Well known director Clint Eastwood displays a traumatic, touching, and at some times humorous true story about Chesley Sullenberger, the brave captain who landed a plane, carrying 155 passengers, on the Hudson River, in 2009.
The film not only shows the media blitz and public spotlight projected on Sully, but also features the personal trauma and stress he is put through after the incident. Tom Hanks delivers another great performance as he displays the inside story the public never heard.
As the aftermath of the accident unfolds, Captain Sully and co-pilot Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) remain in New York City to deal with legal issues and insurance investigations.
With the world calling him a hero and the lawyers questioning his every move, Sully has to decide if he supports the decision he made after 208 seconds of crisis or believe the science that could end his career and shame his legacy.
Through flashbacks and memories, the film shows the incident as it happens as well as the passengers’ stories.
Nervous travelers may want to wait to see this film, but anyone else looking through movie showings should check out Sully, opening in theaters this Friday.
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