2016 Film Subtitled Miracle On The Hudson

Okay, let's talk about that movie. You know the one. The one everyone loved. I'm talking about "Sully," a.k.a., the Miracle on the Hudson movie from 2016.

Unpopular Opinion Time

Here's my confession: I think it's… fine. Just… fine. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's bad. It's just… overrated?

Hear me out! Everyone gushes about Clint Eastwood's masterful direction. And Tom Hanks? A national treasure! But did anyone else find it... a little bit slow?

We know the ending! The plane lands safely. Everyone lives! It's not exactly "The Usual Suspects" with a killer twist, is it?

The Drama... Where?

The movie tries to create tension with the investigation. They keep hinting that Sully messed up. But honestly? I never really bought it.

Those computer simulations? Seemed a little flimsy. Like they were designed specifically to make Sully sweat. I was never convinced he made the wrong call.

It felt like the drama was manufactured. The film needed to add some suspense. Was it a forced tension to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats? I felt that way.

Tom Hanks Doing Tom Hanks Things

Okay, Tom Hanks is great. He always is. The man can make reading a phone book compelling. It's undeniable.

But was this his most compelling role? Did it stretch his acting muscles? I don't know. He played "competent, slightly stressed pilot" pretty well. I can’t deny that.

Maybe that's the problem. He played it too well. There wasn't much room for nuance. I wanted something that would stick with me.

The Real Heroes

The real heroes, in my opinion, were the air traffic controllers. And the first responders. And the passengers who helped each other.

The movie touches on this. But it’s more focused on Sully. It might have been cool to see their stories explored a bit more. A wider perspective on the rescue.

Maybe that's another reason I found it a bit lacking. It felt very focused on Sully's perspective. It did, however, showed how Sully downplayed his heroism.

Am I Missing Something?

Maybe I'm just being a contrarian. Maybe I missed some deep, profound meaning. Or maybe I'm just immune to the charm of Tom Hanks (gasp!).

But I can’t help but feel that "Sully" is a good, but not great movie. It's definitely watchable. Just don't expect to be blown away.

Perhaps my expectations were too high. I was hoping for a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat drama. I walked away feeling mildly impressed. I was a bit underwhelmed.

Final Thoughts (Prepare for More Unpopular Opinions)

Look, I appreciate the story. The actual event was amazing. It was truly a miracle.

Maybe the problem is that the "miracle" happened so fast. The film couldn't stretch it out. Perhaps the real story just didn't translate into captivating cinema.

So, there you have it. My "unpopular" opinion on "Sully." Now, brace yourselves for the angry comments! I'm ready to defend my cinematic blasphemy. Or, you know, maybe someone agrees with me?