Review by Jon Donnis
Fight or Flight, directed by James Madigan, is a wild action-comedy that locks its audience in for a chaotic and often savage ride. Set almost entirely on a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco, the film follows exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Josh Hartnett) who is given a final chance at redemption. His mission is to track and identify a mysterious asset known only as The Ghost. Matters soon spiral out of control when it becomes clear the plane is packed with assassins hired to kill them both.
Josh Hartnett anchors the film with a dry, self-aware performance that fits the tone perfectly. Surrounded by a capable supporting cast including Charithra Chandran, Julian Kostov, Katee Sackhoff, and Marko Zaror, the film moves at a relentless pace filled with cartoonish violence and absurd action set-pieces. Madigan's direction leans into the madness, delivering a high-concept B-movie experience that never takes itself too seriously and largely benefits from that approach.
Despite its energy, the film is not without its flaws. At just 100 minutes, Fight or Flight still manages to feel stretched, with some fight sequences dragging on longer than necessary. The script offers little in terms of character development beyond Hartnett's Lucas Reyes, leaving talented performers like Katee Sackhoff underserved. While the carnage is entertaining, the weak plot struggles to support the action, making the experience feel somewhat hollow once the credits roll.
Fight or Flight is a fun but forgettable romp, offering enough carnage, comedy, and magnetic screen presence from Josh Hartnett to satisfy fans of the genre. It treads familiar territory without bringing much new to the table, yet its commitment to pure chaos makes for an entertaining watch.
Score: 7 out of 10.
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