Blood Red Sky (2021)

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Blood Red Sky (2021)

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Netflix exclusive and subtitle alert.

(The subtitles are a bit annoying because half the dialogue is in English and half in other languages that requires subtitles. I guess that's also cool too since it is an international flight.)

German/US film about a hijacked flight that has a much larger problem on board. And I'll continue playing up the mystery, but the fucking screenshot they use to advertise the film with give it away. Ditto for the synopsis. Too bad because if you can somehow start watching the movie without actually seeing the "box cover" you might enjoy the ride a bit more. Although to be fair, the "twist" is shown before the twist is shown (that makes sense once you see it), so it's fine.

The story is a mother with leukemia is trying to get to New York for treatment and is traveling with her young son. They are on the plane when it is hijacked and shit goes wrong for mom. Thing is, that's when shit gets even worse for the hijackers.

There are some flaws in the plot, but the film is so fast paced and entertaining that you won't mind too much.

Peri Baumeister is fucking brilliant as the mother. Her mannerisms are super cool and clearly something she worked on far more than the other actors. Carl Anton Koch is her son and he ranges from annoying to fine to one moment of awesome acting. Kais Setti is really good as well. Dominic Purcell is the only face you'll recognize.

There is a moment late that will annoy you because it's so ridiculous, but it's forgivable considering the rest of the movie was really solid.

It's a slow starter and contains flashbacks to give you backstory, but once it gets rolling it doesn't stop until the credits.

Recommended.
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