Flight

Flight is a 2012 film starring Denzel Washington as an airline pilot, who happened to miraculously end up saving the lives of the majority of the passengers and crew.  But as a result of the inevitable fame, comes an investigation that reveals his alcoholism.  This is a very, very good film, most notably in the acting ability of Denzel Washington.  I believe that it is definitely one of the best roles he's ever done, so realistic and compelling is his performance.  The supporting cast is also great, but it is Denzel's journey as pilot Whip Whitaker that is at the heart of the film.  What also makes it great, is that it is also a social commentary on how we as a country treat celebrity/heroes and how we all "function" in a drug culture.