Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery’s “very silly” thriller jumps straight to top of trending chart

As a fan, I can’t help but notice that Michelle Dockery’s latest movie, “Flight Risk,” is currently soaring high on the trending list! This “very silly” thriller promises an exciting ride for all the Downton Abbey fans out there.

In the movie, Dockery plays the role of Madolyn Harris, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, who is assigned to accompany a one-time accountant for the mafia, portrayed by Topher Grace, as he readies to turn into an informant.

During their journey from Alaska to New York City, the duo first encounter an ostensibly charismatic pilot named Daryl, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg. However, as time passes, they start to harbor doubts about whether he truly is who he claims to be.

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After its initial cinema premiere in January, “Flight Risk” made its debut on Prime Video in the United Kingdom and Ireland this past weekend. To the delight of many viewers, it quickly rose to the number one spot on Prime Video’s UK movie chart, according to FlixPatrol.

In addition, the thriller ranked third on the global film chart of the streaming service, having been surpassed in viewership that day only by “The Map That Leads to You” and “The Pickup.

Although the movie was popular among audiences, it received less favorable reviews from critics, as indicated by its relatively low approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, currently at just 29%, based on 129 critic reviews.

Simplified version: “Essential elements were kept, yet Wahlberg’s performance was excessively grandiose, almost requiring a private cargo plane on its own. Despite being quite absurd, it offered a enjoyable, pulp-style experience.

Empire Magazine found the movie enjoyable and unassuming, while The Guardian remarked that despite its silliness, it’s entertaining, smart, and boasts standout performances from Wahlberg, Dockery, and Grace.

As a gamer, let me say this: “Flight Risk” didn’t sit well with me, not because it was mind-numbingly stupid (though it was), but because it wasn’t the right kind of silly. It seemed like no one involved in its creation fully embraced the absurdity that such a film demands.

Recently, Flight Risk isn’t the sole suspenseful movie that has been added to Prime Video. Another noteworthy addition is Ben Affleck’s Academy Award-winning film Argo, which became accessible on Prime Video on Thursday.

Flight Risk is streaming on Prime Video.

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2025-08-26 00:49