A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect that target when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect that target when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect that target when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.
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Reviewers say 'Fight or Flight' is an action-packed thrill ride with humor and violence, often compared to 'John Wick' and 'Bullet Train'. Josh Hartnett's charismatic performance is widely praised. The relentless action sequences and stylized combat are highlights, though some find the plot underdeveloped and lack originality. Humor receives mixed reactions, and the abrupt ending, hinting at a sequel, is criticized. Despite these issues, it is generally considered a fun, though not entirely serious, watch.
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I always used to have some soft corner for Josh Hartnett and was sad that over the years he didn't get a proper script to showcase his skills. The last good movie of his that I watched was Lucky Number Slevin and may be you can count 30 Days of Night too and since then I was expecting something good but didn't get any. Thanks to Guy Ritchie for bringing him back in Wrath of Man which somehow brought him into the limelight and he got to work with good directors from there on (sort of like KEANU REEVES who by the way is one of my favourites).
Fight or Flight is simply John wick on a plane but added a bit of humour to it so that the audiences won't find it to be boring and repetitive and added to that the surprise ending by the director made it more interesting. I never knew Josh could perform such slick moves and I hope he had fun filming them. Just for Josh and his never before stunts you could give this a try.
Fight or Flight is simply John wick on a plane but added a bit of humour to it so that the audiences won't find it to be boring and repetitive and added to that the surprise ending by the director made it more interesting. I never knew Josh could perform such slick moves and I hope he had fun filming them. Just for Josh and his never before stunts you could give this a try.
Wow what to say about fight or flight? Well for starters it's absolutely bonkers! The action certainly never lets up a la crank. Unfortunately Josh hartnett is no Jason Statham but does a adequate job as the rogue FBI agent sent on one last job to redeem himself from the worldiness. Katie sackhoff play's his straight laced permanently scowling boss. The action mostly takes place aboard a aircraft en route to San Francisco full of assassins baying for hartnetts blood and one Very demure air hostess who isn't all she appears to be. The action set pieces are excellently choreographed especially the absolutely bonkers chainsaw sequence at the end I kid you not! But it's all in good fun and played out purely tongue in cheek! Leave your brain at the door, Go and enjoy!!
Fight or Flight is basically Bullet Train but on a plane. More specifically the plot is about Josh Hartnett playing an exiled spec ops who is called for one last mission to retrieve a wanted criminal from an airplane full of assassins. If you like Bullet Train then you will like this movie. I really enjoy Josh Hartnett in general and he does a great job as the leading man. Charithra Chandran is also great as a reluctant flight attendant who helps Josh's character. Overall the cast is good and the story is fun but wacky. There is a subplot revolving around the company who hired Josh that honestly the reveal is super head scratching. I kinda get with what they are going for but it feels totally unnecessary. The movie does gives you the gruesome fights and deaths it advertises. My biggest complaint though is I wish it went further with its baddies like Bullet Train did. You remembered all of the weird gimmicky assassins and added to the charm of the movie. For Fight or Flight, other than 1 or 2 gimmicky assassins, the rest are just some nameless boring stand ins. The movie also ends in a cliffhanger, hinting at a sequel which is really head scratching. But I still enjoyed it for the wacky story and kills.
First off this movie was way better than I ever anticipated. The wife and I just happened to stumble across it, and we're both in for the ride from the start. Josh Hartnett and Charithra Chandran were both great in this picture; especially the ruthless fight scenes.
Hats off to the "Runaway Bride of Bridgerton"; like seriously who knew she had action movie skills!
The movie was very humorous as well, with some similarities to comedic moments in Bullet Train; however, they didn't go out the way trying to explain characters throughout the movie which was a huge plus.
Can't wait to see what they do next!
Hats off to the "Runaway Bride of Bridgerton"; like seriously who knew she had action movie skills!
The movie was very humorous as well, with some similarities to comedic moments in Bullet Train; however, they didn't go out the way trying to explain characters throughout the movie which was a huge plus.
Can't wait to see what they do next!
This film was better than I expected. Is it a masterpiece, definitely not, is it the worst thing I've ever seen definitely not.
It's very 90s esq cheesy action film based around a group of assasins trying to kill someone on a plane while a drunk former secret service operative tries to save her. Do not watch this film expecting to see an Oscar worthy great.
However, Josh Hartnett is really good and carries the film well. It's the first thing I've seen Charithra Chandran in and thought she was really good to. The action is over the top and stupid but at the same time entertaining.
The worst thing about the movie is the ending where the film is left unfinished and set up for a sequel, which is a huge pet hate of mine.
It's very 90s esq cheesy action film based around a group of assasins trying to kill someone on a plane while a drunk former secret service operative tries to save her. Do not watch this film expecting to see an Oscar worthy great.
However, Josh Hartnett is really good and carries the film well. It's the first thing I've seen Charithra Chandran in and thought she was really good to. The action is over the top and stupid but at the same time entertaining.
The worst thing about the movie is the ending where the film is left unfinished and set up for a sequel, which is a huge pet hate of mine.
Did you know
- TriviaKatee Sackhoff admitted that she was a bit jealous of the amount of action that her co-star Josh Hartnett got to do in the film (the two don't share any scenes together).
- GoofsReyes is stabbed on the left side of his torso during the scene, but when he later lifts his shirt to inspect the wound, it appears on the right side, an apparent continuity error.
- Quotes
Lucas Reyes: What the fuck is going on?
Isha: Good news, we're not dead ... bad news, we're not done yet.
Lucas Reyes: Oh, fuck!
- SoundtracksThe Beautiful Blue Danube, Waltz, Op. 314
Written by Johann Strauss (as Johann Strauss II)
Performed by Carl Michalski & Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper (as The Vienna Opera Orchestra)
Published by BMG Production Music (Germany) GmbH
Courtesy of BMG Production Music & Mediaphon
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- Also known as
- Бийся або тікай
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- Hungary(The plane fight scenes were filmed in Hungary)
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- Gross US & Canada
- $3,522,025
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,002,081
- May 11, 2025
- Gross worldwide
- $4,211,202
- Runtime
- 1h 42m(102 min)
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- 2.00 : 1
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