7500:Fasten your seatbelts for an epic landing-a movie review

 7500.A micro-budget flick which ironically enough, is  a visual spectacle. Starring an A-Lister like JGL(Joseph Gordon Levitt) is a bold move to gain traction for a movie made on a shoestring budget. Its reputation as well as hype increases tenfold. He is one of those actors that don't disappoint. Be it his role in Inception by the legendary Christopher Nolan or in his own directorial debut Don Jon, his work ethic is the most impressive in all of his 39 years. This young, exuberant man portrays a morally conflicted co-pilot in 7500.And man, does he nail it!

 

The story takes place entirely within the confines of the cockpit, barring a few odd scenes here and there. He(Tobias Ellis) is introduced to us as a very soft-spoken, well mannered individual who makes a living as a co-pilot for commercial planes. He braves the turbulence, the wrath of nature, bad stormy weather, all with the help of his German senior-Michael(Carlo Kitzlinger). In a span of 15 minutes, the overall tone seems to be extremely promising.The concept is sky high(pun intended). Tobias is also seen as having a dalliance/affair with a beautiful stewardess who have a son back home. But these rosy moments go for a toss when extremist Muslim terrorists seize control of the plane. These hijackers will stop at nothing until their mission is complete. Flying from Berlin to Paris, Tobias soon learns that they aren't alone.7500 refers to a term to a technical term of binary code or a Mayday distress signal. Commonly known as squawk. It is a means of air traffic control that is showcased quite delicately in the course of the film, accompanying Tobias's aircraft distinctly to safety.

It becomes quickly apparent that apart from Joseph Gordon Levitt's gut-wrenching performance of a man struck down to the bare minimum of his moral compass, the film goes quickly out of control. The hijackers and their dangerous demands lead to a series of catastrophic events,one that will undoubtedly be a catharsis for the passengers, the hostages as well as our very own pilot himself! Will this plane land safely at its destination? Do the stranded passengers have a nexus/connection with the hijackers themselves?

 

This movie is an example of cinematic liberty wherein Patrick Vollrath hasn't really juxtaposed anything worthy of a meaningful or poignant takeaway, but rather likens itself to classic thrillers like Non-Stop or Con-Air. It is still very impactful and deep in its intrinsic approach. Tobias's every movement and every sinew is carefully monitored by the hijackers. These particular scenes are chilling and shake you to the bone. Yes, certain moments were slow and dragged to a point of no return,but isn't that the idea?! When you witness circumstances that have reached a saturation point, much like Tobias himself, it leaves the viewers wondering whether he will do anything in his power to bring the soaring plane to the and bring the passengers, or whats remaining of them home?! 

 

It is quite the rocking journey, so buckle up and prepare for the landing of a lifetime.This is a work of pure genius. 7500 guarantees a whirlwind journey through a cyclone of emotions. The black box will surely capture the trauma that took place on that fateful night. Here's to hoping that the viewers appreciate the painstaking efforts of the aviation industry.