Captain Sullenberger immediately lowered the aircraft’s nose to optimise glide speed and weighed up his options including turning back to LaGuardia Airport or landing at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. The story of Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks), an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew. CATION: Sully movie spoilers ahead. "[10] Komarnicki said the difficulty was not depicting the landing in the river, but the investigation afterwards: "It wasn't really a challenge of what to do with the event since that is the thing everyone knows about, it was more about how you parse out the information about the man slowly falling apart and becoming a hero in the eyes of the world when internally and with the investigators it was actually seemingly going the other way. Capt. Given the total loss of power and time constraints, he ultimately opted to land on the Hudson River. [40][41] The debut is the second-biggest wide release opening for an Eastwood movie, behind the $89 million of American Sniper, and Hanks's third-biggest live-action debut behind The Da Vinci Code ($77 million in 2006) and Angels & Demons ($46 million in 2009). "[27] However, according to Komarnicki, the release date was coincidental rather than planned, and he attributed it to box-office logistics, principally the limited availability of IMAX screens during the summer and at Christmas time. Sullenberger with Flight 1549 First Officer Jeff Skiles at the NY “Sully” premiere – September 2016 Capt. [49][50], The film opened across 39 countries simultaneously with America and grossed an estimated $10.5 million from about 3,600 screens. Pilots involved in accidents will now expect harsh, unfair treatment by investigators. In a promotional video preceding the release, Eastwood claimed that the NTSB had "railroaded" Sullenberger by "trying to paint the picture that he had done the wrong thing. [2] The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $240 million worldwide, but created controversy with its fictionalized portrayal of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as "prosecutorial and closed-minded." He showed a fascination with flying from a very early age. The movie may actually be detrimental to aviation safety. On Jan. 15, 2009, Capt. Sullenberger with Flight 1549 First Officer Jeff Skiles at the NY “Sully” premiere – September 2016, Capt. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sully_(film)&oldid=1000665547, Films about aviation accidents or incidents, Articles with dead external links from January 2019, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Motion Picture – Live Action, Feature-Length Motion Picture – Contemporary Hair Styling, Mark Curtis, Tyler Kehl, Bryan Litson, Michael Owens and Steven Riley, This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 03:35. [69] Christine Negroni wrote in The New York Times that "the film's version of the inquiry veers from the official record in both tone and substance", depicting the investigators as "departing from standard protocol in airline accident inquiries" and instead fictionalizing them as "prosecutorial and closed-minded". [45], Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow were thrilled by these results, as were theater owners, particularly as September tends to see a fall in box offices as schools re-open and new TV shows are marketed. 3 for the weekend behind Ben-Hur and Sausage Party; also in the UAE with $1 million, It was the second biggest in Australia with $2.4 million, where it had the advantage of opening on Father's Day. The film was shot almost entirely with Arri Alexa IMAX cameras. In this incident a collision with a flock of geese at low altitude caused both engines of the plane to lose thrust. Specifically, it tells the story of Capt. [31] It was released in Hong Kong during the Mid-Autumn Festival, delivering first place at the box office with $777,000. [23] Filming also took place in North Carolina; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; and Kearny, New Jersey and concluded on April 29, 2016. [39] In total, it grossed $35 million from its opening weekend, which is one of the top five September openings of all time (or twelfth adjusted for inflation). The film is based on Sully's autobiography Highest Duty, rights to which were optioned by producers Frank Marshall and Allyn Stewart in 2010. Katie Couric also appears as herself. Sully is played by Tom Hanks in a new movie directed by Clint Eastwood. That, and a little soggy, given that the storyline is rooted not in the few seconds of Sullenberger's defining act of heroism, but in the way his conscience, and the National Transportation Safety Board, plagued him in its aftermath. Tom Hanks played Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. You’re a hero. Feb. 12, 2009 - Teacher reveals Sullenberger was unable to attend daughter's piano recital in 2001; parents' groups call him unfit father. Sully, however, insists that he lost both engines, which left him without sufficient time, speed, or altitude to land safely at any airport. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his … A consummate leader, Sully Sullenberger shares timeless management principles — including his credo of “leadership by personal example” — and the lessons from his life which prepared him to handle the unprecedented crisis presented by the “Miracle on the Hudson.”, Capt. On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (Hanks) glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. Movie info: On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. [32] In Japan, it scored the third biggest opening for Eastwood with $2.3 million, behind American Sniper and Letters from Iwo Jima. With Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Valerie Mahaffey. However, this meant that the release coincided with the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which made executives wary as the film contains a dream sequence in which the plane crashes into Manhattan skyscrapers. Sully premiered at the 43rd Annual Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2016, and was released in the United States in conventional and IMAX theaters on September 9 by Warner Bros.[26] When deciding when to release the film, Warner Bros. executives had begun circling the first weekend after Labor Day, considering that most adult fall dramas do not begin opening until September or October. "[67][68] After its release, NTSB investigators objected to their portrayal. The Sully movie was based on Chesley Sullenberger's book Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters, which is thought to have netted the retired pilot a healthy six figures. © 2012 - 2019 All Rights Reserved. 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"[60] IGN reviewer Simon Thompson awarded 9/10, writing: "Sully is a beautifully balanced, classily nuanced and hugely engaging film that avoids all the clichéd pitfalls it could have slipped into. Leadership decisions may haunt you. Sullenberger with Clint Eastwood at the NY “Sully” premiere after-party – September 2016, Capt. ... Former NTSB investigators have beef with movie "Sully" A cheaply made TV-movie "Brace for Impact" appears on Spike TV, with Sullenberger played by Michael Dudikoff; it is beaten in ratings by "Willie Aames' Old Skool Bible, In Your Face!" The pilot, Captain Chelsey Sullenberger, had a split-second decision to make. Tom Hanks stars as Sullenberger, with Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn, Autumn Reeser, Holt McCallany, Jamey Sheridan, and Jerry Ferrara in supporting roles. "[65], In a negative review, John Anderson of Time wrote, "Inevitable is how Sully feels. The press and public hail Sullenburger a hero, but the incident leaves him haunted, and experiencing a dream in which the plane crashes into a building. [22] Most of the film's budget was spent in Los Angeles, where the crash sequence and water evacuation scenes were filmed at Warner Bros. Studios and Universal Studios Hollywood. [55], Outside North America, the biggest markets have been Japan ($13.2 million), Australia ($9.9), the UK ($5.4 million), and Italy ($5.1 million). He arranges to have the simulations rerun with live pilots, and the results are relayed to the public hearing. Virgin allowed it, "to celebrate the fantastic skills, training and dedication of airline pilots". Both simulations result in successful landings, one at each airport. In a way, I think it gave everyone a chance to have hope, at a time when we all needed it. [42] It also performed exceptionally well in IMAX, having been shot entirely in that format: for the weekend alone, it brought in a record $4 million from 375 auditoriums, being 11% of the total gross. Clint Eastwood’s latest movie, “Sully,” is about a man who is excellent at his job. Sullenberger with Stephen Colbert – September 2016. Chesley Sullenberger, Writer: Sully. His final wordsbefore losing contact with air traffic control were calm but direct: With the support of his cre… In Brazil, after the aircraft disaster involving the football team Chapecoense, Warner Bros ordered the delaying of the release from December 1[53] to December 15. [43], The film continued to dominate the box office, with only a modest decline of 36% to post $21.6 million in its second weekend, despite competition from three new wide releases: Blair Witch, Bridget Jones's Baby and Snowden. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) tries to make an emergency landing in New York's Hudson River after US Airways Flight 1549 strikes a flock of geese. 1", "Tom Hanks's 'Sully' soars at box office with $35.5M", "7 Reasons Why 'Sully' Shattered Expectations at the Box Office", "Japan Box Office: 'Your Name,' 'Shin Godzilla' Chase Records", "Congrats to @SullyMovie on their A #CinemaScore! [59], Peter Debruge of Variety gave a positive review, praising Hanks and saying, "This is Hanks' show, and he delivers a typically strong performance, quickly allowing us to forget that we're watching an actor. The website's critical consensus reads, "As comfortingly workmanlike as its protagonist, Sully makes solid use of typically superlative work from its star and director to deliver a quietly stirring tribute to an everyday hero. Several major airlines, including American Airlines and British Airways, did not include the movie in their onboard entertainment, since it could upset viewers. [27] According to a comScore audience survey, 82% of the moviegoers were older than 25, 80% above 35, and women comprised 56% of the opening weekend. 1? [47] Deadline Hollywood pointed out that the marketing effort had been key to the robust opening (as well as good reviews and positive word of mouth), despite the absence of both Eastwood and Hanks on social media. This broke the previous September weekend record held by The Equalizer of $3.1 million in 2014. On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (Hanks) glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of … [62], Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter called it "[A] vigorous and involving salute to professionalism and being good at your job". [54] The film was released in China during a crowded period (December 9), but managed to score an opening weekend worth $5.5 million from about 5,000 screens. [67] NTSB lead investigator Robert Benzon further disputed the film's depiction, saying that investigators "weren't out to embarrass anybody at all", while a former NTSB investigator expressed concern that moviegoers would take it as evidence of "government incompetence". Sully (9,455) IMDb 7.4 1h 35min 2016 X-Ray PG-13 The story of Chesley Sullenberger, who became a hero after gliding his plane along the water in the Hudson River, saving all of his 155 passengers. The weekend after Labor Day has historically been a lackluster period for film revenues, although Deadline Hollywood noted that this doesn't apply to the "more intriguing titles". If I endangered the lives of all those passengers? The simulated diversion to LaGuardia ends with the plane landing short of the runway, and to Teterboro with a crash into buildings before the airport. Sully. On January 15th, 2009, Sullenberger took off with co-pilot Jeff Skiles from LaGuardia airport heading for Charlotte, North Carolina. Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Sully 1. [8] They developed the screenplay with Stewart's partner executive producer Kipp Nelson, hiring screenwriter Todd Komarnicki. Sullenberger with Tom Hanks at the NY “Sully” premiere – September 2016, Capt. They were doubting human nature. [48] The film was released on the 15th anniversary of the infamous September 11 attacks, but Warner Bros.' domestic distribution chief Jeff Goldstein said that the anniversary did not post a big – either negative or positive – impact on the film. “Sully” was directed by Clint Eastwood. [4][34][35][36] Box office trackers were expecting Sully to launch in the same range as Hanks's 2013 hostage drama Captain Phillips, which opened with $25.7 million, and the 2012 airline drama Flight at $24.9 million. It's an eye-opener. [68], aircraft disaster involving the football team Chapecoense, Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association, St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association, Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, "Sully | Nearby Showtimes, Movie Tickets", "Clint Eastwood's 'Sully' Launches Fall Awards Season, But Can 'Bough' Break At No. The American Film Institute and National Board of Review both selected it as one of their ten best films of 2016,[7] and it received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing at the 89th Academy Awards. Theoretically, this would have left him with enough power to return to LaGuardia or land at Teterboro. But Warner Bros. domestic distribution chief Jeff Goldstein and his team nevertheless decided to release at that time because "Sully is a story of hope and a real hero who did his job. He chose the water as the only viable option. Sullenberger is a speaker on aviation safety and has helped develop new protocols for airline safety. "[61] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised both the film and Eastwood's direction, saying it is "economical and solid, and generally low-key when it's not freaking you out". From the start, Sullenberger wanted the film to encompass "that sense of our common humanity", noting that the incident had taken place shortly after the 2008 Great Recession. Then all these people acted together, selflessly, to get something really important done. In January of 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (played by Tom Hanks in the movie) safely landed an Airbus A320 in New York’s Hudson River after … [58] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger was the height of professionalism while flying, and while working on "Sully." ", "Review: Sully Landed the Plane. 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[9] From the start, Sullenberger wanted the film to encompass "that sense of our common humanity", noting that the incident had taken place shortly after the 2008 Great Recession. 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Sully argues that they are unrealistic because the pilots knew in advance of the situation they would face and of the suggested emergency action, and were able to practice the scenario several times. [63] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave 3.5 out of 4 stars and wrote, "the movie earns your attention and respect by digging deep, by finding the fear and self-doubt inside a man who'd never accept being defined as a hero. Sully Sullenberger. Vince Lombardi, the captain of the first ferry to reach the downed plane, appears as himself. Sully premiered at the 43rd Annual Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2016, and was released in the United States by Warner Bros. on September 9, 2016, in conventional and IMAX theaters. Called “Sully” after the pilot’s household nickname, the movie is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Tom Hanks in the title role and Aaron Eckhart as Skiles. And one of … [71], Hanks told the Associated Press that Sullenberger himself was disturbed by the fictionalized version, going so far as to ask (having reviewed an early draft of the script) that the NTSB investigators' real names be removed from the characters. A review of Sully, the Clint Eastwood-directed and Tom Hanks-fronted film about Chesley Sullenberger's Miracle on the Hudson landing. 39% said Hanks was their principal reason for seeing it. [32], In the United States and Canada, Sully was released on Friday, September 9, 2016, across 3,525 theaters, of which 375 were in IMAX, and was initially projected to make $25 million on its opening weekend, with Box Office Mojo projecting $31 million due to its large theater count and positioning. [28], Sully was released by Warner Home Video on Digital HD on December 6, 2016, with a subsequent Blu-ray, DVD release on December 20, 2016.[29]. [38] It is the second-biggest Friday ever for a wide Eastwood opening, trailing behind only the $30 million opening day of American Sniper. Sullenberger, whose heroics were depicted by Tom Hanks in the 2016 movie "Sully," hopes to be a resource for people seeking to manage crisis, which millions of … The board concludes that Sullenberger acted correctly in selecting the best of the options available to him, which in the event saved the lives of everyone aboard. [43] IMAX comprised $1.1 million of that from 148 IMAX screens. Captain Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) takeoff and hit birds soon after reaching approximately 2800 feet in altitude. He explains: "People were wondering if everything was about self-interest an… "[57] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 74 out of 100, based on 46 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". – B.O. "[11], By June 2015, it was reported that Tom Hanks was already in talks to play the lead role of Sullenberger. IMDB: 7.4. Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger: What if I did get this wrong, so close to the end of my career? [55][56], On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 85% based on 341 reviews, with an average rating of 7.21/10. “Tom came to our home and spent almost half a day there. Chesley Sullenberger was born on January 23, 1951 in Denison, Texas, USA as Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III. Their treatment of the NTSB went very far beyond cinematic license into simple mean-spirited dishonesty. On 15th January 2009, Captain Chesley Sullenberger landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in New York city after both engines of the plane were … It's not just a great movie, Sully is one of the best pieces of cinema that a major Hollywood studio has released this year. [46] Scott Mendelson of Forbes magazine suggested that the film had potential to surpass $100 million, since Tom Hanks's films tend to be "leggy" and post big multiples, and Sully is aimed at older audiences who don't usually go to the opening weekend. He is an actor and writer, … [36] On its opening day it made $12.2 million (including Thursday previews), of which $1.3 million came from IMAX. Three minutes into the flight, at an approximate altitude of 2,800 ft (853 m), the Airbus A320 strikes a flock of birds, disabling both engines. Based on true events, Sully follows the story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the heroic captain who was able to safely land a damaged plane in the Hudson River without losing a single life. Called “Sully” after the pilot’s household nickname, the movie is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Tom Hanks in the title role and Aaron Eckhart as Skiles. Captain Sullenberger (also known as Captain Sully) had important elements of a successful career — deep passion, aptitude, high-quality, continuing education, and full commitment to his craft and his profession. Preview", "Sully: Miracle on the Hudson (2016 Sully Movie) - Warner Bros. UK", "AFI Awards: Best Of 2016 List Includes 'Silence', 'Hacksaw Ridge' & More", "Clint Eastwood's Next Movie Revealed: Capt. Spoiler Alert! Without engine power and judging themselves unable to reach nearby airports (Teterboro Airport being the closest), Sully ditches the aircraft on the Hudson River. The Tom Hanks-fronted film feels inevitable — and a … Balk at how they're portrayed in film about 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson" landing and pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. They developed the screenplay with Stewart's partner executive producer Kipp Nelson, hiring screenwriter Todd Komarnicki. [3] It earned $1.35 million from Thursday previews at 2,700 theaters, which marked the biggest of Hanks's career,[37] and was considered strong by Box Office Mojo given that it coincided with the first NFL game of the season. Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III (born January 23, 1951) is an American retired Air Force fighter pilot and airline captain. On January 15, 2009, US Airways pilots Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles board US Airways Flight 1549 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. According to Hanks, Sullenberger felt that the real-life investigators "were not prosecutors" and it was not fair to associate them with changes in the story to depict "more of a prosecutorial process". Fly the disabled plane to an airport or land the plane on water. "[66], The film generated controversy for its depiction of the National Transportation Safety Board as antagonistic. Sullenberger with Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, and Aaron Eckhart at the LA “Sully” premiere – September 2016, Capt. He is best known for his role as pilot in command in the 2009 ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River off Manhattan after both engines were disabled by a bird strike; all 155 people aboard survived. [25] With his snowy white hair and moustache to match, Hanks conveys a man confident in his abilities, yet humble in his actions, which could also be said of Eastwood as a director. Sully learns that preliminary data from ACARS suggest that the left engine was still running at idle power. Way to go, @tomhanks @aaroneckhart @Eastwood_! Principal photography on the film began on September 28, 2015, in New York City. Both simulations are rerun and relayed to the hearing, this time allowing a 35-second pause before the plane is diverted. 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