Flight Risk

We'll Always Have Cabin Pressure: Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg's 'Flight Risk' Takes You on a Turbulent Ride!

Buckle up for the ultimate in-flight thriller! Join Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg as 'Flight Risk' sends audiences soaring and sputtering!

Buckle up, movie lovers! The latest adventure from director Mel Gibson, 'Flight Risk,' starring the ever-charismatic Mark Wahlberg and the captivating Michelle Dockery, has hit theaters—and it seems that this bumpy ride is causing quite a stir! The plot revolves around US Marshal Madelyn Harris (Dockery) as she escorts Mob lawyer Winston (Topher Grace) on a flight from Alaska to testify in a high-stakes trial. Sounds straightforward enough, right? But as we soon discover, things don’t go quite as planned on this Alaskan expedition!

In a film that promises suspense, viewers might find themselves gripping their popcorn tightly as explosions of excitement unfold, especially with Wahlberg behind the wheel, or should we say, the cockpit? If you enjoy a good mix of thrill and humor, then this film certainly aims to keep you on the edge of your seat—despite its overall rating of just a mild 5 out of 10. Dockery's performance stands tall as an anchor amidst the playful chaos, providing that much-needed balance to the whirlwind of events. Who knew aerodynamics could be so entertaining?

As audiences flock to theatres, early projections show 'Flight Risk' raked in approximately $950,000 during previews, eyeing a potential opening weekend gross of $11 million. It seems like Lionsgate is banking on this film to lift them to a second No. 1 spot in 2025! However, with late January usually being a dreary time for new releases, this could be a sign that the film industry is in need of a winter weather miracle.

So what's the verdict? 'Flight Risk' may not be the cinematic masterpiece we all hoped for, but it does present a quirky mix of comedic moments and nervous tension. Definitely a film for anyone looking for a popcorn flick that embraces the art of chaos. If anything else, it might make you think twice before booking that Alaskan getaway!

**Did You Know?** Marks Wahlberg and Mel Gibson share a unique cinematic history, having worked together on 'The Lovely Bones' before this outing. Meanwhile, Michelle Dockery, known for her stellar performance in 'Downton Abbey', seamlessly shifts gears to hold her own in this action-packed escapade. It’s always fascinating to see actors venture into unfamiliar territories, and who knows? Perhaps this is just the beginning of many more thrilling collaborations to come!