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  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m

Summary This action-adventure features a group of air crash survivors who 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. (20th Century Fox)

Directed By: John Moore

Written By: Lukas Heller, Scott Frank, Edward Burns

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m

Flight of the Phoenix

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
47
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 57 User Ratings
8.2
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Summary This action-adventure features a group of air crash survivors who 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. (20th Century Fox)

Directed By: John Moore

Written By: Lukas Heller, Scott Frank, Edward Burns

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
47
25% Positive
7 Reviews
57% Mixed
16 Reviews
18% Negative
5 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
47
25% Positive
7 Reviews
57% Mixed
16 Reviews
18% Negative
5 Reviews

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80
An excellent job of retaining key elements of the original plot but have created a whole new set of characters that gives the film an entirely contemporary feel.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
67
Ends up feeling like the sort of leisurely man's-man adventure movie you used to be able to catch on Sunday afternoon TV.
By M. E. Russell FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 57 User Ratings
8.2
75% Positive
43 Ratings
21% Mixed
12 Ratings
4% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 57 User Ratings
8.2
75% Positive
43 Ratings
21% Mixed
12 Ratings
4% Negative
2 Ratings

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Tdi7457
May 16, 2011
An easily enjoyable remake that wasn't as good as the first, but it still manages to rise as it's own and maintains a sense of drama and suspense that draws you into it
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DawdlingPoet
Nov 26, 2021
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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50
This Phoenix screams hack job.
By Mark Holcomb FULL REVIEW
50
It's a shame that no one involved with Flight of the Phoenix knew what a hit phenomenon "Lost" would be, or else they might have taken greater care in developing the challenges this crew would face.
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50
While it certainly looks swell thanks to director John Moore's striking visuals, the wings of this rebuilt "Phoenix" have been clipped by generic scripting and a short supply of dramatic tension.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
38
The countdown begins with the first negative integer — an amped-up score that overpowers the proceedings like a bad band at a high-school dance.
By Rick Groen FULL REVIEW
20
A moth-eaten stranded-in-the-desert yarn that throws in every cheap trick in the manual to pump up your heartbeat, is so manipulative that the involuntary jolts of adrenaline it produces make you feel like a fool.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
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7
Meth-dude
Mar 6, 2017
It had good acting performances, an interesting story, great acting performances and it was entertaining. As a remake, it was far from being a bad movie.
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7
tethysdust
Feb 14, 2017
Fun movie with an unusual premise. I appreciated that the sole female character was not simply included to give an opportunity for **** threats (of which there are none in the film), but was actually a member of the group.
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CineAutoctono
Dec 19, 2015
"The Flight of the Phoenix" , was a little interesting , so better to be the plot has been good, but do not rule out the reluctance of the movie, but it is the fact.
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Production Company Twentieth Century Fox, Aldrich Group, Davis Entertainment, Optional Pictures
Release Date Dec 17, 2004
Duration 1 h 53 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline The only way out is up
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Awards

Irish Film and Television Awards
• 1 Nomination
World Stunt Awards
• 1 Nomination

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