Joseph Gordon-Levitt in '7500': Film review Locarno2019
, the mostly English-language feature debut from German director Patrick Vollrath, whose short was nominated for an Oscar in 2016. The film is set entirely in the cockpit of an Airbus A319 and in real time, with star Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as the co-pilot, in practically every frame — except whenever he’s almost comically passed out behind his seat.
About 20 minutes into the film — and thus 20 minutes aboard the plane — a group of terrorists led by the fearless Daniel tries to enter the cockpit when the pilots' meals are being delivered. But after a fight, only the broad-shouldered Kinan manages to worm his way in and physically gravely hurt Michael. Tobias then knocks him unconscious and straps him into a seat in the cockpit, as the cockpit door has to be kept shut to keep the other terrorists out.
The most problematic aspect of the film is the fact that Michael, the main pilot, and Kinan, the terrorist, are unconscious at various times and Tobias ends up on the floor as well, with people suddenly waking up whenever it is convenient for the story. This feels too much like simple plot manipulation to keep the story moving. That happens often in other big-screen action features, too.
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