? Mel Gibson is back in the director’s chair with Flight Risk, an action movie that premiered just a few days ago — a decade after his last critically acclaimed movie, Hacksaw Ridge. Now, since its recent release, Flight Risk has topped the box office despite the mixed reviews.

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A fight for survival at 30k feet: Madolyn Harris (Michelle Dockery) is an Air Marshal who has been pursuing a large gang leader with a long list of crimes. She arrests Winston (Topher Grace), the gang’s accountant, in a cabin in Alaska and agrees to grant him immunity in exchange for testifying against the gang leader in court. She charters a small private airplane — piloted by Daryl (Mark Wahlberg) to transport them out of the Alaskan wilderness and into New York City. The events take a turn on the flight, forcing Madolyn to be quick on her feet within a limited space.

The story is thrilling, especially for fans of survivor plots that create a clear protagonist vs. antagonist dynamic. Dockery gave a powerful performance as a detective that puts her all into her job and avoids repeating the mistakes of her past. Grace brought a bit of comedy into the movie with his role as a shaky, opportunistic accountant. There are some Hollywood cliches in there, but they didn’t get in the way of creating an enjoyable viewing experience.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can find this movie at VOX Cinemas at City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and Alexandria, Cima Arkan, Point90, City Stars cinemas, and Cairo Festival City. You can find the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 1:48).

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