FLIGHT

Flight - Here is a real contender for best actor and best picture.  Denzel Washington plays a pilot who lands a commercial airplane under extreme conditions.  The title Flight has many meanings when applied to the characters and events in this movie; it's not just about being a pilot.  So let's talk about Denzel.  He is one of the best actors of our time;  he brings a masterful subtlety and emotion to every performance.  There's this intelligent intensity so that whether or not you like his character, you still want to keep watching.  See Flight, but not on an airplane, and preferably not just before a plane trip.