The 2025 film "Flight Risk," directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, is a psychological thriller set primarily on a small aircraft transporting a government witness. Reviews for the film are mixed to negative overall. Critics and viewers note that the movie has a decent premise and tension within the claustrophobic plane setting. Performances, especially by Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Dockery, are generally seen as competent. However, the story is widely criticized for being predictable, repetitive, and featuring weak dialogue, unrealistic plot points, and clichés. The comedic elements, particularly Wahlberg's character's humor, received mixed reactions—some found it added levity, while others found it annoying. The film is described as mildly entertaining but flawed, not fully delivering the thriller experience it aims for. Mel Gibson’s direction is viewed as a decline from his earlier works, and the movie's confined setting limits its potential. Some reviewers liken it to a low-budget, somewhat cheesy thriller with moments of suspense, but many find it fails to maintain tension or offer originality. Overall, "Flight Risk" is seen as a modest, not particularly memorable thriller that may serve as light entertainment if expectations are moderated, but it is not regarded as a strong or noteworthy film in 2025.