All lovers of real Hollywood thrillers will surely remember a movie called "Night Flight". Actors played popular in it, one of the best directors worked on the plot, and the scenery was created by the most talented masters. Despite the fact that the picture was released a long time ago, in 2005, it is interesting to review it until now. Well, let's recall its main characters and the whole essence of what is happening.
Brief recession
Night Flight is a 2005 film directed by Wes Craven. This is a vivid example of a typical Hollywood thriller with a tense climax and an unexpected but happy ending. Despite the fact that the plot of the picture, as a matter of fact, can be predicted, many scenes still remain unexpected, and the actions of the characters are very atypical. A separate topic for talking about the "Night Flight" - the actors. They were chosen so well that they incredibly accurately conveyed all the emotions, the whole essence of the script. Their characters turned out to be real, and this, as you know, is the key to the success of the film. We offer you to get acquainted with the main characters and their performers and to feel the atmosphere of this excellent thriller.
"Night Flight": the plot of the picture. Start
At the center of the story is a young girl named Lisa. She lives in Miami and runs the administrator of a luxury oceanfront hotel. On the occasion of the death of her grandmother, she ends up in Texas, and after the funeral she needs to return home. The night flight for which Lisa took a ticket is delayed. In order to pass the time, she goes to a bar, where she meets a handsome young man - Jackson. As a result, it turns out that they are flying the same flight, moreover, their places are nearby. It would seem that everything is fine, a new pleasant acquaintance, mutual sympathy, many common interests. But soon everything will go completely different from what the main character expects.
Fear and horror on board an airplane
After a giant passenger airliner comes off the ground, Jackson admits to his fellow traveler that he is a member of a terrorist group. In their immediate plans is the assassination of Deputy Secretary General of National Security Charles Kif and his family. The fact is that this influential person intends to check into the hotel where Lisa works, and the terrorists need her help in the operation. In case of refusal of cooperation, a previously hired killer will put a bullet in the forehead of the girl’s father. The essence of help from Lisa is that she should call the hotel and ask to relocate the Kif family into a room with a view of the harbor. It is through the windows of these apartments that a rocket from a ship that is located in the bay under the guise of fishing will be directed. Several times Lisa tries to disrupt the terrorist’s plan, but in the end he forces her to make this call.
Denouement
The culmination of the film "Night Flight" in 2005 falls on the last minutes of broadcast. Slipping away from Jackson after boarding the plane, Lisa calls her assistant at the hotel and warns of danger. Kif's family manages to escape from the ill-fated number a few seconds before the explosion. Having solved one problem, the girl takes on the next. She tries to reach her father, but the cell phone runs out. Therefore, she goes on a stolen SUV directly to his house, where she finds and kills a killer. But he is being replaced by Jackson, who begins the hunt for Lisa with a knife. Fortunately, the situation was resolved by her dad, who shot at a terrorist and saved himself and his daughter. The American thriller "Night Flight" ends with Lisa being thanked by the government and Kif himself with his family for saving their lives.
Lisa Rysert
Well, now let's take a closer look at the actors and their characters in the movie "Night Flight". The protagonist protagonist is a young and successful Lisa. She lives in Miami and runs the administrator of a luxury oceanfront hotel. Ironically, Lisa has a phobia - she is afraid to death to fly on airplanes. That is why she gives herself free rein while waiting for a delayed flight and drinks alcohol at the bar. The role of this fragile, but brave heroine was played by Rachel McAdams. We know this actress from the films Perfect Pie and Mean Girls. Her face is also recognizable thanks to numerous contracts with cosmetic companies and magazines.
Jackson Rippner
The main protagonist is a terrorist with obvious manic inclinations named Jackson. His surname Ripper, translated from English as "ripper", and this, in fact, fully reflects his nature. Jackson skillfully plays with other people's feelings. He manages to pretend to be a kind, handsome and charming guy without any hint of murder, to gain confidence, and only then open his true face. This complex and interesting role went to one of the most non-standard actors in Hollywood - Killian Murphy. The director himself admitted that he saw this particular artist in this role. Craven was captivated by the romantic and gentle features of Killian's face and his eyes as a serial killer.
Criticism and reviews
Well, now let's look at exactly which aspects the audience liked and which ones were not in the movie “Night Flight”. Actors and their game are the biggest plus in this production. They played believable and realistic, fully accustomed to the characters and the essence of what is happening. As for the scenery and costumes - there are also higher marks. The only catch was the plot. For some moviegoers who saw everything, it turned out to be too banal and predictable. In general, the work of the actors and the director was rated excellent.