise-cracking, charismatic pilot who holds the screen well initially, but the character fails to blossom throughout the film to anything interesting. My main confusion is the tone, the movie consistently juggles between a sort of intense thriller and an intentional comedy. However, I didn't find the jokes or light humor funny and considering the situation they are all placed in, it just perplexed me. I feel that if the film focused on being a straight up thriller, it could have been a pretty decent little flick. Not to mention a final shot that I found a rather bizarre choice to end on. Overall, Flight Risk contains strong performances, and is nicely directed, but narratively speaking it could have been a lot better.

How can you rate this movie a 10/10? It's not even close to being Saving Private Ryan, Schindlers List, A Beautiful Life, Shawnshank Redemption, Gladiator, etc. Those movies aren't even rated 10/10. The acting and storyline was mediocre at best. After seeing this in theatres I thought it was a waste of money and should've just been released to Netflix directly. Don't get me wrong I'm a fan of Mel Gibson, Topher Grace, and Mark Wahlberg. Felt like it was a low budget movie. There were areas that were entertaining. However, I felt like this movie was lacking depth. Do yourself a favor and wait to watch this movie whenever it comes out on your favorite streaming service.

Mel Gibson must think his target audience for flight risk is five years old. Now I like movies where you just turn your brain off and enjoy the ridiculousness but this was just sad. So many stupid incorrect and just absurd aviation moments. The fact that the agent lady had Wahlberg's character restrained twice and he got away twice. I mean she had all the handcuffs and zip ties she could ever want and still couldn't tie him securely. I liked Topher's character I think he was entertaining. Mark Wahlbergs bald cap makeup job was so poorly done I couldn't even pay attention to the movie when he was on screen. This movie could have been a solid entertaining flick but its like it was made by a 5 year old and nobody corrected their errors. I mean why not spend a few bucks and hire an aviation consultant so at least you won't look so dumb Mel?? If they would have corrected all the absurd aviation things it would have been much better. So I ask the most important question...Was I entertained? No, I was too busy screaming at the screen.

With the boss of the "Moretti" crime family about to go on trial, his accountant "Winston" (Topher Grace) thought it better to skedaddle to the Alaskan wilderness. Unluckily for him, determined deputy marshal "Madolyn" (Michelle Dockery) tracks him down and engages the pilot of a single-prop aircraft to fly him back to New York to turn state's evidence. The pilot (Mark Wahlberg) is one of those annoyingly chirpy guys and off they set. It's gonna be a bumpy ride, but after she notices a few scars on this man, it proves to be a great deal bumpier as their tiny little cockpit becomes the scene for quite a power struggle. It's that claustrophobic environment and quite an engaging effort from Wahlberg that deliver here as this airborne game of cat and mouse hots up. Sure, it does repeat itself once too often and the story is really all quite predictably weak, but the scenario does work well enough and with Grace's wise-cracking and a competent performance from Dockery it's actually not a bad watch for ninety minutes.

A complete disaster. Based on the trailers shown in cinemas, you'd think this movie had potential-something intriguing to offer. But here's the harsh reality: it's an absolute mess. The ideas are disjointed, fragmented, and utterly incoherent, as if the script was scribbled during a caffeine-fueled ADHD episode.

The so-called "humorous" start quickly falls flat, revealing a lack of substance or cohesion. The storyline goes nowhere, and the characters are as forgettable as the dialogue. To make matters worse, the cinematography is mediocre at best-uninspired shots, poor framing, and nothing visually striking to salvage the train wreck.

It's not just disappointing-it's insulting to the audience's intelligence. Save yourself the time and money, because this film is an exercise in frustration, not entertainment.

I wasn't even going to go see this film after seeing the preview. It just looked so standard in the ad, and I felt it gave away too much of the story. Then I noticed it was directed by Mel. So, I thought why not, I've seen everything else he's directed. So I used my points to go see it, and I must say. I think it definitely is a little better than how it comes across in the ad. The filmmaking is definitely solid. The film creates some fairly tense moments, even though it's one of those films where you sort of have an idea as to how it will likely end. It is a fairly straightforward and simple film for sure. However it is well made, and the script is definitely not as unintelligently written as most Hollywood films these days. The dialogue is perhaps a little harsh for some, but that actually also helps this film build the decent amount of tension that it needs to work reasonably well. I definitely don't regret going to see it on the big screen. For many people, this will be worth a watch for sure.

I think Mel may have taken this project in order to help fund his own passion projects, and why not? They definitely made a decent little film out of this in my view. In fact, I'd say it's a fairly good date movie if you all can handle some creepy dialogue and a little bit of gore.

What is also refreshing about this script, is that even though a female has a major role in the film. The script doesn't enter into any of these overly naive and ridiculous political narratives that so many other Hollywood films these days do. If I see another one of those films, I'm going to be sick right in the theatre. So look out people.

6.5/10.

Mel Gibson is a great filmmaker. I think what people must not be understanding here is that whilst all of his previous directorial outings have been deep and heavy for want of a better description, he has stated that he made Flight Risk as pure popcorn entertainment. That is exactly what he has done, and what fun it is.

Wahlberg has a blast with a wonderfully over the top sadistic and bald performance, Topher Grace provides good comic timing, but Michelle Dockery carries the film and actually gives it some heart. Her performance is far better than a film like this would ordinarily demand. It's shot well, with the tension and pacing being spot on.

I think it shows Gibson's versatility as a director. A short and taut thriller made in just 22 days.

It does nothing new and it is was it says on the tin.......a really fun popcorn flick.

Flight Risk is Mel Gibson's latest film (a thriller/action piece) and stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace. It made my list of most anticipated for the year, and much like my experience with Wolf Man, I enjoyed this film for what it was. Simple plot, decent acting and action, and not anything that wears out its welcome. While there are some nitpicks I had about various moments that didn't feel quite so solid, the film as a whole was enjoyable enough that I wasn't pissed or disappointed. As I've mentioned before, I consider that a win these days. Video review is on my YouTube channel.

I'm not sure if this actually a joke? Didn't Michelle Dockery or Mark Walhberg question the stuff they were saying? Didn't Mel Gibson question the editing? Is this some sort of tax right off for all those involved? If Mel Gibson has only directed 5 films, why on earth would he want this to be one of them? I'm just so surprised. The plot has so many holes you could strain spaghetti with it. The acting is awful, even by good actors. There are so many cliches it's unreal. Actually, come to think of it, I'm wondering if this is the first movie ever made that was written by ChatGpT? Maybe edited by it too?

I enjoyed everything about this movie and the tension was well maintained, right to the very end.

It may have been confusing in some parts but I later realised that it created frantic scenarios in a tiny plane space which I feel was masterfully done.

I had no expectation and knew nothing about the story line and watched it for what it is - very entertaining, a great thriller with a good pace.

I had no idea it was directed by Mel Gibson - I think he did a great job. We need more stories like this, quick to the point and honest about what it is without unnecessary details that hinder the tension. Every time you start to feel at ease and think things are finally in control something will happen to unsettle you.

I've enjoyed some of Mel Gibson's movies, but this is truly the worst film I've seen in the last decade.

The script could have been generated by artificial intelligence, and the same goes for the visual effects. The script is a complete mess, and the characters are completely two dimensionally written, which is a surprise as there's basically only three characters in the film - the twisted baddie pilot (Mark Wahlberg, dreadful), the irritating nerd (Topher Grace - appalling), and the plucky Air Marshall (Michelle Dockery - what was she thinking).

The entire thing is laughable. A single propellor plane nosedives towards the snowy mountains, and smashes into the snow, but somehow, erm, flies through and keeps going the other side. The conceit that they are "stuck in the freezing wilderness inside a small plane" is discovered half-way through to be solvable because... oh the air Marshall had an iPhone with satellite connectivity that she forgot about? That works with crystal-clear communication every time.

Truly terrible film-making. Avoid at all costs.

It's not a high concept movie by any stretch. But, it is an entertaining flick. And, it's the first time Wahlberg has played an actual bad guy since 1996's Fear. And not to give anything away, but damn, his character gets taken to task to say the least.

Topher Grace is...Topher Grace in this movie. His character really could've been played by any number of actors. The same could be said for the actress who played the FBI agent. But in reality, none of the characters actually required in depth character study or to be standout. It was just a matter of getting actors to sign onto the film who could competently pull off the scenes.

So again, it's a decent film overall. I don't think anyone will walk out feeling disappointed or angry about spending their time or money watching it. And as run of the mill as it is, it's still better than what's being nominated for an Academy award this year.

Im sick of movies with super aliens, monsters, villains, end of the world kind of thing. We need to remenber there are evil in the real world, and people trying to fight the evil. Im sick of the people remaking and stealing from great classics thinking bigger is better, totally sick of it. Not to mentioned the overpowered Mary Sues in every female lead role. Love the female lead in this movie, strong woman, with flaws like a normal person.

This is a great movie, simple but honest, great casting, simple but very smart, and very entertaining you don´t need your brain to watch it but is not a child´s tale disguised as something more deep. Honest work, deserves honest reviews.

LIKES: Funny Dialogue Acting That Goes With Comedy A Decent Character Story Good Visuals In The Limited Setting Some Clever Maneuvers Good Pace A Blend of Thriller And Comedy Summary: If you have seen the trailers, you know the movie's plot sounds a bit farfetched, and you would be right on the money with that assumption. Flight Risk is a movie that is meant to be something serious but turns out to be a silly ordeal intertwined with those elements. Our cast is essentially three actors trying to make a tale with some heart, suspense, and a good drive toward the fate of an accomplice for the local crime lord. On some levels, the movie accomplishes this better than I had expected, given the absurdity of the plot. It's a movie with better character development, with two of the characters going deeper and connecting far past the initial expectations of the opening scene.

The performances are not the best executed, but they are fun and believable at times as they handle the very shaky script that is not to be taken seriously from what I saw with the movie. Dockery is the most serious of the bunch and accomplishes the Crime/Thriller role the best with the focus, seriousness, and agent-like composure she wields professionally, but she also has moments of vulnerability that are authentic and well-written. Grace starts out like another knock-off to That 70's show but then evolves into more as the flight continues to hit turbulence and the fight for survival begins. Despite the serious attempts, though, the movie is drowned out in comedy, to which Wahlberg excels with his corny delivery, odd energy, and that slightly laughable grin he has made his trademark brand.

I laughed a lot at this film because of the dialogue and clever bits of humor mixed in; the stretches were balanced enough to make things fun without being too annoying. Once the thrills started, the laughs continued as well from the crazy things they had the plane go through, the actions very unrealistic to the level that it's so bad, it's ironically good. The thrills keep coming, the pace exciting with it, and the story laid out to take the right breaks to expand upon the characters. It's a nice blend and provides much more to the entertainment aspects that impressed me with just how fun it was to see it all come together. Throw in a good set of visuals to make the effects look realistic and you've accomplished yet another fun aspect of the movie to help distract from the ludicrous project Flight Risk is.

DISLIKES: Cheesy Wahlberg's Character Is Eh A Bit Too Comedy Better Story/Twist Execution Summary: The movie is cheesy, and you have to be ready to suspend that disbelief to levels that might be annoying to some fans. All the positive things mentioned above help this, but there are still moments that stretch things too much for me to ignore. The comedy does get a bit overbearing at times, feeling like a sitcom in how forced and frequent the jokes are without the full delivery and timing to build it up. Those moments do get a tad stale for me and might be the same for those with a low tolerance for more comedy and less story. The tale has its ups and downs, but I felt it needed a better execution of the story and the "twists" that lie with it. Flight Risk needed to be in something other than a plane or have a story taking place during it, like Speed did, to help add more dynamic telling and give us something more than a conveniently designed plane. This is done via the radio, but it still felt strained, with eye-rolling moments that were just too much to believe and swallow down. Throw in the lame use of Wahlberg's character for comedic relief and a visual antagonist, and the story takes further hits from the expectations placed by the trailers. More character development, psychological warfare, and storytelling with him were the biggest things I wanted from this movie for improvement, especially given how well Wahlberg can make a character shine if given the material. It is another case of too much compacted into one setting, and even though the thrills hit at times, they just can't match some better thrillers I've seen in the past.

The VERDICT: Flight Risk meets many expectations in what the trailers laid out. It's a cheesy movie, full of contrived moments and disbelief to help add artificial thrills to the movie and try to get that entertaining Friday Flick that they love so well. A strong acting game makes the material more fun, with comedic delivery and banter being the primary meat in this sandwich to munch on, with a few vulnerable moments to act as an appetizer. The thrills are enjoyable despite the unrealistic moments, but there was more that could have come together to unleash the full potential of the movie and address the story limitations that a single plane location provides. Still, this pace, the visual effects, and the fun that I had with this movie make it a suitable one to hit the theater to watch and kill some time. My scores for the movie are:

Action/Crime/Drama/thriller: 6.5-7.0 Movie Overall: 6.5.

This is a fine movie. People are rating it like it's some Oscar nomination high concept film and the thriller it claims to be.

Comparing is to old movies that is stupid. Today's viewer doesn't care about your nostalgia and how it compares.

There is nothing technically wrong with this movie on its own. Sure it's stretches reality, but that's what movies do and have done since the very first.

I've watch a lot of movies, a lot. I know what a sub five star movie is, this isn't. Get a grip people.

The storyline is easy to follow, it doesn't have random plot holes. It's actually very formulaic which isn't a bad thing and anyone who claims different likely watches season 8 of an endless cop drama / hospital drama / hero drama nonsense without the same critique.

Don't know how you can take three good actors and end up putting out a movie this bad. I don't think I've ever been on Rotten Tomato's side over the critic side before, except I think they're being way too generous with 29%. I have no idea who were the critics who liked this, but your opinion shouldn't be shared with the world. To the point I feel like they may have been paid off, it's really THAT bad.

Terrible acting all around, terrible CGI, and about halfway through I said to my wife that whoever directed this should never direct again because at the end of the day the final product is theirs. Seeing it was Mel Gibson makes perfect sense, and I hope he never directs or produces a movie (he did both) in the future. I've never written a movie review before, this movie was so bad I felt it necessary.

Please don't waste your time, and certainly not your money. If I had spent any amount of money to see this movie, I would spend hours trying to get my money back. Even if it was 50 cents, that's still robbery.

Worst movie I've ever seen, and I'm a movie buff who loves almost all types of movies and shows. 0/10.