FilmWatch Weekly: Under-the-radar action in 'Fight or Flight' and 'Sharp Corner,' plus 'Secret Mall Apartment,' Log Lady doc, and more * Oregon ArtsWatch
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The article discusses the prevailing narrative regarding the decline of the American film industry, primarily attributed to the supremacy of big-budget franchises that overshadow mid-budget films. It highlights the action film 'Fight or Flight,' where Josh Hartnett plays Lucas Reyes, an ex-Secret Service agent entangled with assassins on a luxury airliner. The film, directed by James Madigan, combines typical action tropes with a fresh setting and anticipates audience engagement despite its seemingly cliché premise.
The dominance of big-budget franchise films starves mid-budget genre films of the sunlight they need to prosper, yet engaging flicks can still be found.
Fight or Flight, featuring Josh Hartnett, offers a refreshing take on action films through its setup of characters trapped in a luxury airliner filled with assassins.
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