It’s not often I would write this, but I wish the movie was more ambiguous. That is, if “Whip” wasn’t such a complete mess, how does that affect the moral question with regard to “the public’s trust”? What if “Whip” was actually a more competent pilot after a couple of drinks (e.g. due to reduced stress, increased focus despite motor skill diminishment, etc.), and this could be objectively proven? Along the same lines, the ending is bothersome because even if “Whip” came to terms with his addictions, the introspection necessary for that to happen would inevitably make him more resentful toward external opinions of competence – he would never be accepting of having to serve time due to any notion of “violating the public trust”. Psychologically unsound, and reeks of focus group / studio modification.

Moderately interesting. I would praise the depiction of a transition from bravado to humility, but I know too well how editing can fabricate a narrative, and I fear that is the case here (as it also is with every “reality” show in existence).

The acting, and to a lesser extent the production detail, is outstanding. I wish the story as told held better interest.

Awful in every way. Also, I don’t want to see Josh Peck in another movie until an Aaron Rodgers biography is produced.

Just bad enough to be tempted to watch the original instead. In which event, to realize that the original was not terribly good, either.

Just not good enough.

Surprisingly well-done. While logic and gravity are suspended at times, that is not unexpected. Good enough that it could stand on its own without ties to the franchise.

There is likely a target market for this film that I am not a part of. Shallow to the point of condescension, but had some moments (of humor, emotion, etc.).

Or was it 23 Minutes to Write a Screenplay?

Fancy documentary about Afghanistan and the balance of world power over time. Should have been more chronological and tightly edited, but contains a lot of remarkable footage.