'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wAARCAAGAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAcI/8QAHxAAAgICAgMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIDBAURABIhIkEx/8QAFAEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA//EABcRAAMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAiH/2gAMAwEAAhEDEQA/AJWtnGxRQZRq1iw9hWe7HI6qpRpCipGAPU+nlvu/wa5ojDWck+IotRzksNQwRmGOTHwuyJ1HUFt+SBob+8ccaUgrp4f/2Q=='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Flight Risk, Mel Gibson's new film, was released this weekend and it appears to do well at the domestic box office.
Mel Gibson recently came into discussion after US President Donald Trump mentioned him as one of the three ambassadors of Hollywood. The veteran actor has directed films like Braveheart (1995), The Passion of the Christ (2004), and Apocalypto (2006). His most recent directorial was 2016's Hacksaw Ridge, which won two Academy Awards.
Unlike Gibson's previous works, Flight Risk has received mostly negative reviews from critics. It currently has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on ratings from 69 critics. However, it doesn't seem to impact the film at the box office. According to the reported estimate, the film will have roughly $11m to $12m box office. With such reports, it is likely to do better than its competitors at the box office during the weekend.
Let's find out how this Mel Gibson film is predicted to fare against other films currently in the theaters.
Mark Wahlberg-led Flight Risk is reported to lead the domestic box office: Details about this Mel Gibson film revealed
Flight Risk is Mel Gibson's latest directorial project. The official synopsis for this action thriller reads:
"A pilot transports an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem."
Upon its release, the film has received less than favorable reviews from critics and currently has a rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it doesn't seem to affect the film's box office earnings. According to recent reports, the Mel Gibson film is estimated to earn nearly $12M on its opening weekend. With that estimate, it is supposed to lead the box office on the weekend against its competition in theater.
Trending
Flight Risk is running in theaters besides SZA & Keke Palmer's buddy comedy film, One of Them Days, which enters its second week. It is expected to earn about $7M on the weekend, vying for a second box office spot against the live-action Mufasa: The Lion King. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be up next, besides Steven Soderbergh's Presence, which also released this weekend.
Gibson has previously starred in many popular film projects like the Lethal Weapon movie series, Mad Max, and Braveheart. His new film is led by Mark Wahlberg (Ted, The Departed), joined by Michelle Dockery (Downtown Abbey, The Gentlemen) and Topher Grace (That '70s show, Spider-Man 3). Leah Remini, Paul Ben-Victor, and Monib Abhat appear in supporting roles.
Your perspective matters!
Start the conversation
