Mark Wahlberg's Flight Risk Soars to HBO Max No. 1 Despite Box Office Struggle
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Mark Wahlberg's latest thriller, Flight Risk, has surprisingly become the number one movie on HBO Max, despite collecting only $48 million at the box office during its theatrical run. Directed by Mel Gibson, the 91-minute action film follows Daryl Booth, a deranged pilot played by Wahlberg, as he navigates a deadly power struggle with passengers on a Cessna flight across Alaskan skies. Wahlberg's intense transformation into Booth, which included shaving his head and donning prosthetic teeth, has been a topic of discussion among fans. In an interview with People magazine, Wahlberg revealed that he drew inspiration from iconic villains in cinema, including Jack Nicholson's portrayal in The Shining and Robert De Niro's performance in Cape Fear. While Flight Risk received mixed reviews upon its release, with a 29% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film's intense action and Wahlberg's scenery-chewing performance have translated well to the streaming platform. The movie's 91-minute running length was praised for avoiding bloat and keeping the story moving towards its dramatic revelation. Flight Risk's success on HBO Max serves as a testament to the power of streaming platforms in giving new life to films that may not have performed well at the box office. As the movie continues to top the charts, fans are left wondering what other hidden gems are waiting to be discovered on the platform.
