US EditionMovie review: Josh Hartnett gets to soar in 'Fight or Flight'
- Josh Hartnett stars as a mercenary protecting a passenger aboard a 16-hour Bangkok-to-San Francisco flight in the thriller Fight or Flight, released this weekend.
- The film, directed by first-time director James Madigan, faced budget and shooting time limits, with just 25 days filmed primarily in Budapest, which doubled for both cities.
- Hartnett, 46, returned to high-profile action roles for the first time since 2007 and embraced the physical demands, earning collaborators' respect despite the cartoonish carnage and unstated mission motive.
- Hartnett said, "Fight or Flight moves, no matter what," highlighting the movie's brisk pacing and comparing it loosely to Bullet Train's style and intensity.
- The film's release between major franchises suggests modest impact, while Hartnett continues balancing his UK-based family life and upcoming projects within visa limits.
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