Josh Hartnett stars in the new thriller “Fight of Flight,” which was released on May 9th via Vertical.
Aside from Hartnett, it also stars Katee Sackhoff, Charithra Chandran, Julian Kostov, and Marko Zaror, among others.
This film was expertly directed by James Madigan, and it has “Bullet Train” vibes to it.
In “Fight of Flight,” Lucas Reyes, an alcoholic mercenary (who is living in exile in Thailand) takes on the job of tracking a high-value asset known only as “The Ghost” on an international flight.
Realizing the plane is filled with assassins assigned to kill them both, the pair must work together in a fight for their lives.
Josh Hartnett commands each scene he is in as Lucas Reyes, while Charithra Chandran is superb as Isha. Their affecting rapport allows for more resonance.
Julian Kostov is impressive as Aaron Hunter, and Katee Sackhoff is memorable as Lucas’ ex-wife Katherine.
Hartnett’s fight scenes with Marko Zaror’s character, Cayenne, are incredible (and pulse-pounding) to watch, and one wishes that Zaror had more screentime in this movie. Zaror is certainly one of the best-kept secrets of our generation in today’s Hollywood.
In fact, everybody in this cast offers something different and unique to the story. While the plot line is unrealistic and a little thin, it has some good entertainment value.
The Verdict
Overall, “Fight or Flight” is a high-adrenaline, riveting and edgy bloody thriller. It is filled with multiple twists and turns that will keep the audience at the edge of their seats. The action sequences are fun, and the choreography is intricate and stunning.
Compliments to director James Madigan for bringing this wild and bumpy adventure to life.
Strong acting performances and stunts led by Josh Hartnett give this action comedy its beating heart. It is feel-good escapism at its finest, and it garners four out of five stars. Well done.
