Mel Gibson directs a light thriller, very much in the vein of those movies you’d stumble upon while channel-surfing on a Friday night—and end up watching until the end. Flight Risk doesn’t pretend to be more than it is: simple entertainment, and it more or less delivers.
The story moves at a decent pace and doesn’t drag, and its short runtime is a plus. But don’t expect memorable scenes or complex characters. What drives the film is straightforward action, cheesy dialogue, and a few over-the-top twists that go down easier if you don’t overthink them. Wahlberg does fine as the reluctant pilot, though he fades into the background at times due to weak effects and forced moments.
What works best is the film’s unmistakable '90s vibe—that feeling of "I’ve seen this before, but it’s kind of fun." What doesn’t work is how little it brings to the table. It’s a decent ride while it lasts, but once it lands… you’re already thinking of something else.
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