Summary
A trailer has been released forFlight Risk. In this Mel Gibson-directed feature, an Air Marshal and a fugitive are transported by a pilot through the Alaskan wilderness. As they continue through their journey, the team comes to realize that not everyone is as innocent as they initially seemed to be.Flight Riskfeatures a leading cast that includesMark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, Michelle Dockery, and Monib Abhat.
Now,Lionsgatereleases the trailer forFlight Risk. Check it out below:
The trailer opens with Wahlberg’s pilot mentioning that he has never flown a U.S. Marshal before. The scene then transitions to a glimpse of the snowy mountains of Alaska, hinting at the tumultuous environment that the crew will face. As the Air Marshal becomes suspicious of the blood that is on the pilot’s neck and shirt, it is revealed that Wahlberg’s character is actually a hitman. As the Marshal attempts to communicate this twist with those on the ground, she is tasked with trying to fly the plane as she puts Wahlberg’s character in chains.
Flight Risk Could Be A Turning Point For Both Wahlberg And Gibson
Wahlberg Has Faced Negative Reviews Recently, While Gibson Is A Controversial Figure
TheFlight Risktrailer has a tongue-in-cheek quality to it, as the scene is set to a slowed down cover of the Talking Heads song “Psycho Killer.” As the plane almost crashes and spirals through the wilderness, Wahlberg’s character chides, “Y’all need a pilot?” WhileFlight Riskis certainly going for a high-octane level of drama, these moments in the trailer suggest that there could be a degree of dark humor to the film. Such a choice would ease up some of the tension in this character drama.
Flight Risksits at an interesting place in Wahlberg’s career, as the actor has not had a great track record of late. Since 2020, only one movie starring Wahlberg has received a fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many of those negative reviews have arisen from his action movies specifically, which does not bode well for a film likeFlight Risk. Wahlberg has another action movie coming out soon, aspy thriller calledThe Union, so there are plenty of opportunities for positive reviews.
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Gibson is also a highly-controversial figure, as past commentary he has made has saddled him with accusations of anti-Semitism, racism, homophobia, and more bigotry. Despite these ongoing controversies, the strength of Gibson’s work has allowed the actor-director to maintain some level of respect. His most recent directorial feature wasHacksaw Ridgeback in 2016, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Director. The ongoing respect forGibson’s creative workcould continue ifFlight Riskis a hit.
Flight Risk
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Set in a high-stakes world of international espionage, Flight Risk (2025) follows an elite team of operatives tasked with preventing a global catastrophe. Amid mounting tensions, they unravel a complex conspiracy that challenges their loyalties and skills, leading to a race against time to avert disaster.
