NON-STOP

Basically…
An air marshal, (Liam Neeson), springs into action mid flight across the Atlantic when someone taps into the secure phone network and taunts him with threats. He’s to transfer $150 million to this stranger’s account or else a passenger on the plane will die every 20 minutes.

In other words…
Murders on a motherfuckin Plane.

The main men and leading ladies…
Neeson is no stranger to the beaten down action hero role, but let’s face it, he’s still no Jack Bauer. With suspense thrillers coming thick and fast in recent years he's well in his comfort zone with this one. But while he likes to threaten his enemies with the trademark cinematic voiceover tone, he’s never been able to convincingly be the intimidating leader. Julianne Moore, meanwhile, is as reliable as ever.

In the chair…
Juame Collet-Serra has done the orphanage horrors, Roy of the Rovers football stories and Liam Neeson revenge hunts – but he’s been second to them all and will forever be haunted by the fact it wasn’t his Liam Neeson revenge hunt that’s being quoted to the moon and back. Director of Unknown, Orphanage, House of Wax and Goal II, Collet-Serra needs to break away and come first for a change.

So…?
It’s been almost a decade since Red Eye and Flight Plan but for a brief spell it starts to look as though Non-Stop is going down a similar road. It takes a few twists and turns, failing to avoid a few plot holes along the way, but if you suspend belief and don’t take it too seriously, it’s just another harmless gun-pointing thriller. The plot is captivating, the effects are chilling and it successfully leaves you suspicious of everyone around you – both in the film and once you leave the cinema - but the last act is weak. It barely makes sense and is instantly forgettable. A film with potential but just doesn't really go anywhere…well, except half way across the Atlantic.

Worth the money? 
If you want a brain dead action film with your friends on Orange Wednesday then sure, but don’t expect a classic.