Summary
A Hollywood partnership has surprisingly not worked out as well as one would expect, but a newMark Wahlbergfilm might finally make the failing collaboration work. As always, Mark Wahlberg seems to have a consistent influx of work as a Hollywood star and is all set to play the lead in multiple upcoming movies. Apart from being the only known cast member in Travis Knight’s next sci-fi film,The Six Billion Dollar Man, Wahlberg is also starring alongsideHalle Berry in Netflix’s action comedyThe Union.
He is also one of the leads in Mel Gibson’s upcoming thrillers, raising even more hype surrounding what the future holds for him as an actor. However, considering the performance of Wahlberg and Gibson’s previous movie partnerships, it is hard not to be a little concerned about how their new film will turn out. Fortunately, despite having the two at its forefront, the upcoming movie seemingly benefits from being significantly different from their previous collaborations in more ways than one.
Every Mark Wahlberg Action Movie, Ranked Worst To Best
Mark Wahlberg has starred in plenty of action movies over the past 30 years, although it must be admitted some were much better than others.
Mark Wahlberg & Mel Gibson’s Collaborations Haven’t Enjoyed Critical Acclaim
Their Most Recent Collaborations Have Below 50% RT Scores
Although Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson are creative powerhouses, their collaborations do not usually land in critics' good books. For instance, the two were co-stars inDaddy’s Home 2, which has an underwhelming Rotten Tomatoes score of 21%. The two actors also shared the screen inFather Stu, which helped Mark Wahlberg earn critical acclaim for his performance but received mixed reviews from viewers and critics. Given how Flight Risk is another collaborative effort from the dynamic duo, it is hard not to wonder whether the film will finally break the pattern.
Father Stuis a biographical melodrama. On the other hand, Daddy’s Home is a lighthearted comedy that offers nothing more than a few laughs. Compared to the two films,Flight Riskseemingly allows Wahlberg and Gibson to explore a new domain, which could finally pave the way for them to tip the scales in their favor and land a critical hit. However, for now, only time will tell whether the film will break their collaborative track record or further cement the trend. Despite the uncertainty surrounding howFlight Riskwill turn out, it is hard not to notice how it has a lot going on in its favor.
Flight Risk Is Wahlberg & Gibson’s Best Chance To Break Their Rotten Tomatoes Streak
Gibson Is Only Directing The Film & Not Acting Alongside Wahlberg
Mel Gibson has had a fair share of hits as an actor. However, his career as a film director has undoubtedly been far more impactful and distinguished, given howhis directorial vision has won him an Academy Award. As an actor, he has given notable performances in movies likeMad Max,Lethal Weapon, andSigns. However, as a director and storyteller, he has experienced far greater critical acclaim and success. For instance,Braveheart, produced and directed by him, earned him a Best Director Golden Globe win and a Best Picture and Best Director Oscar win.
Gibson’s track record as a director shows that he is better at directing than acting.
Two of his most recent directorial endeavors,ApocalyptoandHacksaw Ridge, were not only box office hits but also received wide acclaim from viewers and critics. Gibson’s track record as a director shows that he is better at directing than acting. Since he is collaborating with Mark Wahlberg inFlight Riskby merely directing it and not acting even in a small capacity, the film might finally break the underwhelming Rotten Tomatoes streak their previous collaborations have experienced.
The 10 Best Mark Wahlberg Movies, Ranked
Legendary Boston actor Mark Wahlberg has starred in over 30 movies, but these 10 are the best in his incredibly solid filmography.
Flight Risk Plays To Mark Wahlberg & Mel Gibson’s Respective Strengths
While Wahlberg Is Acting In a Familiar Genre, Gibson Is Solely Focusing On Directing
AsFlight Risk’s trailer reveals, the film features Mark Wahlberg as the main villain, which is not the kind of role the actor usually takes up. However, since the movie is otherwise an action thriller, a genre Wahlberg is familiar with, it allows the actor to play by his strengths while leaving some room for him to diversify his acting portfolio. Since Mel Gibson is also not collaborating withMark Wahlbergin the film as an actor by only serving as its director, he, too, is getting the opportunity to focus on his vision as a filmmaker, which has given him far better results than his acting performances.
Flight/Risk
Flight/Risk is a documentary exploring the global tragedy of the Boeing 737 Max plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, presenting the stories of affected families, legal teams, whistleblowers, and journalist Dominic Gates.
