The film opens with an intense, "white-knuckle" aviation sequence that has become legendary in cinema. (Washington) is a veteran pilot who, despite his immense skill, is battling severe alcoholism and cocaine use.
: The film serves as a character study of a "functioning" addict and examines whether a person can be both a hero and a criminal simultaneously. Critical Acclaim flight 2012 isaidub
But little did anyone know, this flight would become one of the most bizarre and unforgettable journeys in aviation history. The film opens with an intense, "white-knuckle" aviation