Josh Hartnett’s ‘Fight or Flight’ Achieves Unbelievable 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score!

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A high-octane action thriller slated for U.S. release next month might soon be hailed as a contemporary masterpiece if its exceptional rating on Rotten Tomatoes is an indication. Featuring Oppenheimer and Black Hawk Down actor, who goes blonde for the role of an assassin, the film places the performer, currently experiencing a spectacular comeback, in the shoes of a character reminiscent of John Wick, as he battles to stay alive while soaring at 37,000 feet.

As I find myself in an unusual predicament, let me clarify that I’m currently on a plane. However, this isn’t just any flight – it’s packed with adversaries who are after the same target as me. The movie Fight or Flight, receiving a stellar 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is set for release in the United States on May 9, 2025. Critics who have already caught this action-packed spectacle have been thrilled by the impressive fight scenes and Hartnett’s convincing portrayal of a cynical protagonist.

Ian Sandwell from Digital Spy gave the movie Fight or Flight a commendable 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as “a thrilling ‘killers on an airplane’ ride where Josh Hartnett really enjoys himself with a chainsaw.” M.N. Miller of Geek Vibes Nation calls Fight or Flight “an irresistible dose of adrenaline that doesn’t let go – brutal, captivating, and powered by destruction.

Josh Hartnett Proves Himself To Be a Bona Fide Action Hero

Praise for Josh Hartnett’s performance as an antihero in the film “Fight or Flight” is still going strong, with Calum Baker from Radio Times noting his dedication to the role and its impact on elevating routine action fare. In his own words, “Although it may be familiar, this comedic thriller receives a boost from Josh Hartnett’s humorous performance, clearly enjoying himself as a former spy stuck aboard a plane with bounty hunters.” Mike McGranaghan of Aisle Seat was equally impressed, awarding the action-thriller 3 out of 4 stars and describing it as “the kind of high-octane entertainment that leaves you exhilarated when it ends.

In the end, much like John Nugent from Empire, John Nugent praised Hartnett’s leading role extensively. He is eagerly anticipating both Hartnett’s upcoming action ventures and the future projects of Fight or Flight director, James Madigan.

This film offers an enjoyable dose of high-action, B-movie entertainment, showcasing Josh Hartnett’s potential as a reliable action star. Director James Madigan demonstrates his promise in the genre field.”

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“The movie is a blast of entertaining B-movie style action, confirming Josh Hartnett as a capable action hero. James Madigan proves himself to be a genre director worth keeping an eye on.

In the thriller “Fight or Flight,” directed by James Madigan (“Runaways”), Josh Hartnett (“Trap”) plays an assassin who is assigned to protect a mysterious figure, portrayed by Charithra Chandran (“Bridgerton”). The supporting cast includes Julian Kostov (“Shadow and Bone”), Katee Sackhoff (“Battlestar Galactica”), JuJu Chan Szeto (“Wu Assassins”), and Marko Zaror (“John Wick: Chapter 4”). For more details, take a look at the official synopsis for “Fight or Flight” below.

American spy Lucas Reyes (played by Josh Hartnett), living under exile, is offered one final opportunity to make amends – he must locate and recognize a secretive global high-worth target code-named The Ghost on a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco. However, this task proves challenging due to the plane being packed with assassins from various nations who are assigned to eliminate them both. With their lives hanging in the balance, they need to collaborate in a desperate struggle for survival. At an altitude of 37,000 feet, the risks have never been greater.

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2025-04-01 16:33