Flight

I'm a big Denzel Washington fan, so feel free to chew on this with a grain of salt. Flight follows airline pilot Capt. Whip Whitaker through a crash, and the subsequent troubles. The real story is that he's a functioning (for the most part) alcoholic. The role is amazing, deep & complex. A lessor actor wouldn't be able to OWN it like Denzel. He plays the role just incredibly. Kelly Reilly is a heroin addict who is recovering at the same time Whip is trying to stay sober. Whip was drunk and drinking while the plane crashed because he drinks every day & night. Don Cheedle jumps in as his lawyer and is great in limited action. John Goodman is Whip's friend/fellow addict Harley. The story is just gripping and it takes you places. Bottom Line: 8.7 out of 10. Just an excellent picture following around a riveting character and actor known as Denzel Washington. I hope he picks up another best actor on this one. Go out and see this. I'll be watching this one again.