Ground Control

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Summary: 0 stars if able
Review: This film is a mockery of the aviation field. A very small percentage of the phraseology is correct, even the plot itself is severely flawed. First off, being an air traffic controller, I know first hand that you can't go and work at some facility you haven't worked at for a while, until you get evaluated to make sure you can work safely. Second of all, you can't move from your position(sector if you will) and start working at another while leaving the previous position unmonitored. If you are using this movie to learn about air traffic, then please do not apply for a job. The movies will not teach you about the job. It takes anywhere between 2-4 years to get rated at an ATC center. You can't just come in and take a position. When a movie comes out that is realistic to air traffic, I will put my stamp of approval on it.

Rating:
Summary: One of the best controller movies I know..
Review: True, there aren't many. But among the few, Ground Control ranks as one of the best. Yes, it has little action, stunts or FX, but that is not the movie's point. It is the story of one controller as he tries to get back into controlling after an accident five years ago. The acting and technical correctness is superb, the director has done a good job in guiding his people and the camera. You want a movie with sex, violence and a complicated story? Then this one is not for you. You want a smart, fun movie that is up-to-date and about an unusual subject? You got it. Ground Control is your deal. A bit slow some people say? Only if you are into the wham-bam action flicks and not intellectual challenging one's. Alec over and out...

Rating:
Summary: One of the best controller movies I know..
Review: True, there aren't many. But among the few, Ground Control ranks as one of the best. Yes, it has little action, stunts or FX, but that is not the movie's point. It is the story of one controller as he tries to get back into controlling after an accident five years ago. The acting and technical correctness is superb, the director has done a good job in guiding his people and the camera. You want a movie with sex, violence and a complicated story? Then this one is not for you. You want a smart, fun movie that is up-to-date and about an unusual subject? You got it. Ground Control is your deal. A bit slow some people say? Only if you are into the wham-bam action flicks and not intellectual challenging one's. Alec over and out...