Flight of the Phoenix

Synopsis

In the 2004 movie 'Flight of the Phoenix', directed by John Moore, a group of survivors from a plane crash in the Gobi Desert must work together to build a new aircraft from the wreckage in order to escape their seemingly hopeless situation. Led by Captain Frank Towns, played by Dennis Quaid, tensions rise as they face numerous challenges, both external and internal. As they battle against the harsh desert conditions and conflicting personalities within the group, they must push themselves to the limit and find the courage to overcome their differences in order to survive against all odds.

Cast

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  Dennis Quaid

  Frank Towns

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  Tyrese Gibson

  AJ

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  Giovanni Ribisi

  Elliott

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  Miranda Otto

  Kelly

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  Tony Curran

  Rodney

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  Sticky Fingaz

  Jeremy

Reviews

Flight of the Phoenix received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's intense survival theme and strong performances, others criticized its pacing and lack of originality. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 31%, stating that 'despite a strong cast, the 2004 version of Flight of the Phoenix fails to take flight'. Metacritic scored it at 47/100, highlighting the film's mediocre reception among critics. IMDb users rated it 6.1/10, with some praising the realistic portrayal of survival instincts while others felt it lacked depth. Overall, Flight of the Phoenix is a decent survival movie that offers some thrilling moments but falls short of truly taking off.