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Flight of the Phoenix (2004) 6.0
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Metascore: 47/100
Reviews: 211 user | 113 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com Survivors of a plane crash in the Mongolian desert work together to build a new plane. Director:John Moore |
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Cast
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| Tyrese Gibson | ... | ||
| Giovanni Ribisi | ... | ||
| Miranda Otto | ... | ||
| Tony Curran | ... | ||
| Sticky Fingaz | ... |
Jeremy
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Paul Ditchfield | ... |
Dr. Gerber
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Martin Hindy | ... |
Newman
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Bob Brown | ... |
Kyle
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Lead Smuggler
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Storyline
A group of air crash survivors are stranded in the Mongolian desert with no chance of rescue. Facing a brutal environment, dwindling resources, and an attack by desert smugglers, they realize their only hope is doing the impossible... building a new plane from the wreckage of the old one. Written by austin4577@aol.com
Taglines:
Out of the ashes, hope will rise. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some language, action and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 December 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El vuelo del Fénix See more »Box Office
Budget:
$45,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$335,330 (Australia) (22 July 2005)Gross:
$830,815 (Australia) (5 August 2005)Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Aldrich Group, Davis Entertainment See more »
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Runtime:
Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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A.J.: [as Bill Cosby] OK, all set, Mr. President. I think it's about that time that we do the checklist as the two Bills. What do you say, buddy?
Frank Towns: [as Bill Clinton] Why change a good thing? Go ahead, good buddy.
A.J.: Allow me to grab my bulletin. Seatbelts.
Frank Towns: I always like to have a little something strapped to my lap. Check.
A.J.: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Windows, doors and hatches.
Frank Towns: Closed and secure, so no-one can disturb us.
A.J.: Water injection.
Frank Towns: That's what she said.
[A.J. laughs]
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Written by Robert del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Vowles and Horace Hinds
Performed by Massive Attack
Courtesy of Virgin Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The production built a "Phoenix" that could be taxied, but were unable to safely build a flying version economically. Mindful of the original production which did build a "Phoenix" that could fly, but was structurally unsound and crashed killing stuntman Paul Mantz, the flying scenes were done using a radio controlled model and computer graphics. See more »Goofs
The pistol used to shoot Rodney is a Webley Mk IV chambered in .38 S&W, one of the most anemic service rounds ever foisted on an unwilling army (by the British). There is absolutely no way it would cause a full-grown man to fly back fifteen feet as is depicted in this film. (There are documented cases of it failing to penetrate military greatcoats at even closer ranges.) See more »Quotes
[preparing for takeoff]A.J.: [as Bill Cosby] OK, all set, Mr. President. I think it's about that time that we do the checklist as the two Bills. What do you say, buddy?
Frank Towns: [as Bill Clinton] Why change a good thing? Go ahead, good buddy.
A.J.: Allow me to grab my bulletin. Seatbelts.
Frank Towns: I always like to have a little something strapped to my lap. Check.
A.J.: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Windows, doors and hatches.
Frank Towns: Closed and secure, so no-one can disturb us.
A.J.: Water injection.
Frank Towns: That's what she said.
[A.J. laughs]
[...]
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Soundtracks
"Angel"Written by Robert del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Vowles and Horace Hinds
Performed by Massive Attack
Courtesy of Virgin Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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My expectations were fulfilled and even more than I thought. There were many plots and some funny dialogs where I laughed very much. There is the crashed airplane midst in the desert with the passengers facing many obstacles to solve. This DVD invites you to spend a great and unforgettable moment with your home cinema and I will add it to my best of collection. The picture is superb and the story is perhaps very simply but the more interesting is how the passengers plan their survival. Then I liked very much Giovanni Ribisi that convinced me definitely. I don't remember every detail from the original one of 1965 but I think it seems to be more realistic than the new one. Why: in 1965 the special effects weren't so professional as in the last one. Please don't use too much CGI today and put therefore more original scenes in the story. Anyway, director John Moore succeeded again to create a good mix of action, adventure and special effects. My rating: 7/10. If you are interested in another survival movie don't miss the true story ALIVE.