Review of Flightplan (2005) by Olga N — 12 Nov 2010

Jodi Foster is against the world... Again. And wins. Defending a little girl. Girls power!

This review of Flightplan (2005) was written by Olga N on 12 Nov 2010.

Flightplan has generally received mixed reviews.

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