Last Flight Out
Last Flight Out

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Last Flight Out

1990
Movie
95 min
English

Fact-based story set in Saigon on April, 1975, shortly after U.S. combat troops have withdrawn, and immediately before Communist forces overrun the city. American citizens try to help South Vietnamese refugees escape on the last commercial flight that will be permitted to leave the city.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Lamont JohnsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two American women, a photojournalist and a nurse, become entangled in the dangerous political turmoil of an unnamed South American country. As the situation escalates into a violent revolution, they find themselves desperately trying to escape the escalating conflict and reach safety before it's too late. Their journey becomes a race against time amidst chaos and betrayal.

Critical Reception

Last Flight Out received mixed reviews. Critics praised the performances of the lead actresses, particularly Melanie Griffith and Linda Hamilton, and the film's suspenseful moments. However, many found the plot predictable and the political commentary superficial. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements while others criticized its lack of depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Strong performances from the lead actresses anchor the film.

  • The thriller aspects provide some suspense, but the plot is derivative.

  • Lacks significant depth in its political and social commentary.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some appreciating the suspenseful escape narrative while others found the story to be unremarkable and cliché.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Mexico, doubling for the fictional South American country.

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