‘Fight or Flight’ First Reactions (Mostly) Praise Josh Hartnett’s 2025 Action Movie

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In a departure from his previous roles as an action hero, the character portrayed by both ‘Trap’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ has never quite shone like in this year’s movie “Fight or Flight.” The actor from “30 Days of Night” seems to challenge even Keanu Reeves’ John Wick with his performance as a lone fighter battling an army of assassins…all while on board a plane. Critics’ responses to “Fight or Flight” have been released, and this action-packed thriller could provide the ideal beginning to 2025.

The initial rave review for “Fight or Flight” is provided by X/Twitter user @DerekBrocks, who lauded the movie on social media, commending Josh Hartnett’s acting and the thrilling fight scenes found within this confined environment.

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The first positive review of “Fight or Flight” comes from Twitter user @DerekBrocks, X, who shared their appreciation for the movie on a social media platform, praising Josh Hartnett’s acting and the exciting fight scenes in the tight-knit setting.

2025’s “Fight or Flight” – what an unexpected treat early in the year! Another fantastic performance from Josh Hartnett, this time playing a quirky yet brutal gun-for-hire on a plane teeming with characters. The exhilarating fight sequences are choreographed by Brahim Chab and Alain Moussi.

Remy_0142 evaluated Hartnett’s performance as an action star in a similar manner to how one might view Jason Statham. Although their enthusiasm for the film didn’t quite match the level of excitement from earlier reactions, Fight or Flight still appears to be an ideal choice for no-frills action entertainment to start the new year.

In essence, it’s an enjoyable spectacle as we follow the adventures of a retired spy, filled with action, a captivating narrative, and decent graphic violence. The mood is generally upbeat, making for smooth viewing overall.

Let the Action Movie Delights of ‘Fight or Flight’ Wash Over You

As far as IMDb, user marotastic believes that it’s high time for someone to cast Josh in another action/comedy film. He advises us to just let the thrill of the action movie sweep over us, not unlike a comforting embrace… but with some good old-fashioned fist fights thrown in for good measure.

At last, the right choice was made by casting Josh in another action-comedy film. It remains unclear whether those in charge were merely asleep or overlooked “Lucky Number Sleven,” but this is indeed a superior version of Hartnett! Hilarious, brutal, and captivating are just a few words to describe it.

Since I hadn’t given this movie a second thought beforehand, my excitement level was even higher as I began to watch. You don’t need to scrutinize the plot too much, just sit back and enjoy the ride!

Unfortunately, there are some critics such as user @SplatterblogDe who argue that the film “Fight or Flight” did not receive a broad theatrical release due to its perceived lack of quality. In their harsh critique, they claim it’s merely “not good.

Despite its rocky start, the film – which appears haphazardly made and somewhat economical – takes up about half of its 100-minute duration to gain momentum, yet it never manages to rise above being “decent”. This is not least because the majority of the humor falls flat, and the frequent, jarring noises in the expansive aircraft, filled with an unexpected amount of weaponry, soon become monotonous and tiresome.

Surprisingly ordinary action movies filled with cliches, yet they carry a few intriguing concepts. However, these ideas are disappointingly underutilized, making it a regular choice for a laid-back Sunday viewing.

If you aren’t deterred by this (and you shouldn’t be), the movie “Fight or Flight” delivers an abundance of action thrills, produced by Basil Iwanyk, who also made “John Wick.” The film is directed by James Madigan and features Josh Hartnett as a main character, portraying an assassin who takes on a seemingly routine task to protect a valuable target. However, he didn’t anticipate being surrounded by other assassins who are all after each other. The cast includes Charithra Chandran from “Bridgerton,” Julian Kostov from “Shadow and Bone,” Katee Sackhoff from “Battlestar Galactica,” and Marko Zaror, who will appear in “John Wick: Chapter 4.”

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2025-01-14 16:31