Flight (2012) - I'm Drunk Right Now Scene (9/10) | Movieclips

Flight - I'm Drunk Right Now: Whip (Denzel Washington) can no longer hide from the truth.
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Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he's managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober -- but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even worse situation.
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Cast: Denzel Washington
Screenwriter: John Gatins
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Producer: Robert Zemeckis
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[@Jason-yt5ho]

There is a point where you just get tired of lying.

[@johnnytrongaming]

It’s hard to keep up a lie.

[@NOTimpressed20]

I’m sure the current President would disagree

[@illuminatiaqi6130]

He didnt want to have hes dead worker to get a blaim

[@nathandean923]

Lionel Rell um please explain about what

[@CognizantCheddar]

Perhaps, but you seem to be missing that the real reason he confesses here is because he realized they were going to throw Trina under the bus. He wouldn't let them do that, not to save himself.

[@duanchamp1988]

"Well object anyway!!! " that guys obviously drunk too🤣🤣😂

[@walidzein1]

I said Allah Help me lol

[@duanchamp1988]

@@walidzein1 deny, deny, deny.

[@Flooding474]

He hit that coco-puff on the way out of the hotel room.

[@duanchamp1988]

@@Flooding474 mitiswell

[@darrenjohnson2912]

😂😂😂😂

[@everwake2689]

"3.6 on the breathalyzer. Not great, not terrible." - Comrade Dyatlov

[@alexberenshtein4878]

Hahahahaha

[@logicplague]

He'll be fine, I've seen worse.

[@MrCoolguy425]

@@logicplague he’s delusional get him to the infirmary. Probably got it from the on flight water.

[@Alan_Page]

Those two bottles of vodka, whatever happened there.

[@rammbostein]

@@Alan_Page you didn't see bottles of vodka, because they weren't there!

[@joevan7230]

Superior acting from Denzel in this scene. That first "God help me" was so pure.

[@michaelcolon4162]

The way he made his voice crack when he says that he is an alcoholic is the cleanest piece of acting in the whole scene. Its like hearing the word come out of his own mouth hurt him so much.

[@raulbarata4427]

He is just great!

[@anthowell]

For me it's the eyes right @1:46

[@atlas42185]

Much less say it in front of a room of hundreds of people. This is basically every drug addict's nightmare. He demonstrated compassion not only despite his illness, but he did so in front of the whole country. At first glance it seems like such a trivial matter. Why would he incriminate himself just to avoid deflecting blame on a dead person? B/c he deeply cared about that dead person. At the beginning of the film, Whip tells Trina he wants her to be his wife. She thinks this is a joke, but considering he just threw himself under the bus to protect her honor that "joke" sounds more sincere. I'm not saying he shouldn't have done what he did. What he did was right, not only b/c he protected Trina's honor but b/c his illness placed everyone around him in jeopardy. Underneath the alcoholism and selfishness, he is a good person. His conscience literally overpowered his instincts plus the pressure placed on him by the union rep and the lawyer plus the fear of utter humiliation he would face if he told the truth about his drinking.

[@Cairoweaver26]

1:09

[@tamerkhechen1806]

Damn that kinda made me tear up

[@grant21999]

He couldn’t look at her photo and let her memory live in blame

[@DCMACNAMARA-vh6op]

He did the wrong thing. Never admit to anything if you are able to get away with it.

[@silence3314]

DC MAC NAMARA you’re acting like that’s a rule. He did what he thought was right. That’s how it’s supposed to be. Me personally I wouldn’t have admitted to anything but I understand why he did.

[@ladymercy5275]

@@DCMACNAMARA-vh6op Spoken like a true addict. That's the spirit!

[@lemorelgambino9882]

It wouldn’t even matter if she was dead.... anyways. 😂 he realized he had an issue and thought the best way to sober up was going to jail. He gave himself the ultimatum.

[@katherineberger6329]

@@DCMACNAMARA-vh6op Do what's right. That's the only rule that matters.

[@memouthisonfiya5225]

“I just dranked a fifth of vodka, dare me to fly”

[@luigiwoo4469]

ha damn I was just listening to that

[@ryandethick6608]

That’s my girlfriend screaming in trunk, see I’m not like you….

[@KjtheGreatPro]

Im not ready to die. Ill have to be carried inside the cemetary and buried alive!

[@elementSe34]

*drank

[@highstepperARF]

The proper tense is “dranken”.

[@seanharris8419]

6 months sober today after almost 15 years of heavy drinking. I remember watching this movie a little over a year ago when I was at my worst and this scene in particular had a really profound impact on me. I’m not an emotional person, but when you can put yourself in exactly the same headspace that Denzel portrays in this movie, it’s hard not to choke up. Ive been to rehab before but fell back off the wagon hard. 6 months ago I had been drinking and snorting blow for im not sure how many days straight with virtually no food, water, or sleep and I ended up having a grand mal seizure. I don’t remember anything except waking up in the hospital with tubes in my arms and nose and my family around me and my mother in tears. The doctor told me as bluntly as he could that I either get sober or I die. Haven’t touched a drop since that day and I’ll continue to live one more day every day without it.

[@darkchild233]

Wishing you success on your journey. I know it's not easy but don't give up the fight!

[@jasond3019]

God Bless dude.

[@falx94]

Good on you man, keep that energy.

[@seanharris8419]

@@falx94 Still going strong 💪

[@falx94]

@@seanharris8419 Keep it up you absolute unit.

[@apparently2]

He could lie, he could evade, he could bob and weave to avoid the truth, but when the moment came that he had to dishonor the memory of his friend to save himself he couldn't do it. That was his red line. Superb acting, superb writing, superb scene.

[@stripedrajang3571]

It was more than just a friend too. It was his lover, who had feelings for her too.

[@jeva963]

Correct

[@kaydens6964]

@@stripedrajang3571 A heroine saved a boys life as well. Imagine the courage to leave your seat in that situation.

[@datsapaddlin]

That was basically his work wife 😂.

[@awnaur0no919]

ppl assume tha title of tha movie refers solely to his profession as a pilot of aircraft, but imo tha word "FLIGHT" more accurately read as a synonym of "ESCAPE", specifically his escape from tha personal hell of his alcoholism. thru tha entire movie, hes thrown endless xcuses & justifications by other ppl & like even tha universe itself to deny his problem & remain enslaved to booze, & tha interrogation here straightup like his last chance to liberate hisself from tha prison of alcohol

[@johnstjohn1987]

He was drunk and flying that Jetliner like a Flight Simulator game and still saved lives. Imagine him flying sober.

[@FatTonyMaranzano]

Souljaboy Gucci Headband most definitely, an alcoholic needs alcohol to function

[@DagothDaddy]

If I'm not mistaken the flight this movie is based off of actually did crash killing everyone on board

[@JonCollinsMedia]

Any sober person would have crashed due to the intensity. He was drunk so his confidence was through the roof.

[@ethanbrock5453]

@@DagothDaddy Uhh no

[@JC-xc8rx]

@@DagothDaddy maybe because the pilot was sober.

[@grandmaster_gus]

"Sir, this is not a courtroom..." "Well I object anyway!!" That's a mood right there.

[@enterthecringe7552]

Powerful scene. Denzel is such a great actor. This is exactly how it looks when a man is trying to say something that is extremely tough to say. The hesitations and fighting back your own visceral reactions 10/10

[@libraprime6838]

Denzel has been cheated out of at least 4 Oscars. This, John Q, Malcolm X and Man on Fire were all great movies.

[@trixx9652]

He most certainly should have won for the hurricane

[@user-dq4kt8lp1p]

He’s got one for supporting actor though so at least he has one trophy

[@vshazam]

Ehh. He was pretty good in John Q but no where near the nominees that year which included Adrien Brody in The Pianist and Daniel Day Lewis in Gangs of New York. All the nominees that year were better tbh. Flight had competition like Daniel Day Lewis in Lincoln and Joaquin Phoenix in The Master. With Man on Fire, there was Leo DiCaprio - The Aviator and Don Cheadle - Hotel Rwanda. With competition like all of those, he wasn't exactly cheated.

[@vshazam]

@@user-dq4kt8lp1p He's got two. Best Lead actor in Training Day as well.

[@visualizeme-tz3ng]

gavin wolcott yup

[@JustLouIt]

This movie actually got me sober. Best of luck to everyone else that is fighting that battle.

[@MrG_11]

Very happy for you. Best regards from India

[@larapalma3744]

Brilliant going!

[@larapalma3744]

It's supposed to be the hardest addiction according to someone I know and he's done them all

[@emjay11bravo]

20 months sober for me

[@wally2276]

All it is is willpower no such thing as alcoholism

[@jonbradley4044]

This really hits home if you've struggled or are struggling with alcohol addiction

[@stonecold5373]

Yep. It is NOT fun.

[@johnburke4931]

How this man did not win an Oscar for this performance is beyond me. He is so believable in his portrayal, it’s like watching real events unfold!

[@NLBusiness391]

Oscars are political garbage that get bought and sold, they have nothing to do with actual merit.

[@joshuafichtelman2605]

Who won?

[@HeavenEarthFloral9]

Captain Whittaker went to jail.

[@jeff-8511]

this scene is very touching. especially when you are an alcoholic yourself, hiding it and lying for years. It made me cry watching this scene

[@MrSoccerball100]

Me too

[@DCMACNAMARA-vh6op]

@syd bohne He did the wrong thing. Never admit to anything if you are able to get away with it.

[@DawoudKringle]

We come to that moment sooner or later. Some meet their end before that happens. I lost a lot of friends and acquaintances. One night, after a night of seeing how much I could get down my throat and up my nose, I suddenly saw the reality of what I was doing. And I realized I couldn't live like that another moment. Two solid hours, I cried; more than Denzel did in this scene. The following morning, I realized I didn't have to live like that anymore. That was August 1st, 1988. Been clean ever since.

[@flathfalso7806]

My name Jef

[@jeff-8511]

Flath Falso with only one ‘f’

[@930tomp]

I can't imagine a single actor pulling off this scene better than Denzel. Everything, from the way he moves his mouth when he's not talking, to how he utters God help me, to the way his voice cracks when he finally admits that he's an alcoholic, is absolute perfection.

[@christianpage1558]

Clooney could. Mel Gibson could too

[@biksoft]

My dad was a alcoholic and a pilot, "a great pilot" everybody who knew him told me, he die of liver problems when i was 25 (18 years ago), i wish i could help him insted of avoiding him, i really wish he lived to see this movie

[@HazelHelper]

Keep your head up, Victor. We all could handle certain relationships in our life better. With that sentiment alone, I’m sure your father is proud of the man you’ve become. God bless you.

[@youngboomerragevictim8857]

Thank god he's done w that life

[@michaelhale211]

You're a good son, I'm sure your dad would be proud of you today.

[@alexa-oldchannel4674]

It’s very common among (the great) pilots. I’m sorry for your loss, but I’m sure he had some indescribable moments that most may never know about. I dread the day this happens to my father. I try to prepare and remind myself that it hurts the ones they leave behind most. I hope you cherish the good memories yet find peace. Pilots are cut from a different cloth, especially the ones like Denzel is portraying.🫶✈️

[@jimmytwo-times4394]

Watch Field of Dreams. It may bring you a degree of peace if you let it

[@nnor1712]

His facial expressions and how he’s acting is amazing. The fact he didn’t win an Oscar for this role is criminal

[@J-Hue]

Right. This and Malcolm X are two of the greatest performances I've ever seen and he went away empty handed for both. Imo, he's arguably the greatest actor ever with only a handful of other actors that I'd put in the conversation.

[@tyleryoung8958]

Why do white people care about the Oscars?

[@De7Sanchez]

@@tyleryoung8958 What? Do you mean white people or the white people with the little hats?

[@Earlydoors272]

Los criticos son pendajos

[@TheFoofighters89]

soooo true

[@Waldo909]

"I'm drunk right now" Me during classes at college

[@sethedward]

HA ha ha!! 🤣

[@yougetonthathorseyougottar6126]

Did this once. Never again lol

[@suprcrzy]

God help me.. Professor: I'm sorry, what did you say, Sir? I said God help me!

[@sethedward]

@@suprcrzy 😂 this is gold.

[@fromaddicttostatic2549]

@@user-dv4pz7qj7x in the middle of that rn, brother. Trying really hard to help myself.

[@kylemoore7746]

9 months sober, got the treatment I needed and I'm getting back to living and loving

[@J-Hue]

Congrats. Keep rolling strong.

[@camschuster5947]

“God Help Me” Those words help so much when you admit to yourself the truth in front of others.

[@drfunk1986]

They're all really upset he drank the last of the vodka

[@bridgecross]

You have cut to the heart of the matter. Thank you sir.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

If it was a house party, yes it would be pretty upsetting

[@jblyon2]

You should have seen the flight attendants panic on a Delta flight once when they thought catering forgot to load vodka. A plane can't fly without vodka!

[@sexypizza55563]

That's the real crime

[@TragedysHalo]

Cause they're all Russian!

[@casanova2469]

He couldn't tell another lie. Dragging her name and her heroism to save himself would have been extremely shameful. No decent human being can do that. But more importantly, it was the first time he himself acknowledged he had a problem. As an addict, that is a powerful and heartbreaking moment.

[@PsyDin_]

One of the biggest problems in this movie is exactly that dilemma. That being, characters making choices for no reason, or we just have to assume a reason,, she's dead and will experience no negative repercussions for having alcohol in her system, everyone knows she saved a kid, she never did anything that would have actually been impaired by her blood alcohol level, Whip just felt some weird sense of justice over nothing for no reason.

[@jeva963]

Agreed

[@tboss8157]

@@PsyDin_ you must be 16 years old

[@peterp2153]

It’s a personal reason. Allowing his ladyfriend to take the blame posthumously would’ve just one more step in his alcoholism. Getting clean is about taking responsibility. And addicts making the decision to get clean isn’t always about some rational decision based on cost/benefit.

[@keithchristman9402]

he could a said maybe

[@mattlawson714]

A masterclass in acting. I love this man.

[@bikebasket9594]

Beautiful scene. He wouldn’t let that woman be remembered as anything except a hero.

[@m721ac]

Denzel owns every single character he plays in all his movies. Ain't nobody gonna out-act him. Nobody.

[@dariomouratidis6775]

Daniel Day-Lewis

[@timbuckthe2nd642]

Dicaprio

[@Alex10daysago]

My man

[@johnorona99]

Fences - he's the second person to play the film's main character

[@Memphis_ritz]

You ever hear of Anthony Hopkins? Idk why people go around saying X person is the best at this or that. Denzel is a top tier actor but there are definitely better

[@firefly2k7uk]

I went to see this movie because I thought I was getting a film about surviving a plane crash, what I got was a short crash scene followed by an excellent and emotional character study. Great movie.

[@tychau100]

Denzel is the finest actor ever walk on earth. His acting is phenomenal imo

[@stonecold5373]

Great black man.

[@Kman-jm9no]

Me at 16 sneaking into the house drunk after a party:

[@keithstone1321]

Hahaahhahaha W

[@TheAwkwardPony]

Lmaoo 😂😂

[@matthewdeering9514]

I'm so pissed he didn't win the Oscar for this one. This is such a solid performance.

[@vladimirhorowitz]

It was an insanely great performance, although any time you're going up against Daniel Day-Lewis you know it's going to be a tough night.

[@YousAHunter]

hollywood doesnt like personal responsibility and religion thats why he didnt get one

[@rashadwalker8218]

He had to play a crooked black cop to win one 🙄

[@gordonlekfors2708]

why would you care about Oscar? does it make his performance any less stellar just because he didn't get it? you know the Oscars are based on politics, lobbyism, and virtue signalling, right?

[@Mr.Hyde_23]

@@rashadwalker8218 Well it's not like he's gonna play a crooked white cop, is he?

[@darkorse9752]

"Please be seated sir. This is not a court room." "WeLL I oBjEcT AnYwAy!"

[@charlesmcwhorter5281]

This was one of Denzel’s best performances. I think it’s safe to say he’s the best actor, at least one of the best ever.

[@hbk441]

Should have got an Oscar for this. So relatable for those of us suffering. We do have a line. His line was disparaging ths reputation of an innocent dead friend. "I was drunk. I'm drunk right now". Amazing scene.

[@rajeshsharmajaipur]

Alcohol equipped him to flip that plane upside down.....

[@-Vitalis-]

In other words, drinking helps to solve problems kthxbai.

[@AB-hs9pw]

Raju do you remember this scene copied in Arjun reddy for court scene

[@Nikp117]

That was the yayo

[@ChromeTecNina]

Exactly. You know what's crazy this movie is Loosely based on a real situation that happened off the shore of California. I believe there's like a flight simulator Recreation video on KZbin Somewhere. Anyway the pilots ended up going inverted and were completely calm on the radio chatter right before plunging into the Pacific Ocean

[@friendly1870]

hes not the hero we deserve, but hes the hero we need..... youll find this theme running through many of these movies...

[@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld]

I was an alcoholic for 15 years. I haven’t had a drink in 6 days.

[@TOLIN11111]

Great dude, I’m almost a year sober , keep going, please

[@TOLIN11111]

How are you doing dude? It’s a fight, but you can win!! If help needed just text me in private Goooooo

[@nicholas.alan85]

I hope you’re still fighting that fight my dude. You got this. I’m at SIX YEARS when I never thought I could go SIX HOURS

[@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld]

It’s been hell but it’s been a month solid as of oct. 11th

[@hitt357]

@@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld how you feeling bro?

[@blakestewart5781]

Whats crazier is during another scene they tell him they tried recreating the crash in a simulator and all the best pilots failed to save any lives. He was the only person who could land that plane and he was drunk

[@That..Guy..]

Makes me want to snort a line and fly a jet

[@derkrasse12311]

Wasn't that Sully?

[@JR-zi9vj]

@@derkrasse12311 yes but they said the same dialogue in the movie because an upside surviving flight is way more impressive

[@DAcomfortzone]

Whenever my friend is drunk he recites this line and I can't stop laughing 🤣 I'm drunk now

[@tywins3669]

Dude that's hilarious

[@Corvus_Crow]

Lmao that's awesome😂

[@RetiredLover]

Really? Drinks are funny aren’t they so sad!!!

[@JJBGaming__YT]

😂😂

[@SinisterMud]

Why would you find this hilarious exactly?

[@fujimi715]

Denzel really is one of the greatest actors ever. He truly seems like he is the role he is playing.

[@tomscott3]

i'd put him in the elite top 10 GOATs. de niro, hackman, pacino, walken, hopkins, bale, etc

[@stevezio33]

@@tomscott3 Daniel Day Lewis should be on this list

[@hi-xf7cj]

The mark of great acting is when you forget who the actor is.

[@fujimi715]

​@@hi-xf7cj exactly. This doesn't look like a movie. It looks like a real alcoholic struggling and coming to terms to finally admit what he is

[@TPBass1224]

For me, what makes this scene so powerful is that you're actually watching catharsis taking place. The pain of owning the truth ultimately leads to the freedom from the burden of a lie.

[@socalangler4082]

Denzel Washington is one of those actors where in the beginning of the movie, you know it's denzel washington but by the end you're completely submerged into the character he's playing and you don't even think about who he is in real life but the character he's playing. Amazing actor

[@paulmasters8666]

This man is a genius level actor every role he takes I'm fully immersed in the character he portrays, and i know any movie he is in will be amazing just by virtue of his presence.

[@nazzmohh]

WELL I OBJECT ANYWAE

[@starhunter9085]

**Anyway*

[@-Vitalis-]

@@starhunter9085 It's clear you don't know da wae.

[@manigopal92]

@@-Vitalis- Lmao

[@dustinreid164]

@@-Vitalis- lmfao

[@cun7us]

Such a stupid line.

[@Bobaklives]

1:01 "I hope I still get paid..."

[@sentientdogma1206]

As a recovering alcoholic this resonates deeply with me.

[@dida232]

good for you .. however , keep it that way ..just remember there is a lot of people who are proud for what you have achieved ..

[@dakota481]

The sad part about this movie is that they crucified the man that saved people's lives because of a mechanical problem he had nothing to do with...

[@sentientdogma1206]

@@dakota481 think of it this way, what had happened was the main reason for him to finally be able to get help and accept his alcoholism.

[@paffington5809]

Stay strong. Last time i drank was in 2010. 11 years sober except some weed from time to time. Just be focused and tame that animal inside :)

[@scubasteve7303]

@@paffington5809 that ain’t sober brother 😎

[@connorchucknorris5877]

When someone can make you understand, every emotion, as well as express it. Without a script, R.I.P Robin Williams, that is beautiful, and god given talent.

[@stinkyham9050]

He nailed that line. Hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life was look at my wife while I was still drunk from the night before and say "I'm an alcholic". The way he pauses, the way he clearly wants to tell the true but is scared to, its exactly the way I was. He must of talked to alcoholics or went to AA or something to prepare for the role.

[@SinisterMud]

Same here bro! I couldnt lie to my family anymore. Years and years gone by withholding the truth! And suddenly I really need to come clear about my behavior. It was so hard because you know it will change everything! But, best decision I ever made 20/20. Hope you are doing good!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

I saw this movie. I love how Denzel's character couldn't bring himself to speak out against someone who wasn't there to speak for themselves.

[@thee_morpheus]

Yeah, he couldn’t shame the dead

[@jl-fy3zj]

Man has to take responsibility, powerful scene.

[@johnb.8687]

Ultimately when it came down to saving himself by throwing the stewards under the bus, he refused. He told the truth despite prison. You can be smart or you can be right.

[@jl-fy3zj]

@@johnb.8687 By his confession he DID save himself.

[@jl-fy3zj]

@Cherished Cat Lover Hollywood puts on the illusion of honoring values but even then they won't attribute that to God, they would rather die than to acknowledge his existence.

[@kevinjohnsloan1157]

This movie helped me to get sober

[@amandalewis612]

When he said “I drank the vodka” and the whole room gasped I felt the tension, it made me like literally lock in and focus on what he was saying, and then at the end when he said “Because I’m an alcoholic” and choked a little on his words cuz it broke him I’m sure to admit all that, damn go ahead Denzel 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@patricktobias4767]

There will never be another Denzel Washington period this man gave us Glory, Malcolm X, Mo Better Blues, Training Day to name a few of his classics.

[@mijreed]

Glory, The Hurricane, Philadelphia, American Gangster, etc

[@bridgecross]

RIP. We will never see his like again.

[@brianbullivant4753]

@@bridgecross RIP??? Ya know he's not dead(Denzel Washington), Right?

[@brianbullivant4753]

@AJ Hatcher They gotta make a Equalizer and John Wick collaboration movie. They could be their own Expendables. Though, as much as I like Keanu Reeves movies, Denzel is a far superior actor. Actors really don't come any better than Denzel Washington. Equal yes, but not better.

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

John Q, Man on Fire...

[@delair77music]

One of the best to ever do it. Man, we take this guy for granted

[@_The_Traveler_]

This is arguably the most beautiful scene in the entire movie (in my opinion). The rest of the story building up to this moment is sort of a trick in a way, because you're watching what is clearly the dysfunctional, destructive behavioral pattern of an addict, and everyone else in a position of moral or literal authority (the characters in the movie) are not only fine with turning a blind eye to it but don't even think it was serious enough to even bother with and only really feel committed to the legal process because the law requires it, at risk of their comfortable socioeconomic positions. In fact they actively tell him to lie about it and just deny that it even happened. The movie actively tries to make you buy the complete crock that this kind of behavior is healthy and acceptable, and that it's normal to just watch people go through addictions like this without ever intervening with the exception of enabling them, glamourizing the potency of hard drugs in the hands of a "professional" like the drug dealer that brings the captain out of his drunken stupor in the hotel room (punctuated with the musical score you'd usually hear in a bank heist movie when he walks out looking and feeling freshly sober). The trick of the movie is that it's trying to get you on the same side as everyone else. And the reason this particular scene is so beautiful, to me at least, is because _the addict_ is the one to _break that illusion for the audience._ The _addict_ is the one that defies the perversion of justice and the lies that are destroying the legal process's route to the truth. The _addict_ is the one that tears down the construct that is destroying his life. The plane incident was a miracle of sorts, because it culminated in an opportunity to overcome this addiction. This scene, this moment in court at the height of its proceedings, was that opportunity. It's symbolic of the empowerment people can experience when they finally accept the truth of their reality. In that moment, they're choosing to do something about it, their acknowledgement a manifestation of their desire to *_change._*

[@thetechlibrarian]

Good commentary on this scene

[@_The_Traveler_]

@@thetechlibrarian thank you! 😀 That’s very kind of you to say.

[@RicardoZambrana]

Goddaaaaaamn, bro. I actually really enjoyed the film... Now I truly believe it's a freakin' masterpiece. Thanks for the insight... It makes me enjoy it a whole lote more

[@Ragesauce]

"Alcohol impares your ability to drive!" Denzel: "Hold my vodka."

[@amazingperson326]

😂😂

[@magicalmagical2195]

"Vodka my hold."

[@tiphotisted]

Denzel: "Drive, not fly :D"

[@markfox1545]

And spell. It's impairs.

[@eliassosa1461]

"Alcohol improves your ability to fly!"

[@oc4515]

What I want to know is how did Denzel get his top lip to sweat? Seriously. He is all clammy like a drunk man. He is too good. GOAT

[@jerodast]

Method

[@vladimirhorowitz]

Light spritz of water from makeup dept

[@jimmy2k4o]

He’s Nixon’s son

[@rmilleriv1]

Was probably a bit drunk

[@worldisfilledb]

He’s probably method acting lol

[@barrycrawford7326]

Sure, he may be intoxicated, but the mere fact that he landed the plane with the inhuman maneuvers he performed says that even when intoxicated, the people on the plane were fortunate to have him as the pilot. Washington gave an amazing performance in this movie. He is one of my all time favorite lead actors.

[@srinivasanramamoorthy9026]

Denzels acting is just brilliant!! You can sense the shame and ackwardness and guilt he feels when admitting his alcoholism

[@iZain23]

Can see the guilt in his eyes, and the way he looked towards his boys after admitting defeat was great!

[@Wurmo]

I swear they had him take a few shots before filming. He's legit drunk.

[@dannys1318]

Denzel actually doesn’t like to drink and was not drunk during this shoot. However, he gained weight to get that beer belly and he’s one of the greatest actors of all time so that’s why it looks so believable

[@whisper__]

@Austin Batton No because Actors do interviews afterwards, and tell us what happened during the shooting.

[@mr206gohawks8]

@Austin Batton not too bright huh

[@CeeworldMedia]

@@whisper__ forgive him, he’s slow

[@LP-ui8gl]

@Austin Batton what an idiot you are

[@nskeip]

Probably one of the best movie scenes ever. Very touching.

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Don’t care whoever you put on top, but Denzel is the King.

[@okieking8503]

Being an alcoholic is hard. I shut myself in my room every day after work and drink until I'm able to sleep. I cant stop myself from it. The may God help me quote is what we say every night

[@antonioblock7885]

Help, find a telephone number to contact on Google and do it

[@shrenik]

Admitting here on youtube will not help u brother.... Go talk to ur Mom.... She will definitely understand and ..... I have made mistakes in life and my parents supported unconditionally. U probably have some skills or talent that our society can use..... Don't waste it with alcohol

[@whatever9261]

That sucks

[@Nikp117]

I know it's hard brother, I'm right there with you. Hang in there man

[@duanchamp1988]

Smoke weed when u get home and before sleep

[@user-yq8sx2dh4k]

The most well attended NTSB hearing in the history of the world.

[@nicholasarmstrong6420]

Been in recovery for alcoholism for a year or so now. I love movie scenes like this because it shows how to be realistically strong as a person struggling with an addiction.

[@FactoryFugitive]

He is one of the best. This was strong movie & scene for any of us who faced addiction. Amazing movie.

[@g.coleman]

WOW. This is why i love KZbin cause you can watch and rewatch scenes that are so powerful. From his lack of comfort to facial expressions his voice cracking and crying with every word he spoke. If you ever want to see the pure definition of someone drowning on land this is it! It will not get better than this. Thank you God for Denzel W.

[@josmo1363]

"I'm drunk right now" Couldn't stop thinking of that Simpsons scene when the Germans buy the power plant and ask the employees if any of them are alcoholics

[@theungreatkahli]

LOL That is probably why I laughed so hard when he said that line.

[@Ambrooks83]

Denzel deserves the accolades man, his acting is so good!

[@GrumpyYokozuna]

Her body language and facial expressions showed she was disappointed but also sympathetic towards him. Perfect scene

[@alwaysbeclosing5797]

Just my opinion, but I think one of the qualities that makes Denzel such an extraordinary actor, is that his real self is so very genuine. The purity of his very essence is even able to come through in the various roles he takes, which translates on-screen to absolute believability. Only certain others have that type of natural advantage to the craft. It's a truly rare occurrence 😐

[@roaddoggypsy9142]

He is such a Fantasic Actor. He brings it Everytime!!!

[@MrSoccerball100]

I teared up watching this.

[@juanignaciojimenez1986]

One interesting detail About this sequence, is how they unveiled Tina’s face to us until they asked him that question, but it was there since the pictures from the flight crew were displayed. It was quite impactful to see her there while he was debating himself about his statement

[@alguientienequehacerlo7086]

Man, this is the definition for acting! Amazing!!

[@abdoessafi4076]

You can smell alcohol from this scene 😂 the great denzel Washington 😍

[@laksirigunasekera6878]

A pure legend. how can you not like his acting?

[@jasonelizanigel9381]

I remember when I was involuntary put into a psychiatric hospital due to a suicide attempt, we watched this movie in there. Opened the eyes of a lot of people including myself. Stellar performance by Denzel Washington.

[@lancethomas6204]

I remember watching this movie in rehab... Close to the end of my short 30 day treatment. It didn't really affect me in any way emotionally then. It seemed like a treat- a getaway from the daily groups and exercises. After I got out and started going to groups I realized the gravity behind admitting a powerlessness over something, both to yourself and to strangers in public. And admitting that you need something more than just YOU to change. Strong or weak it doesn't matter. Strength is not power. Thanks for those who read- though its more for me than it is for you- i appreciate you.

[@adamscoll8791]

Keep it going Lance. One day at a time….

[@disturbedpyro4511]

Being a recovering alcoholic myself, hearing him say the words "I am an alcoholic" hit close to home. That's the hardest part of recovery,admitting to YOURSELF that you have a problem and need help. The emotion on his face was perfect, the look of both shame and relief at the same time. How Denzel didn't get an Oscar for this is beyond me.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Disturbed Pyro I’ve been sober from coke for 30 years but it’s still hard as hell

[@disturbedpyro4511]

@@anywaythewindblows8912 congrats! Good for you. I've been sober for over 2 years, yes It's hard but I've never been happier.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Disturbed Pyro Right. I realized I had a problem when I woke up in the middle of the night with a nose bleed. I looked at myself in the mirror and went to rehab the next sad. I was 21.

[@disturbedpyro4511]

@@anywaythewindblows8912 I realized I had a problem when I blacked out, tried to break down the locked sliding door in my apartment building, and then woke up strapped to a hospital bed. Talk about a wake up call!

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Disturbed Pyro wow yea!

[@IamFreeRu]

Denzel is the best actor ever

[@87Tempests]

@Scott Heslin I agree, however good acting is being truthful, and I believe him in every role

[@IamFreeRu]

Scott Heslin Yeah, no... there’s a huge difference between Training Day Denzel and Flight Denzel. That’s one example. You can also say the same about Denzel in Equalizer.

[@IamFreeRu]

87Tempests What is that suppose to mean?

[@mauricedavis1740]

🐐

[@joewas2225]

Wrong. But he's definitely one of the best.

[@1966mylife]

Denzel is simply the best, God Bless...

[@dibbdee]

He deserved the oscar for this role, period. This movie inspires alcoholics to be better. Very important.

[@JT-qj8jb]

One of the most human moments ever filmed.

[@fernandogagliardo6618]

Denzel Washington is a MASTERPIECE OF ART

[@savagecub]

You can’t wait around for these people to fix themselves. No matter how much you hope and pray they will get better it doesn’t matter. THEY have to decide to fix themselves.

[@StavGSpy]

So so good! Denzel says everything without saying anything. From looking at the photo, contemplating, leaning into the mic, thinking, then drinking the water - Absolutely amazing acting!

[@heyheytaytay]

Yelling "objection" at a hearing is kinda hilarious. Like yelling "fore!" at a bowling game...

[@Mike5Brown]

Well I know what I’m doing next time I go bowling

[@mrbouncelol]

Now how many hearings have you been to to know this? Maybe stop being so naughty ;)

[@Rob-hv5zq]

It was so sad to watch this scene because he was the reason nearly everyone survived, yet he was dying inside. It makes you question, do the means really justify the ends?

[@patrickmanway290]

The thing is, him being drunk is probably what saved everyone on that plane. The alcohol made him relaxed.

[@mrbouncelol]

@@patrickmanway290 That is a possibility. Not to say that drinking while piloting is a wise move, of course. All taken into consideration it's most likely to be harmful... If that wasn't obvious :P

[@patrickmanway290]

@@mrbouncelol I'm just saying it's a possibility.

[@raygunn4392]

They should change “Oscar” to the Denzel Award.

[@RE4PER]

This is one of the best movies I've been watched

[@titusprecision]

Denzel is by far one of the most amazing actors of my time. Intelligent. Articulate. Humble. Amazing.

[@mr69intrigue]

This is a powerful scene. You can see the shame on his face and how he had to dig down and publicly admit he had a problem.

[@TheBoomtown4]

Denzel gets nominated for an Oscar every time he steps in front of the camera, deservedly. His characters always move ya.

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

This was powerful, I used to be a heavy drinker during my darkest depression, glad I made it out of that darkness, it was hellish.

[@CornholioPuppetMaster]

Me talking to the personal trainer at the gym

[@jonathanwpressman]

Lol

[@viperslate]

Boss: Why didn't you turn in the report yesterday? Me: I was drunk... I'm drunk now.

[@TheseBitchesWantNikes]

It’s so brutally relatable. People feel like they have to numb themselves.

[@richardkidd21]

From the film 'Glory' right up to this and I'm sure well beyond this, his performances are truly staggering. One in a million and a real actor and talent of his generation.

[@michaelsnow4521]

Denzel is an absolute legend actor. I love movies. They let us escape our sometimes messed up lives or escape the troubles in the world. I have alot of favorite actor's and actresses. They are all amazing and Mr. Washington is without a doubt part of that elite class in that profession. Amazing actor, amazing dude character wise too. And I mean who he is.

[@MilanVVVVV]

That "I was drunk" line, damn

[@rugpull500]

This scene always chokes me up. What a masterpiece and a legendary performance from the man himself Denzel !