MrTumble

Has anyone seen this movie? Its rather interesting, tells the story of an alcoholic airline pilot. In my view, its actually a very good portrayal of a "functional alcoholic". Of course its hollywood so there's are plot elements that are for effect, film would b quite boring otherwise, but Denzil provides a great performance.

For me, it also didnt pull my drinking triggers, I felt more sorry for him than wanting to join him on a bender.

Any thoughts?

Ghostly

I have not seen it yet, but plan to as I've heard a lot of good things about it. There are many Threads where it has been discussed.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...lcoholics.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-aa-movie.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ed-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ashington.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ashington.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ie-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ie-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ht-denzel.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...34-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ie-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ie-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...lcoholics.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ie-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...en-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...10-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...77-flight.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ie-flight.html

bryangt

It was a great movie. And the message was strong, especially what he decided to do at the end (I won't spoil it for you.)...Denzil was awesome in this movie.

LDT

I've seen it. I liked it a lot. The last scene in the movie ... And Denzel's line about "freedom"
Is incredibly powerful.

bbthumper

Great movie. A very accurate portrayal of alcoholism. The overpowering obsession to drink even at the times when it is most important not to.

skg

I know the character even though I've never met the guy. Egotistical maniac with an inferiority complex. I see him in the mirror every day.
If Denzel isn't "one of us" the writer certainly is...

2013giants

Of course when I watched it I thought.."wow, glad I'm not that bad". In reality, we are that bad, just in different bodies and experiences. Our guilt and shame is the same as Denzel Washington's character. I think everyone struggling with substance abuse should see it.

Djfordz

I watched that movie everyday for a week while detoxing off of opioids. In fact that movie gave me the desire to quit. I am in aviation. It really hit home.

MyPaperAnchor

I loved it. Very accurate portrayal of a drunk/addict. Totally related to much of the movie. I loved the ending!