Since this film is based on a true story many people are going to know the ending of the story, but Eastwood was able to do something very good with his. He kept his storytelling abilities in top form. This film is prime example of good storytelling vs. a good story. Eastwood does a great job telling this story and really putting you into the shoes of Sullly and what had been going on in his mind at the time. The tone and pace of the film are perfect. Eastwood moves the story swiftly and gets great character moments all the way thought the film. The realistc tone of the film does great work because the story actually happened in real life. He also does one of the greatest theme in movies having his character contestly question himself and think "Am I a hero?" or a unlikly hero. He has done this theme many times the one that always comes to mind is Gran Torino. I love this theme in films and this one is great at it with Sully constantly questioning himself if he made the right call.
The parts of this film that seemed a little weaker. Are plot of the film and some scenes that just didn't really need to be in the film. The problem with the plot is that you know what is going to happen the whole film. It is a very predictable not becasue the story is true, but the the stuff you didn't see you knew how it was going to end. They do some scenes when Sully is younger that didn't really add anything to the film. Now before I say this I liked Tom Hanks in the film. He was good. Great even. Its just that we have seen him play this role a thousand times. It's nothing different from Hanks well performed but just your standard Tom Hanks role. Overall, this film is a great drama telling an amazing tell of what it is be a everyday hero. It is worth the watch at least once. With some great acting and amazing direction from Eastwood.
RATING
3 out of 4 Ticket Stubs
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