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Carry-On
2024 120 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.9
Thriller, Action
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
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Description
An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
Budget:
$47M
Starring
Taron Egerton
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Jason Bateman
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Sofia Carson
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Awards
7 nominations total
Key opinion
Carry-On is generally regarded as a serviceable but highly derivative action-thriller that functions best as undemanding popcorn entertainment. While the film is frequently criticized for its illogical plot and reliance on genre clichés, the central performances by Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman are widely credited with holding the narrative together.
| Acting | Jason Bateman’s charismatic and chilling performance as the antagonist serves as the film's most effective anchor. | |
| Acting | Taron Egerton provides a credible and relatable portrayal of the protagonist, though some viewers found his character arc underwhelming or passive. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for its reliance on genre clichés, plot holes, and illogical character decisions that undermine the film's realism. | |
| Pacing | Jaume Collet-Serra’s direction is technically proficient in creating tension, yet the pacing is inconsistent, with a slow start and an uneven middle section. | |
| Originality | The film’s reliance on tropes and its resemblance to superior 90s action classics like Die Hard result in an experience that many viewers found formulaic rather than original. |