"Flightplan" was scheduled for mid-month, when the summer holiday season had basically ended, and those still drawing crowds were films that had been showing for a while. Under these circumstances, launching a new drama film would surely yield decent results. Moreover, Naomi and Elle both had highlights, though it's a pity that Naomi just became pregnant and is only just feeling like a mother, otherwise she wouldn't be half a notch below the original Judi Foster.
But it doesn't matter, you can't force these things, and without a comparison, no one would think she acted poorly. As for Elle Fanning, rather average among child actresses, slightly below her sister Dakota, although the lack of space to shine is one reason, what happens in the future is left for the future.
