The untold story behind the miracle on the Hudson

Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Valerie Mahaffey, Delphi Harrington, Mike O'Malley, Jamey Sheridan, Anna Gunn

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"This was dual engine loss at 2800 feet followed by immediate water landing with 155 souls on board. No one has ever trained for an incident like that. No one." - Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger

Why watch this? Often heroism goes unnoticed when it's ordinary people doing their jobs.

Plot Summary: After birds destroy his plane's engines shortly after takeoff, pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger makes a difficult decision to perform an emergency water landing on the Hudson River. The successful maneuver saves all 155 passengers and crew, making Sully a hero in the public's eyes. However, an investigation follows, scrutinizing his actions and potentially jeopardizing his career and reputation.

Dad's Preview: Thanks to a tsunami wave of super-hero films, the definition of the word hero is a bit skewed for folks. This film focus is airline captain Chesley Sullenberg, whose flight departing NYC was struck by birds seconds after takeoff. He made the decision to land in the Hudson river. Nobody died, but the FAA was convinced he could have landed at nearby Teterboro airport. This amazing film should help us understand true heroism in the most understated, yet powerful, manner. Once again, Tom Hanks proves he's the man.

Village Roadshow Pictures, Ratpac-Dune Ent., Flashlight Films,
The Kennedy/Marshall Co., Malpaso Prod., Orange Corp; Warner Bros.