Warning: SPOILERS ahead.
The film Flight Risk, directed by Mel Gibson, is an action-crime thriller that features a gripping plot with surprising twists and turns. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 22%.
The story follows hitman-pilot Daryl (Wahlberg), who escapes from his handcuffs and wreaks havoc on a plane, leading to a thrilling climax. As the U.S. Air Marshal, Maddie (Dockery), struggles to subdue Daryl, she is aided by Winston (Grace), a mob accountant and informant.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that there is a mole within the U.S. Marshal’s office. Maddie initially suspects her colleague, Van Sant, but it is later revealed that Director Colebridge is the one leaking information to the mob. The revelation is made when Colebridge mentions his house in Sanctity, MA, which Winston reveals is where Moretti’s accountant used to pay a supporter $25,000 per month.
In the end, Daryl’s fate is sealed as he is no match for a fleet of fire trucks, and he meets a grisly end. Winston, on the other hand, is left to reflect on his past choices and the consequences of his dealings with the mob.
The film’s ending is a simple tale of good vs. evil, corruption, and deception, with no redemptive qualities for Daryl and a clear distinction between the good and bad characters. With a runtime of 91 minutes, Flight Risk is a thrilling ride that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end.