The film lacks a palpable sense of suspense. To begin with, this feels significantly less developed than "Fall." It even has a larger ensemble cast. It attempts to create tension, though not particularly effectively, and features some peculiar character developments that feel out of place. The main characters are difficult to connect with, the villain doesn't make much sense, and Kelsey’s performance is stiff. …

A survivalist thriller needs to make you care about the people struggling to survive; it requires an emotional connection that makes you want them to succeed despite difficult circumstances. "Turbulence" fails in this fundamental aspect because its central characters are deeply flawed and unpleasant individuals. The husband and wife, along with a female blackmailer who joins them on their flight, all exhibit terr…