Flight 2012

Overview

The film Flight is a story about a commercial airline pilot. Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he's managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even worse situation. The film explores the consequences of Whip's actions and the investigation that follows the crash. Whip's struggle with addiction is a central theme in the story. The crash and its aftermath have a significant impact on Whip's life and the lives of those around him. The story raises questions about responsibility and the consequences of one's actions.