A gritty, tightly-performed indie thriller: not revolutionary, but effective when you want an intense, character-focused story about survival and moral complexity.
It is worth noting that 2017 was a year saturated with "airplane" movies, such as the Liam Neeson thriller Non-Stop (released slightly earlier) and the Denzel Washington film Flight (though that was a drama). Out of Control distinguishes itself by moving the action out of the sky and onto the ground relatively quickly.
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Known for his iconic roles in The Boondock Saints and Powder , Flanery takes the lead as the resourceful groom. He plays Michael not as an invincible action hero, but as a desperate man pushed to his limits. His physicality is put to the test as he engages in brutal hand-to-hand combat with the hijackers. Flanery carries the film with a grounded performance that elevates the material.
as Kayser: The main antagonist, a tech-savvy cyber-criminal behind the high-stakes plot. David Cheung as Charlie . Steve Windolf . 3. The Plot: High-Stakes Action in Germany Out of Control (2017): A High-Octane German-Chinese Action
(T.O.P.), a Korean Interpol agent who also happens to be the ex-fiancé who abandoned her at the altar years prior. Together, they must navigate a high-stakes escape across Germany to stop Kayser’s conspiracy. Key Cast and Crew
as Tom Young : A maverick Interpol agent handling a dangerous rescue mission. Flanery carries the film with a grounded performance
If you haven't seen "Out of Control" yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. With its powerful performances, thought-provoking themes, and gripping narrative, it's a movie that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
The project was co-directed by German filmmaker Axel Sand (known for his high-speed work on Alarm für Cobra 11 ) and Chinese director Richard Lin. This partnership allowed the film to blend the polished, mechanical stunt work of German action television with the kinetic, emotional pacing of Asian cinema. Production spared no expense. The shoot featured: Massive, real-time car pileups on the German Autobahn.
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