The VOD release date for Flight Risk has been revealed, confirming when Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson’s action thriller will be available at home. The Gibson-directed movie follows U.S. Marshal Madolyn Harris (Michelle Dockery) boarding a small plane to transfer a government witness, Winston (Topher Grace), to New York City to testify against a wanted criminal. However, the Texan pilot taking them on their flight (Wahlberg) isn’t who he seems, leading to a domino effect of action-packed events playing out. The film was released theatrically on January 24, earning $34.3 million against a $25 million budget.
Now, Lionsgate has confirmed that Flight Risk will be available to rent and buy on digital VOD starting on February 14. The film will be available on all major digital storefronts upon its home release. Rentals will cost $19.99 for a 48-hour period, while the film can be purchased for $24.99. Special features include the theatrical release trailer for the movie, as well as a behind-the-scenes featurette тιтled, “Risk Management: Making Flight Risk.”
What Flight Risk’s Quick VOD Release Means For The Movie
Its Home Debut Is Quickly Approaching
The draw of both Wahlberg as a star and Gibson as a director could bring about new interest.
Gibson and Wahlberg are both major names in Hollywood, their attachment to the action thriller movie making for what could be an interesting combination. Unfortunately, reviews for Flight Risk have been mostly negative, citing repeтιтive action, uneven performances, and a lack of intrigue to the story despite how realistically it handles its premise. This isn’t the first time the director and actor have been attached to negatively-reviewed projects, but it is the first Gibson-directed film with a Rotten critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, standing at 29% as of writing.
However, the movie still managed to drum up theatrical attention, earning more money than its production budget. While accounting for marketing and theater cuts means the film didn’t make a profit at the box office, that tune could change now that it’s coming home three weeks after its theatrical debut. The draw of both Wahlberg as a star and Gibson as a director could bring about new interest. It would also be helpful as the latter continues work on his upcoming Pᴀssion of the Christ sequel, which is poised to be his next big release.
Our Take On Flight Risk’s Approaching VOD Release
The Movie Can Make Up For Its Box Office Performance
Despite its disappointing box office, Flight Risk‘s swift release on VOD means it has plenty of time to make up for its losses, potentially balancing out its theatrical performance. Although it’s not yet clear how popular its release on digital will be, the movie’s draws, like Wahlberg and Gibson, could be enough to solidify a strong at-home success story. However, that won’t be fully clear until the movie is available to rent and buy at the end of the week.
Source: Lionsgate
