Mark Wahlberg asserts that his character in Flight Risk, Daryl Booth, represents his first bad guy role since Fear. However, his history of playing characters with a hidden sinister quality complicates this claim. In Flight Risk, Booth is a deceptive charter pilot, revealing his true nature as a killer. The film tries to highlight his sinister traits, especially through Wahlberg’s conspicuous performance. The portrayal emphasizes Daryl's ineptitude masked by a folksy persona, and while the character is intriguing, it’s underscored by the overall weakness of the film’s narrative.
Wahlberg's portrayal of Daryl Booth in Flight Risk showcases a natural antagonist whose villainous edge, often suppressed, makes him a compelling character despite the film’s shortcomings.
Though Wahlberg claims he’s playing his first villain since Fear, his roles often possess a calculative core, suggesting they once were or might become bad.
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