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Sully

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On Jan. 15, 2009, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) tries to make an emergency landing in New York's Hudson River after US Airways Flight 1549 strikes a flock of geese. Miraculously, all of the 155 passengers and crew survive the harrowing ordeal, and Sullenberger becomes a national hero in the eyes of the public and the media. Despite the accolades, the famed pilot now faces an investigation that threatens to destroy his career and reputation.
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As comfortingly workmanlike as its protagonist, Sully makes solid use of typically superlative work from its star and director to deliver a quietly stirring tribute to an everyday hero.

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Kristen Lopez Culturess 11/20/2017
Director Clint Eastwood, brings his story to the big screen with the mushy simplicity of creamed corn. Go to Full Review
Nigel Andrews Financial Times 12/27/2016
3/5
Sully is about the man who landed the plane on the Hudson. Who better for Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger than Tom Hanks in white hair and matching moustache? Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 12/04/2016
3/5
Eastwood handles the action sequences with the same cool-headed efficiency as Sully brought to his piloting - you suspect that Eastwood felt a kinship with this no-frills, no-nonsense man who was just doing his job. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 31
4/5
The recreations have enough harrowing quality to bring you to the edge of your seat, clutch that armrest, and feel the beat of your throbbing arteries and internal fears. Go to Full Review
Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews 08/07/2023
Tom Hanks Delivers all over again Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 07/01/2023
This is the Eastwood aesthetic: professionals doing their jobs without fuss or debate. They don’t have much dimension—Sully is the only fully-developed character on screen—but the actors, like the figures they play, get the job done. Go to Full Review
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Conrad C @sosopoptart Nov 11 Surprisingly exciting for a movie that gives away most of the plot in the synopsis. They do a great job with the story. See more Eddie Z Nov 11 It was ok, just ok. Hanks was his usual great self. But.... I couldn't come to terms with the NTSB being the bad guys, it didn't feel right and when I read the facts afterward, it was, in fact, made up. See more Fifty T Nov 7 A Hero’s Story Told with Quiet Power and No Frills: Sully is the kind of film that shouldn’t work. After all, we already know how it ends: 155 lives saved, a hero celebrated, and a happy landing. Yet, thanks to Tom Hanks’ understated brilliance and Clint Eastwood’s no-nonsense direction, the film is surprisingly engrossing. Hanks single-handedly carries the movie, delivering a performance that’s authentic, humble, and deeply human. He avoids the trap of playing Sully as a larger-than-life hero, instead portraying him as a man grappling with doubt, responsibility, and the weight of public expectation. Eastwood’s direction is lean and focused, avoiding the self-indulgence that could’ve derailed the film. There are no vanity shots, no unnecessary subplots - just a straightforward, respectful retelling of a modern miracle. The crash sequences are tense, and the investigation scenes are gripping, even though we know the outcome. The film’s real strength lies in its exploration of the aftermath: the NTSB hearings, the media scrutiny, and Sully’s internal struggle to reconcile his actions with the doubts of others. Is it groundbreaking cinema? No. But it’s a solid, well-crafted drama that honors its subject without resorting to melodrama. 7.5/10: well done to Hanks for carrying the film, and to Eastwood for keeping it on track. See more Sam M Aug 11 it was an absolute masterpiece. it was super exciting and stayed up late watching it, I really recommend! See more Hughe J @Hughe Aug 8 Sully was released in theatres in 2016 and stars Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart and is directed by the iconic Clint Eastwood. The movie is based on the events surrounding Flight 1549 where Captain Sullenberger (Sully) was forced to land a jetliner in the Hudson river after it was struck by birds and lost it's engines. He and his co-pilot played by Aaron Eckhart are soon investigated by the NTSB while the press hailed them as heroes. Hanks was very good in his role, as was Eckhart, and the majority of the cast were also decent with the exception of the usually excellent Laura Linney. She played Sulley's wife and was a real distraction as her performance was not up to par. The NTSB investigation was interesting, the rescue scenes were well done, and while the movie dragged at points it was overall pretty entertaining. Easy movie to recommend. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jul 1 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis On Jan. 15, 2009, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) tries to make an emergency landing in New York's Hudson River after US Airways Flight 1549 strikes a flock of geese. Miraculously, all of the 155 passengers and crew survive the harrowing ordeal, and Sullenberger becomes a national hero in the eyes of the public and the media. Despite the accolades, the famed pilot now faces an investigation that threatens to destroy his career and reputation.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Frank Marshall, Allyn Stewart, Tim Moore
Screenwriter
Todd Komarnicki
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Company, Village Roadshow Pictures, IMAX Corporation
Rating
PG-13 (Some Peril|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$125.0M
Runtime
1h 36m
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