Monday, September 19, 2016

Sully

Have you seen this yet?  Oh my gosh, best film ever. I was ambivalent about seeing it.How much tension could they bring to an 'after the fact' film? It wasn't an adventure or natural disaster film. The disaster has already occurred so what's left to hold our interest?  Plenty! And if you don't care for insurance companies now, this film isn't going to make you warm up to them. Tom Hanks, who is always stellar, outdoes himself. I look for Oscar nominations for this one.
Highly recommended.


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I'm visiting with the lovely and highly-talented Mae Clair today.
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He came through time to find her.


As Sarah Miles drives down Eighteenth Street a stranger materializes in front of her car. She throws on her brakes, braces for impact and...drives straight through him. For a brief moment, his voice echoes in her head, "Saura." Then he's gone. Later that day, she discovers the SUNDIAL and her incredible journey through time begins.

On sale @ Amazon for .99 Sept 19-25.

38 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

My friend Sally and I saw it last week. My Ph.D. is in Human Factors, and I about fell onto the floor (we saw it in IMAX) when I heard "Sully" say the human factor. I was so, so impressed. Yes, I also would highly recommend it, too, but I'm a bit prejudiced, as you can tell!

Elephant's Child said...

More temptation? And as usual it isn't available at Amazon.com.au - or not on sale.

Misha Gerrick said...

I really really REALLY want to watch Sully.

Unknown said...

Oh, a must see, if Tom Hanks is one of the pilots. I remember the incident reported even in our news, back in 2009.
Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
Now flying over to Mae's blog.

Anonymous said...

EC, isn't it a movie release here? Sandra, your first paragraph interested me in the movie. Your last paragraph indicates that is about para normal, spirits etc, so I am not sure. I never watch trailers, so I will see what else is written about the movie.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I'm afraid we didn't get out to see that one. Might still. Heard the other based on reality film, Deepwater Horizon, is also really good.

CJ Kennedy said...

On my to see list

Valerie-Jael said...

Both the film and that book sound great. Have a good, new week, hugs, Valerie

L. Diane Wolfe said...

I still want to see Sully.

Out on the prairie said...

Hanks shines in all his movies

Susan said...

Loved that movie, Sandra. Tom Hanks is definitely one of my faves. (Light Between Oceans was a good one, too). Hip hip hooray for "Sully." Susan

Stephanie Faris said...

That's good to hear about Sully. I did wonder the same thing when I saw the trailer. Even when it happened, the media talked about it for MONTHS. It was definitely a feel-good story but I got so sick of hearing his name every five minutes! I do like Laura Linney, though (I know, odd, random choice!), so I'll definitely see it.

Pat Hatt said...

Heard it was really good, will have to see indeed

donna baker said...

Nice to know as I too thought it didn't look like a good movie.

Jeanie said...

Yours is the second good "ïn person" review I've heard. Moving it closer to the top of the list! Thanks.

Sandra Cox said...

I didn't realize you had your PhD. Many kudos, Elizabeth. That's a huge deal.
It was an amazing moving wasn't it?

Sandra Cox said...

Sigh. Hopefully one of these days, au will be part of the countdowns when they are run.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi, Misha. Hope you enjoy it. I loved it.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Carmen!
Let me know if you see Scully and like it.
Thanks so much for the follow and the promo. See you at Mae's.
Hugs,

Birgit said...

Great minds think alike! My hubby and I saw it on Friday (our 10th anniversary). It was well acted and I really liked Aaron Eckhart playing the co-pilot. The frustration of the hearings really shows what these co-pilots went through after the crash and I think it was done brilliantly. It is not an action movie but more of introspection and quite intelligent. Clint Eastwood is an excellent director.

Sandra Cox said...

Happy Anniversary!
Thank you....we couldn't remember the name of the actor who played the co-pilot.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Andrew,
The paranormal reference is for Sundial.
Let me know if you see Sully. I thought it was exceptional!

Sandra Cox said...

Deepwater is another one I couldn't decide whether it would be good or not. So thanks for the input.

Sandra Cox said...

It's the best movie I've seen in a long time.
Hope you enjoy it, Jeanie:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hope you enjoy it, CJ. I liked it even better than Star Trek!

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you:)
You have a great new week too, Val!

Sandra Cox said...

It took me by surprise, Donna. Though, the ones you don't expect much out of usually turn out to be the best.

Sandra Cox said...

Diane, Hope you get to. It's a great movie!

Sandra Cox said...

Hope you enjoy it, Pat. Let us know.

Christine said...

we really want to see Sully! Thanks for your opinion!

Sandra Cox said...

Sounds like the pilot got pretty sick of it too, Steph:)

Sandra Cox said...

Isn't he just the best?

Sandra Cox said...

We were probably watching it together, Susan, in different theaters:)

Sandra Cox said...

I trust you'll enjoy it to the max, Christine.

nashvillecats2 said...

I only see films on TV so won't have seen this one. Pleased you thought it great.
Yvonne.

Magic Love Crow said...

I have to be honest, I wasn't going to see it, but I trust you Sandra! Thanks for review!!! Hugs!

Sandra Cox said...

Enjoy it when it gets to TV:)

Sandra Cox said...

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.