Plane (2023) Movie Review | OUTSTANDING!!!

Overview

The reviewer opens with a joke that the title “Plane”—and its January release timing—sounds like it could be another forgettable drop. They quickly flip expectations, praising the cast and explaining the premise: a pilot is forced to make an emergency landing and becomes trapped in a war-zone/hostile situation.

What Stands Out (Main Highlights)

• Overall Verdict: The reviewer is genuinely blown away, describing the movie as coming “out of nowhere” in quality. They call it an excellent action thriller with basically no complaints.
• Gerard Butler Steals the Show: Butler plays a capable, charming leader—good with the crew, polite, and using humor to defuse tension. The reviewer also highlights his relationship with his daughter, framing him as flawed but deeply caring and hardworking.
• Mike Colter’s Contrasting Character: Colter plays Luis Gaspar, an inward, reserved prisoner being transferred between facilities. Despite his quiet demeanor, he’s shown as intelligent and capable of violence when needed. The reviewer also connects with his desire to be left alone.
• Turbulence-Style “Crash/Hostage” Tension: The first act is described as its own mini-movie, with vibes reminiscent of classics like Turbulence and Air Force One.
• Early Sound-Design Praise: A major standout is an early storm/aircraft peril sequence with little to no music, creating a “cone of silence” effect—so the audience can hear alarms, movement, breathing, luggage shifting, and general panic.
• Cast Chemistry + Realism Under Pressure: The reviewer emphasizes there are no annoying characters and that people largely react logically in a terrifying situation—no one acts stupid just to advance the plot.
• Action Choreography and Camera Work: They love the filming style: tight close-ups, fluid long takes, and continuous movement that tracks action without cutting away as characters pass through spaces. They also praise the variety of action—hand-to-hand combat, shootouts, and the way intense it feels.
• Ending Payoff: They say they had no idea how it would end, and left the theater clapping/cheering, calling it one of the best shootouts they’ve seen in a long time.

Humor and Nostalgia

• The movie includes light comedy beats to relieve tension.
• The reviewer compares it to childhood games like cops and robbers, search and rescue, and “save the princess,” with energetic “duck, dodge, cover me” vibes—suggesting they had fun even while it’s intense.
• They repeatedly call the film “extremely funny,” emphasizing how humor is integrated into the action rather than making it purely serious.

Final Rating / Reaction

• Rated “Plane” 10/10 (perfect).
• They’d happily pay to see it again.
• They want to buy it in 4K.

Notable Cast Mentioned

• Gerard Butler
• Mike Colter
• Bonnie Dennison
• Tony Goldwyn
• Paul Ben-Victor
• The reviewer also references Kerry Washington while trying to recall the show they associate with her.

Personalities (from the Video)

• Brennen Caldwell (the reviewer/host: “Just My Opinion”)