Film Review – Turbulence

In 2022, Lionsgate Films released “Fall.” It was a tiny thriller about two characters who climb up a television broadcasting tower and can’t get back down, spending the picture dealing with rescue plans and each other. The feature was a minor hit, a surprising one, and, naturally, the studio is eager to try again with a similar concept. “Turbulence” also supplies dangerous heights, this time sending a collection of characters on a hot air balloon trip that’s meant to be a relaxing journey over Italian splendor, only to become a nightmare when things go wrong. It’s not a sequel to “Fall,” but it’s close, putting director Claudio Fah and screenwriter Andy Mayson (who collaborated on 2024’s underwhelming “No Way Up”) to work dreaming up conflicts and danger as survival challenges come for people seeking a little fun and adventure. “Turbulence” doesn’t quite reach its potential, but there is entertainment value here, especially during the first half of the movie. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com