Turbulence
Turbulence

Turbulence

1997Movie100 minEnglish

On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Google Users45%
Director: Harry KellerGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A convicted murderer escapes from a prison transport plane on Christmas Eve and boards another flight, holding the passengers hostage. A resourceful flight attendant is the only one who can stop him before he lands the plane and escapes.

Critical Reception

Turbulence received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and reliant on implausible scenarios. While some acknowledged the suspenseful moments, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling thriller, with performances often cited as uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and formulaic plot with numerous holes.
  • Lacks genuine suspense and relies on over-the-top action.
  • Underwhelming performances from a capable cast.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a mediocre thriller that doesn't live up to its potential. While some enjoyed the basic premise and action sequences, others were disappointed by the weak script and unbelievable plot developments.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1990 film Die Hard 2, with the character of John McClane being the protagonist. However, due to rights issues, the script was rewritten to create a new story.

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JPV852

JPV852

Decent thriller hampered by one of the dumbest lead characters played by Lauren Holly. Still Ray Liotta seemed to having fun playing a psychopath. **3.0/5**