Tedious and plain (I’ll see myself out), even by B-movie standards. It’s one of the most by the numbers, predictable films I’ve seen in a long time. It feels like one of those ‘90s movies that’s ripping off _Die Hard_, which back in the day was done quite successfully on a few occasions (_Speed, Air Force One_). However, this is so clearly phoned in, nobody gave a shit. I don’t know what’s going on with the cinematography of this film, because the colour and lighting makes it look like it was shot on an iPhone. A recent model for sure, but an iPhone nonetheless. Say what you will about the …. Has Fallen trilogy, I’d argue they’re generally pretty disposable, but at least they looked fine visually. There’s also surprisingly little action here, and most of that stuff is poorly edited and tame, it certainly didn’t need the R-rating. The acting’s passable, it’s a waste of Mike Colter’s talent (as well as Gerard Butler’s, but he’s been typecast in these movies for a while now) and the dialogue didn’t do the actors any favours. Where are the fun, cheesy one-liners? Where is the clever, subversive touch? Why does this get a theatrical release in the year 2023? It’s the kind of content that gets looped endlessly on shitty cable tv channels, the kind of film that’s recommended to my dad when he opens his Netflix account, not something people actually seek out anymore. Throwing 25 million dollars at this seems insane to me. 3/10

A barebones action film that puts all its faith in a simple premise that ultimately fails to deliver. The characters, heroes and villains alike, are all flat and predictable. Every plot point is obvious, with the final set piece being the most egregiously so ([spoiler]you probably wouldn't title your movie Plane if the titular plane just sits on a dirt runway during act three[/spoiler]). It doesn't help that the big spectacle moments are too ambitious for the film's modest budget. Everything just looks a little cheap. You cut too many corners and it takes all of the punch out of those sequences. I also struggled with suspension of disbelief, as things got more and more ridiculous as the plot progressed. Gerard Butler does his best to make it all work, but despite my soft spot for King Leonidas, ultimately this film is only a step or two above the straight-to-DVD geezer feature schlock that actors like Bruce Willis/Nicolas Cage have churned out late in their careers (no disrespect, I wouldn't turn down easy paychecks either).

Surprisingly pulpy action thriller. Far better than it could have been. Nice to see a King Leonidas & Luke Cage tag team. This one's for the adults in the room that enjoy 80s action movies w a side of cheese. 7.0

The reviewers on this site are some how more picky than critics lol. This movie was quite thrilling and old school. The kind of action thriller the 90’s would have gave us. Gerald Butler got the most credit by the positive Rottem Tomatoes reviews. As a pilot trying to save his plane and passengers when they land on enemy territory. Mike Colter (Evil, Luke Cage) shows that he can easily be a bad ass action hero as well. The only thing bad about Mike’s character is that we don’t really learn enough about him. Other than he killed someone and was a prisoner on the plane. With him of course Butler’s best hope to get away.

They thought they could make SIN-NRT with an MD-80, this is just one of the many exaggerations of this movie. The action overall was trite and improbable, making this film completely missable.