Robert Zemeckis directs Denzel Washington to his sixth Oscar nomination
Denzel Washington will star as an airline pilot who is hailed as a hero after successfully avoiding a plane crash. But when a blood alcohol test reveals a high reading, praise turns to criticism and the pilot finds himself in a media maelstrom and facing life behind bars. Legendary director Robert Zemeckis' () visual effects prowess will no doubt be used to impressive effect once again in this sky-high thriller. Don Cheadle (), Kelly Reilly () and Bruce Greenwood () are poised to co-star.
Flight is nominated for two Academy Awards in the categories Best Actor in a Leading Role (Denzel Washington) and Best Original Screenplay.
The film, which stars Denzel Washington as a troubled pilot, is noteworthy especially for the return of its director to live-action films after his decade long fling with motion capture animation that resulted in meddling results like _The Polar Express_ and _Beowolf_.
The always excellent Denzel Washington plays a charming alcoholic pilot who happens to save hundreds of lives while being under the influence.
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