Fight Or Flight is way more fun than I anticipated it to be. Josh Hartnett truly delivers when it comes to the over-the-top fight sequences.
If you have seen the trailer for Fight Or Flight then you already know this is a ridiculous, over-the-top, insane action movie, but that is the charm of it. Josh Hartnett stars as Lucas Reyes, an exiled American agent who has had a rough go of it, and yet is completely and utterly charming despite his downfalls.
The plot itself leaves a little bit to be desired, with fast tone shifts and serious undertones, but when the bonkers action hits, I promise you, you will not care. Hartnett absolutely shines in this role and is clearly having the time of his life, which makes him a joy to watch.
If you liked Bullet Train but wished the stakes seemed a little bit higher and the movie took itself less seriously, then Fight Or Flight is for you. The action sequences get more and more ridiculous the longer it goes on, which is part of the reason it should be seen on the biggest screen possible.
Honestly, the weakest part about this movie is the plot itself. It is predictable with the two “big reveals” being quite obvious long before viewers learn about them. That said, this movie is not one you watch for the plot, but rather for the insanely fun action sequences that will have you squirming in your seat.
When the ending comes, it almost feels as if you ran full force into a brick wall. It is abrupt, which is a little frustrating, because it leaves the door open for more. But at the same time, it leaves the door open for more which is exciting, because I would love a sequel.
Katee Sackhoff is a brilliant actress, which is why her character in this is such a shame. She doesn’t do much of anything at all, even though the writing tries to make her a key character. Whenever Fight Or Flight cuts to her, and her part of the story, the film feels like it slows to a crawl. She deserves better, quite honestly.
Overall, Fight Or Flight knows it is a ridiculous movie, as does everyone involved in the film. That is probably the biggest reason it works as well as it does. This movie is fun. It is silly. And it is filled with fight sequences that will make you cringe (in a good way). Harnett shines, and his comedic chemistry with co-star Charithra Chandran has me practically begging to see them work together again.
Vertical will release Fight or Flight in theaters nationwide on May 9th, 2025. This is one I highly recommend seeing on the big screen.
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About Fight Or Flight
Exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Josh Hartnett) is given one last chance to redeem himself – the assignment is to track down and identify a mysterious, international high-value asset known only as The Ghost on a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco. Complicating matters, the plane is filled with assassins from around the world who are assigned to kill them both. The pair must work together in a fight for their lives. At 37,000 feet, the stakes have never been higher.
Fight Or Flight comes to theaters nationwide on May 9.
Ridiculous, silly, and over-the-top... but because it knows that it is, this movie is a lot of fun. Josh Hartnett is having the time of his life, making him a complete joy to watch.
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