HBO Max Just Added The 2025 Thriller Flop With Mark Wahlberg’s Notorious Bald Makeover

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Mark Wahlberg is known for his dedication to his acting roles, often dramatically changing his body and appearance. He gained 20 pounds to play a boxer-turned-priest in Father Stu, and is undergoing another striking transformation for the upcoming film By Any Means. He also fully committed to a villainous role in a 2025 film that received mixed reviews, even shaving his head to create a wild new look.

Mark Wahlberg played a full-fledged villain for the first time since 1996’s Fear in the action thriller Flight Risk, directed by Mel Gibson. Despite a disappointing box office run – earning only $48 million worldwide – the film began streaming on HBO Max on November 26th. Wahlberg fully embraced the role of the deceptive pilot, going so far as to shave his head rather than use a bald cap to convincingly portray the character’s unhinged appearance. The story centers on a flight transporting an air marshal and a fugitive, where the true identities and motives of everyone on board are uncertain.

Is Flight Risk Worth Watching?

Mark Wahlberg’s return to playing a bad guy was a risky move, and his latest film, Flight Risk, has proven to be quite controversial. Critics largely disliked it, with one prominent reviewer calling it among the worst films ever made, and it currently has a low 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences seem to enjoy it more, giving it a fresh 62% rating. While Flight Risk isn’t a standout film for either Wahlberg or director Nic Cage, and it’s unlikely to stay with you long after watching, it could be a fun and entertaining choice if you’re in the mood for a simple, over-the-top action movie.

Flight Risk isn’t a groundbreaking film – the story is predictable, filled with familiar tropes, and the characters aren’t particularly complex. However, it succeeds as a fun, over-the-top throwback to 90s action movies. It leans into its absurdity with ridiculous situations and dialogue, and Mark Wahlberg’s wild performance is a highlight. Ultimately, Flight Risk is a delightfully bad movie – the kind you can enjoy without thinking too much, with low stakes and plenty of laughs.

What’s New on HBO Max?

HBO Max added a bunch of new movies in November, including Flight Risk. Along with that, viewers can now stream titles like A Christmas Story, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Puss In Boots, Sucker Punch, and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.

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2025-11-27 01:41