Denzel Washington arrived in London on Thursday night to launch "Flight," for which he's nominated for his fifth Oscar, but the actor is in no way complacent about the recognition.<br/> <br />"No it feels good. To be recognised and to be honoured it's a thrill. It's very difficult to get one of those five slots so you know..."<br/> <br />The problem is that Denzel's character an airline pilot who makes a miraculous crash landing with only a few fatalities, is also an alcoholic.<br/> <br />"It was a no-brainer. I mean when I read it I went 'wow.' As soon as I finished it, I said to him 'Make a deal.'"<br/> <br />Like many Oscar nominees, Washington underwent a physical transformation to take on the role.<br/> <br />Reporter: You put on weight for this movie. How was that process ...? "Simple, just eat. Eat! And eat late!" Reporter: And how was the situation after the movie when you'd finished? How did you feel? "Bloated."<br/> <br />"Flight" will be landing in cinemas across Europe from next weekend.
