Sully
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On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 souls aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career.
What critics thought
Sully earns broad approval on the strength of Hanks's quietly commanding central performance and Eastwood's unfussy, efficient direction, though detractors felt the film's focus on the NTSB investigation aftermath — rather than the miracle itself — made it feel inevitable and emotionally waterlogged. The debate is less about quality than about whether workmanlike restraint reads as admirable craft or as dramatic inertia.
“This is Hanks' show, and he delivers a typically strong performance, quickly allowing us to forget that we're watching an actor. With his snowy white hair and moustache to match, Hanks conveys a man confident in his abilities, yet humble in his actions, which could also be said of Eastwood as a director.”
Peter Debruge·Variety
“the movie earns your attention and respect by digging deep, by finding the fear and self-doubt inside a man who'd never accept being defined as a hero. It's an eye-opener.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“economical and solid, and generally low-key when it's not freaking you out”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“Inevitable is how Sully feels. That, and a little soggy, given that the storyline is rooted not in the few seconds of Sullenberger's defining act of heroism, but in the way his conscience, and the National Transportation Safety Board, plagued him in its aftermath.”
John Anderson·Time
Accolades
Genres
Drama, History
Cast & Crew
Clint EastwoodDirector
Tom HanksChesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
Aaron EckhartJeff Skiles
Anna GunnElizabeth Davis
Holt McCallanyMike Cleary
Mike O'MalleyCharles Porter
Jamey SheridanBen Edwards
Valerie MahaffeyDiane Higgins
Delphi HarringtonLucille Palmer
Ahmed LucanEgyptian Driver
Laura LinneyLorrie Sullenberger
Onira TarésReporter #2
Christian JacobComposer
Todd KomarnickiWriter
Tom SternCinematographySully
On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 souls aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career.
What critics thought
Sully earns broad approval on the strength of Hanks's quietly commanding central performance and Eastwood's unfussy, efficient direction, though detractors felt the film's focus on the NTSB investigation aftermath — rather than the miracle itself — made it feel inevitable and emotionally waterlogged. The debate is less about quality than about whether workmanlike restraint reads as admirable craft or as dramatic inertia.
“This is Hanks' show, and he delivers a typically strong performance, quickly allowing us to forget that we're watching an actor. With his snowy white hair and moustache to match, Hanks conveys a man confident in his abilities, yet humble in his actions, which could also be said of Eastwood as a director.”
Peter Debruge·Variety
“the movie earns your attention and respect by digging deep, by finding the fear and self-doubt inside a man who'd never accept being defined as a hero. It's an eye-opener.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“economical and solid, and generally low-key when it's not freaking you out”
Manohla Dargis·The New York Times
“Inevitable is how Sully feels. That, and a little soggy, given that the storyline is rooted not in the few seconds of Sullenberger's defining act of heroism, but in the way his conscience, and the National Transportation Safety Board, plagued him in its aftermath.”
John Anderson·Time
Accolades
Genres
Drama, History
Cast & Crew
Clint EastwoodDirectorTom HanksChesley 'Sully' SullenbergerAaron EckhartJeff SkilesAnna GunnElizabeth DavisHolt McCallanyMike ClearyMike O'MalleyCharles PorterJamey SheridanBen EdwardsValerie MahaffeyDiane HigginsDelphi HarringtonLucille PalmerAhmed LucanEgyptian DriverLaura LinneyLorrie SullenbergerOnira TarésReporter #2Christian JacobComposerTodd KomarnickiWriterTom SternCinematographyRent & Buy