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Nothing like going with your gut to do something unprecedented and finding out you were right after all the possible negative blow-back headed your way. Sully is a story about a seasoned pilot named Chelsey Sullenberger (Tom hanks) who after just taking off and flying a few miles away from the airport experienced birds hitting the plane and crashing into the engines causing it to no longer provide thrust. He then decides to turn around to head back to the runway but makes a bold decision to land in the Hudson river because he determined that they would not make the trip back. After landing on the water, they were able to save all the passengers with no injuries. Following due process an investigation is ran to find out how or why this happened, which leads to the possible chance of Sully losing his life's work after simulations of the same flight reveal different results. Not only did they say that one of the engines was still functioning but that he could have made it back to the airport with no issues. At first sight of this trailer I thought that this was just caucasian version of Denzel Washington's movie "Flight". When you look at it it has the same kind of feel to it. In Denzel's story he made the daring attempt to save everyone's life by rolling the plane to make a crash landing in a field. In Tom Hank's story he makes a daring attempt to save everyone's life by landing the plane on icy cold water. Both were great pilots and celebrated but the major difference in these stories is that Denzel's character was a lush and had no control at all over his drinking habits and was found drunk while flying. Sully was a clean and sober man that just made a questionable choice that deeply concerned the airline and the insurance companies so was also investigated. Tom Hanks as usual did not miss. His performance was as genuine as it could be. Aaron Eckhart masterfully played his first officer/co-pilot and added that necessary genuine friendship and key witness that helped you really root for Sully. He went through so much during this process that it made you want to hate the investigators as they were doing their job but yet seemed like they were accusers. He went through many judgment questioning thought processes and dreams that made start to question that maybe there was more to his initial story. As the story progressed you realize that this is so similar to what we all face or will face in our lives. Sometimes you have to do something that is so completely strange, unorthodox and not by the book to get a specific job done that you never know might be life changing or life saving. The doubts that he faced were real doubts that no one can fault him for having even after he did the "impossible". As the record shows, there are very far and in between crashes in water that people survive but in this case all 155 passengers survived. I really liked how at the end of the movie during the credits they showed the real Sully and some of the passengers that were on that flight to add the extra authenticity to the film. One thing director Clint Eastwood knows how to do is give a true story it's authentic feel. The pacing was practically perfect along with the flashbacks that gave you more and more as the story unfolded. I really recommend this movie. Definitely one that keeps your attention the whole entire time. 4 1/2 out of 5 STARS

All of my many Blue Ray reviews focus solely upon the actual quality of the film from Standard Def DVD quality to the higher standard set for Blu Ray. Summaries of the plot and opinions of the story line and acting can be found in the majority of the other reviews so I do not want to be redundant. My rating is based solely upon the Blue Ray disc's video and audio quality and not the quality of the movie itself. Keep in mind, however, that the quality of what you see and hear is also dependent upon the quality of the TV monitor you are watching on as well as the home theater set up you are using. The monitor I use is a fairly new Panasonic ZT 65" plasma and the amps, speakers, cables, OPPO 103 BluRay player and AVM-60 7.1 Atmos enabled Surround Processor I use are hi end esoteric gear to provide me with a more realistic and objective perspective. The Oppo player is not enabled to transcode Atmos audio so it will default to the next best audio coded, in this case, DTS HD MA 7.1 I am not trying to be a snob here, but just pointing out that what you see and hear is very dependent upon the quality of the gear you are using. VIDEO QUALITY..... The video resolution is really quite decent for this shorter than expected film which runs for 1.5 hours. Color grading is fairly neutral and real life. Excellent contrast throughout with only the slightest hint of grain in just a few areas. Small details such as skin pores and hair separation are easy to discern. Bit rate averages about 31 Mbps. There really is no need to mention how deep the blacks go as there really aren't any deep black scenes. There are a couple of nighttime street scenes where the dark sky does look very true to life. Sky scenes show no banding at all. AUDIO QUALITY.... While there is no Atmos 7.1 soundtrack, the default to Dolby Tru HD 7.1 does a very commendable job when immersion into the sound field is called for. Much of the film is center speaker, dialogue based with a few audio pans across the front stage. There is not a whole lot of foley fx coming from the surrounds during these scenes. That said, during the sky and water landing scenes, your LFE channel as well as your surrounds will all come into play with aggressive use and immersive ambience drawing you into the scene. Audio pans from rear to front are several and foley fx from the surrounds are fitting and at proper, if subdued levels. Dialogue is clear and transparent throughout. EXTRAS....I hate ads for other movies of which there are many on here. That said, there are 3 very good extras including interviews with the real characters, extraordinary footage of an actual crash that didn't have the good fortune to have Sully as captain and a making of doc. All in all, I can't quite say I'd pull this disc for use as a demo disc, not only is the film well made but the entire storyline plays out in totally realistic tone. Look out for director Clint pulling an Alfred Hitchcock move in one of the scenes....I won't tell you which. I do hope this review has been of some help to you in deciding upon your purchase. Thanks for reading.

This movie has an awesome storyline and in 4K its really awesome to watch. Landing a plane in a river is amazing. A definite buy to add to any 4K movie collection.

This movie is amazing. It's got a great storyline and great acting. It's crazy to know it's a true story as well. Added to our list of favorites at our house.

Clint Eastwood has been one of my favorite directors for quite some time now. His latest film, "Sully" is yet another reason why I enjoy Eastwood's direction and influence on his films. He creates such a realistic environment that is contagious to the audience as we are gripped upon every line, every saying, and every word. This historical event may be known to you already, but I really did not know the backstory to the events afterwards until I saw this film. This shows that healthy criticism is wanted and desired, but when you get too overboard with it, reputations are lost.

We know the parameters of a plane crashing in the Hudson river in New York now see what really happened behind closed doors to a national hero and his crew. Sully delivers on all cylinders. You get to see his fears, family issues, and the strength of his crew. Everyone called him a hero, however others searched for something else. Hero or madman you decide. Great film.

From a movie releasing perspective it seems that September and October each year are reserved for excellent films that studios believe will draw crowds but also believe don’t have the panache of the Oscar baiting films of November and December. Recent examples might include “Everest” and “Sicario” from 2015 or “Gone Girl” from 2014. Not summer blockbusters but films with more “adult” themes that can be watched now that the kiddies are back in school. This film from director Clint Eastwood (“American Sniper”) tells the story of the eventful Hudson River landing of a U. S. Airways Airbus in January, 2009. The pilot, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, was credited for heroically guiding his plane, with disabled engines, into the frigid New York river saving the 155 passengers and crew. What few were aware of is that his actions as well as his co-pilot, Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart, “London Has Fallen”), were challenged by the National Transportation Safety Board. Sullenberger is perfectly played by Tom Hanks. Hanks is the go-to actor who represents the “common man” in society. Like his “Captain Phillips” or James Donovan in “Bridge of Spies,” his “Sully” is just doing his job the best way he knows how. While every accident involving aircraft is investigated by the NTSB, Eastwood seems bent on making their inquiry more of a confrontation between the board investigators and the pilots than NTSB just trying to gather the facts. The inquiry contributes significant minutes of the brief 96 minute running time, but is broken up with flashbacks to the events which we get to experience a few times from different perspectives, including Sully’s nightmares. The only two actors who receive character development are Sullenberger and Eckhart and both Hanks and Eckhart are up to the task. Sully gets most of the attention of course but Eckhart’s quiet performance is noteworthy. During the inquiry, he seems ready to jump out of his skin when the interrogation gets a little pointed. But Sully manages to keep his composure using his wits and technical skills to prove he had no choice to make a water landing. Naturally the crash includes CGI components mixed with staged and actual footage but is extremely well done giving the viewer a sense of what it was like…without getting their feet wet. The flight simulations are equally well staged as the NTSB provides information that suggests the plane could have returned to La Guardia or nearby Teterboro Airports. This is a well-made movie that provided an uplifting conclusion in 2009 and will today. Highly recommended.

I must admit tat I was surprised when I saw this movie. It is not that much about the well publicized plane crash, but the dispute that occurred afterward about how the pilot handled it. You will be surprised about how much debate there was over the pilot's decision making. Very interesting. The picture quality is also above average for a 4K release. Many are 1080 upscaled, but not this one. Th is a legit native 4K scan. I wish they all looked like this one. A definite add if you want the highest quality 4K releases.

The storyline is very interesting and magnificent. The special effects are very good. I enjoyed this movie. A movie the entire family can watch.

This movie is a must see. It is amazing to hear what this guy went through to save these people and what his company put him through bc he did save them. You will watch it again and again.

I really liked this movie especially being a true story. I did not realize what this pilot went through and he landed the jet and everyone survived. A truly great story.

Sully has all the suspense and drama I want. Based on a true story, this is a very entertaining movie. This DVD from Best Buy has great audio and visual. I recommend it highly.

Fine film from Clint Eastwood that will keep the intensity palpable. Some questionable choices in the NTSB investigation, but it served to move the story forward.

Great movie..another amazing movie starting Tom Hanks

I loved this film as it tells the story of Captain Sully's heroic landing in the Hudson. Tom Hanks portrays him perfectly. It is a "must" to see!!

This is a real native 4K master, not some 1080 upscale like most others. The picture is truly gorgeous. The movie is also suspenseful, even though you already know it has something to do with landing a plane in the Hudson River. It's more about how the captain had to defend himself in court from regulators who were questioning his judgment. Great direction from Client Eastwood.

I really enjoyed this movie. I have always been a Tom Hanks fan. I didn't even realize that Captain Sully was being criticized for landing the plane in the water. I have been trying to pick up as many 4K Ultra HD Blu-Rays as possible because the picture quality is awesome. Just wish that they have more titles. Love the Dolby Atmos....sounds fantastic on my high-end home theater system.

Love Tom Hanks in any role! This movie told the story behind the what the news told. Interesting to see how the investigations work.

While a lot of the investigatory portion of the film was somewhat fictionalized, the technical portions of the movie including the flight, rescue and the technical aspects of the investigation were superb. Overall, the story telling was excellent with flashbacks mixed into the story that fully framed the story. The 4K presentation was terrific. Highly recommend this film.

Very exciting movie base on a real life situation, but the most i like the excellent performance from Tom hanks