Hijack '93

This is one hijack movie with a difference. There is less of action, more of conversation and a good portion of the movie deals with back stories of the young, naive and inexperienced hijackers. In all probability the real event had more excitement.

The director has not given the required pace to the narrative and the intermittent back stories of the four hijackers only served to slow down an already slow movie. These sob stories with bittersweet background music were rather over sentimental and boring. In any case poverty and misery of family members of hijackers could not be convincingly connected to a hijacking plan.

Nothing in the movie like direction, acting, dialogue can be considered even mediocre and is of a passable standard. The anxiety and tension of the passengers does not look realistic at all.

The scenes of negotiations however are done well. These are the redeeming feature of this uniformly insipid and unimpressive movie.

This is badly made by based on an actual event happened in Nigeria. And apparently nobody hurt or died in real which is a relief. Considering this is a hijack of flying airplane but there is no intense or thrill at all.

Maybe acting is bad as well as its script.

The stories behind every hijacker are not developed well and their characters are also weak and vague.

Could make more interesting flashbacks of each hijacker so know more watchable.

There is no tension between hijackers and passengers or army officers.

This is disappointing, one of the worst hijack movie I have ever watched recently.

This is the worst movie I've watched in 2024. The direction was horrendous, and the actors aimlessly did whatever they wanted. They failed to portray any fear or discomfort, making it a painful viewing experience.

Although based on a true story, the script was lazy and unimaginative. The fact that a trial, and conviction happened, providing more information on court proceedings, etc.

It is an unfortunate missed opportunity for something wonderful, informative, and explosive.

The character development was confusing and the scenes were sporadic, with very little context and follow-through.

It is unfortunate.

Hijacking 93 sets out to tell a suspenseful story based on a high-stakes, real-life incident, but unfortunately, it struggles to maintain momentum and tension throughout. The film offers a promising start, with an intense setup that draws you in, but the pacing quickly falters as scenes feel drawn out and repetitive.

While the cast makes an earnest attempt to bring depth to their roles, the character development feels shallow. Key emotional moments lack impact, leaving a sense of disconnect from the characters and story. The production value and special effects are decent, adding a touch of realism, but the screenplay's lack of energy limits the film's potential.

Overall, Hijacking 93 is an average thriller that doesn't quite deliver on its premise. It's watchable, but it may not leave a lasting impression, making it a movie that's better suited for a casual, one-time viewing.

Unlike other reviewers, I did feel like the tension was largely maintained throughout the film. I intended to watch it as I did chores around the house, but I instead ended up glued to my seat (it's a pretty short film, so that helps).

I do think that there could have been a bit more backstory for the hijackers to help us better understand their motives. And yes, at times, the background actors (hostages) didn't look as scared as I would imagine they'd be.

If you're looking for an entertaining movie with a decent degree of tension and intensity, you'd like this. It's not going to necessarily blow you away, but to me it felt like an intriguing take on a real-life incident.