Director Peter Weir gets an exceptionally solid performance out of usually-hammy Jeff Bridges, here playing survivor of a horrific plane crash who feels that, since he has now cheated his death, he may be immune to all dangers. Many emotional sequences following the disaster give the picture its heart, but the final chapter brings us back to reality with too mighty a pull; how satisfying the movie ultimately is depends on whether the viewer can forgive the underlying feeling of manipulation. Still, the film is startlingly straightforward and directed with focused, intense human passion by Weir. Terrific supporting performances by Isabella Rossellini as Bridges' exceptionally patient and understanding spouse and Rosie Perez, successfully underplaying as a fellow crash survivor having troubles of her own. *** from ****
Review of Fearless
