Review of Sully (2016) by 43In2014 — 29 Sep 2016
Related media: Captain Sullenburger had written an autobiography on this incident, but I haven't read. it).
What's it like?: It's like watching the TV show, Air Crash Investigation, interspread with the dramatisation of the stress that the captain went through as the investigation (into whether he could have avoided landing the plane in the Hudson River) went on for a few weeks.
Pros: I liked how the film presented the story in the form of flashbacks - it had to, else it would have been a very short film or a a film that climaxed at the beginning and went downhill from there - so as to keep us interested in it all the wall.
Cons: I think this could a characteristic of Eastwood's film - the ending is too perfect. In American Sniper, (spoiler) the film showed the titular character shoot dead the main antagonist of the story when, in reality, he didn't. Due to American Sniper, I am just a bit wary whether the actual events in Sully are as protrayed in the film. My gripe here is that the director need to make it that perfect. The story is already great as it is.
Who would think the film is great? Older adults, as they would appreciate the story telling better.
Who would think the film is only so-so? The rest, as it's a drama, not an action film.
Who would think the film is lousy? No one.
Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worth it to watch it in the cinemas.
This review of Sully (2016) was written by 43In2014 on 29 Sep 2016.
Sully has generally received very positive reviews.
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