Flight Risk Faces Disastrous 26% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Mel Gibson's latest film, 'Flight Risk,' premiered in U.S. theaters on January 24, 2025, but has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, currently holding a 26% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 36 on Metacritic. The action thriller stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, and follows a U.S. Marshal and a witness as they discover their pilot is a hired assassin. Critics have described the film as crude and unimaginative, with many pointing out its lack of coherence and poor comedic timing that detracts from its supposed tension. Some reviews noted moments of unintentional humor and a few redeeming qualities, yet overall, it is viewed as a missed opportunity for a compelling thriller. Despite a handful of slightly more positive critiques, the consensus remains that 'Flight Risk' is a disappointing entry in the genre, failing to deliver on its potential. The film's poor reception has sparked discussions on Gibson's directorial choices and the performances of the leading actors.