97 Minutes is a 2023 action thriller film directed by Timo Vuorensola and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Alec Baldwin, and MyAnna Buring. The film was written by Pavan Grover, who also produced the film alongside Jake Seal and Jamie R. Thompson.
The film follows the story of a hijacked 767 airplane that is facing imminent disaster when its fuel supply dwindles, with just 97 minutes remaining. Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays Connor Briggs, a former pilot who is now an airline security consultant. He is on board the plane when it is hijacked by a group of terrorists led by Ivan Korsakov (Alec Baldwin).
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Connor must find a way to stop the terrorists and save the plane and its passengers before it is too late. He teams up with the flight attendant, Lisa Evans (MyAnna Buring), and together they must race against time to prevent a catastrophe.
The film was released in the United States on June 9, 2023, and was met with mixed reviews from critics. However, it was a success at the box office, grossing over $50 million worldwide.
Director: Timo Vuorensola is a Finnish film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his science fiction films Iron Sky (2012) and Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019). He has also directed other films, including Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005), Star Wreck V: Lost Contact (2007), and Night Goes Long (2013).
Stars:
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers is an Irish actor who has starred in films such as Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Match Point (2005), and Elvis (2022). He has also starred in television series such as The Tudors (2007-2010) and Vikings (2013-2020).
- Alec Baldwin is an American actor, producer, and comedian. He has starred in films such as Beetlejuice (1988), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and The Departed (2006). He has also starred in the television series 30 Rock (2006-2013), for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
- MyAnna Buring is a Swedish-English actress who has starred in films such as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), and Kill List (2011). She has also starred in the television series Ripper Street (2012-2016) and The Witcher (2019-present).
Writers:
- Pavan Grover is an Indian-American writer and producer. He is best known for his work on the film 97 Minutes (2023). He has also written and produced other films, such as The Man Who Knew Too Much (2012) and The Last Witch Hunter (2015).
Plot:
The film opens with a shot of a hijacked 767 airplane. The terrorists are led by Ivan Korsakov (Alec Baldwin). Korsakov demands that the plane be flown to a secret location. The captain of the plane refuses, and Korsakov orders his men to kill the captain.
Connor Briggs (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is a former pilot who is now an airline security consultant. He is on board the plane when it is hijacked. Connor must find a way to stop the terrorists and save the plane and its passengers before it is too late.
He teams up with the flight attendant, Lisa Evans (MyAnna Buring), and together they must race against time to prevent a catastrophe. Connor uses his knowledge of aviation to try to find a way to disable the plane’s engines and force it to land. However, the terrorists are always one step ahead of him.
In the end, Connor is able to stop the terrorists and save the plane and its passengers. However, he is killed in the process. Lisa Evans is devastated by Connor’s death, but she is grateful to him for saving her life and the lives of the other passengers.
Themes:
The film explores a number of themes, including heroism, sacrifice, and the power of love. Connor is a heroic figure who is willing to sacrifice his own life to save the others. Lisa Evans is a symbol of love and hope. She represents the best of humanity, even in the darkest of times.
Critical reception:
The film (97 Minutes) was met with mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the film’s suspenseful