“On a Wing and a Prayer” Movie Review
This inspiring true story deserves a great film. Instead, it got only an above average one.
I wanted to love On a Wing and a Prayer. And I want to write a glowing review of it. I want to praise everyone who had any part of this film. And…
If you watch it with the following disclaimer in mind…
“Be advised that this is an independent faith-based film made with a budget that is below Hollywood blockbuster standards”
…then you can justifiably call it a “great” movie.
Without that disclaimer, though, you’re left with a movie that’s only slightly above average. Yes, it’s serviceable. It’s got some enjoyable parts to it. And it hits you in the “feels” (albeit sometimes a little too much so — more on this later).
I’m glad the movie was made. We need more feel-good movies like this. I’m glad I saw it. And, if you like heartwarming, feel-good dramas, I think you should see it too. Just keep your expectations in check.
Remember that disclaimer and you’ll be fine.
On a Wing and a Prayer dramatizes the incredible true story of a passenger’s emergency landing of a twin-engine turbo prop plane after the pilot died.
