Fight or Flight
A High-Altitude, Looney Tunes Die Hard
An amusing, uncomplicated ride with John Wick-style combat.
A fun twist on the Die Hard model, Fight or Flight is an entertaining action yarn that thankfully doesn't take itself too seriously. Anchoring the film is a likable performance from Josh Hartnett. As an action star, Hartnett proves his mettle with excellent fight scenes mixed with laugh-out-loud humor.
"But this isn't a story kind of movie. Mostly this movie is an excuse to stage John Wick style combat and have some shits and giggles to pass the time. "— Ray Manukay
🎬 Cast & Crew
- Director: Magnus Martens
- Starring: Josh Hartnett, Julianne Hough
- Key Dept: Stunts by James Young
The Vision
Director Magnus Martens uses a thin cyber-terrorist plot as an excuse to stage high-intensity combat. Clocking in at 1 hour and 41 minutes, it’s an amusing diversion with Jason Statham-level choreography. While it isn’t going to win awards, it’s a movie worthy of standing just a tier below the best action films of the year.
🎬 Cinephile Fun Facts
- Hartnett's Training: Josh Hartnett trained for three months in BJJ and Muay Thai, performing nearly 80% of his own stunts.
- The Wick Connection: The stunt team included veterans from the John Wick franchise.
- Limited Set: 90% of the film was shot on a single gimbal-mounted airplane set in London.
✅ Pros
- Josh Hartnett’s effortless transition into a modern action lead.
- Creative use of confined airplane space for combat.
- Fast-paced, breezy runtime.
❌ Cons
- Plot logic is thin and leans into "cartoonish" territory.
- Dialogue is mostly functional rather than memorable.
🏆 Final Verdict
Fight or Flight is exactly what it promises: a high-altitude adrenaline shot. It's a perfect Friday night watch for fans of tight choreography who don't want to overthink the details.
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