Review of Sully (2016) by Foxgrove — 10 Nov 2016
A disappointing but predictably pedestrian telling of the plane that, due to an unforeseen bird strike on the aircraft, went down in New York's Hudson River. This is a big incident being told in a small time frame for the most part.
Therefore, once the birds have done there damage and the plane crash lands there is nowhere much else for the film to go. Sure, we have endless 'what if' reconstructions and the inevitable investigation into the cause of the plane's downing, but this is all filler even if the recreations of the crash are well realised.
The investigation by officials into Sully's actions are a bit on the ploddy side, only sparking any interest very occasionally. The scenes with Laura Linney are just impossible. The actress plays the part of the rather selfishly concerned wife in a dreary and tiresome manner.
Her scenes add nothing to the drama, but add much to the film's descent into the average. Thankfully, the film is mercifully short.
This review of Sully (2016) was written by Foxgrove on 10 Nov 2016.
Sully has generally received very positive reviews.
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