An air marshall is put to the test when he receives text messages from an unknown passenger threatening to kill someone every twenty minutes unless they receive $150 million. The air marshall must try to keep the passengers alive while looking for the murder in the middle of a transatlantic flight. Liam Neeson's career as an action hero continues with this mystery-thriller.
This movie really surprised me. It was less action, more suspense. I liked that about it. This movie really took its time in creating a suspenseful environment. It does a good job setting up possible suspects just like any other mystery. In the vein of 2011's Source Code, it takes advantage of the element of time and uses it efficiently as a way of creating a sense of panic and tension. Director Jaume Collet-Sera makes an enjoyable movie. Most of the time, I would be upset if the director chooses to use shaky cam for the action sequences but by placing the movie in such a compact setting, it makes sense.
Liam Neeson plays the air marshall, who is being framed as a high jacker. Like all Neeson characters this one is smart, resourceful, and threatening. He does what Liam Neeson does and that's always fun to watch. Julianne Moore is the female lead and she's fine in the movie. Recent best supporting actress winner Lupita Nyong'o is in the movie and has absolutely nothing to do. The rest of the cast is good, with no real standouts.
Non-Stop is a good addition to the Liam Neeson archive of action. By no means is it perfect but it is an entertaining popcorn flick. This movie gave me exactly what I wanted from it.
3.7/5
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