Flight (2012, dir. Robert Zemeckis) ****/****

Flight is a compelling film that is driven by a great performance from Denzel Washington.  Washington stars as a pilot who manages to make a daring crash landing of a plane that is malfunctioning.  He ends up saving hundreds of lives through his expertise and skill at landing the plane.  The film then explores his characters alcohol and drug problems.  His character, it turns out, was under the influence during the flight and there are questions as to whether he will end up being incarcerated for this reason.  The film portrays his battle with and denial of his alcoholism.  It is inspiring to those who are trying to give up the bottle or drugs and vividly depicts the deterioration and problems associated with such addictions.  Don Cheadle and John Goodman also have co-starring roles.