US Edition15 Gravity-Defying Thrill Rides for Fans of 'Fight or Flight'
- Fight or Flight, directed by first-time filmmaker James Madigan, premiered on May 8 in multiple theaters, featuring Josh Hartnett as Lucas Reyes aboard a violent Bangkok to San Francisco flight.
- The film follows Lucas, a troubled spy tasked by Katherine Brunt to capture a hacker called The Ghost amid a plane full of assassins competing for the bounty on Ghost’s head.
- The action-heavy film showcases brutal, cartoonish violence with inventive use of the plane environment and fluid camera work by cinematographer Matt Flannery to immerse viewers in chaotic combat.
- Despite the tight 25-day filming schedule in Budapest and a limited budget, Josh Hartnett was eager to take on an action role and perform his own stunts.
- Though critics noted the plot and comedy lacked originality, the film’s strong action sequences and Hartnett’s energetic lead provide enough excitement for fans of intense thrillers.
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15 Gravity-Defying Thrill Rides for Fans of 'Fight or Flight'
When Fight or Flight punched its way onto screens, it delivered exactly what action fans crave – a relentless, high-altitude thrill ride starring Josh Hartnett as a mercenary forced to protect his target during a mid-air battle royale. This airborne action spectacle combined the claustrophobic tension of confined-space combat with over-the-top fight choreography and a healthy dose of humor.The film's standout quality isn't merely its airplane se…
Josh Hartnett buckles up for turbulence at 37,000 feet — with punches — in new action thriller ‘Fight or Flight’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
He was the heartthrob of the early 2000s, and now Josh Hartnett is back … and battling assassins at 37,000. We caught up with Josh and the stars of “Fight or Flight” — mainly because they weren’t trying to get away — but their movie is a pulse-pounding action thriller where turbulence isn’t the only thing trying to kill you. “Fight or Flight” follows Lucas Reyes, a troubled American spy played by Josh Hartnett. He’s got one last chance to prove …
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The new action movie Fight or Flight finds Josh Hartnett playing a onetime Secret Service agent who is pressured into one more job: fighting off a series of increasingly over-the-top assassins trying to kill a mysterious criminal. And they're all packed onto a plane together. Plus, what's making us happy, including a classic R&B song, a new sports documentary series and a iconic thriller.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Po…
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