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**Review of "Flight Risk"**

"Flight Risk," directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg, emerges as an engaging action thriller, that combines intense action sequences with a captivating narrative, showcasing Wahlberg's skills as he navigates a story filled with tension and high stakes. "Flight Risk" successfully captures the essence of a gripping thriller, drawing audiences in with a mix of suspense and action. While it may not redefine the genre, it provides an entertaining experience, especially for fans of its leading actors and the genre itself. Overall, the film is a solid addition to Gibson and Wahlberg's filmographies, cementing them as reliable figures. All un all a good film.

There's no glamour on the road back from addiction, whether it be pills or drugs. It's like a person's condition became a dirty mirror, and a few sprays of cleaner won't fix it. For Rona (the incredible Saoirse Ronan), the roadblock is alcohol and the infectious feeling it provides the Orkney Islands native as she continually rebounds from a troubling childhood and complex adult life.

What *The Outrun* does well is reveal the long-term process that encapsulates recovery. Adapted from Amy Liptrot's novel, Noah Fingscheidt's (who co-wrote the screenplay with Liptrot) film shows there's no montage able to illustrate the steps thoroughly, so it has to be taken slowly.

Central to this narrative, much like Marlowe's, is the outsider figure of Mr. Core, portrayed by Jeffrey Wright as a weary, somber, and isolated individual. In contrast is Vernon Sloane (Alexander Skarsgård), an Iraqi soldier returning home to the devastating news of his son's death. Both characters are taciturn; their combined dialogue would likely be minimal. Their temperaments are diametrically opposed: Wright embodies passive benevolence, while Skarsgård projects pent-up fury. One has witnessed profound darkness, while the other actively embraces it. However, their responses to violence are the most significant differentiator. Core's presence in the town stems from a past act of killing a mother wolf, an event he confesses to Mrs. Sloane was not undertaken lightly. Conversely, Vernon resorts to gratuitous violence. Core views violence, even against animals, as a measure of last resort. Everything works; there is perhaps too much violence, but overall the story grabs the attention.