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Passengers
2008 93 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.2
Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Director: Rodrigo García
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Description
After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$292,437
Worldwide:
$2M
Starring
Anne Hathaway
Actor
Patrick Wilson
Actor
David Morse
Actor
Key opinion
Passengers is a polarizing psychological drama that often suffers from being mislabeled as a conventional thriller, leading to disappointed expectations. While some viewers find its slow, atmospheric approach deeply reflective and rewarding by the final act, others criticize it for its lack of momentum, uneven acting, and questionable narrative logic.
| Score | The film’s score provides an emotive and atmospheric foundation that enhances the viewer's engagement. | |
| Pacing | The film’s slow, contemplative pacing rewards viewers who value mood and existential themes over traditional genre thrills. | |
| Ending | The climactic resolution is divisive, acting as a profound emotional payoff for some while feeling like an ineffective or incomprehensible twist to others. | |
| Acting | The central performances, particularly Anne Hathaway’s role as a psychologist, are polarizing, with some finding them convincing and others labeling them as miscast or unconvincing. | |
| Screenplay | The script struggles to maintain consistent narrative logic, with some viewers pointing out jarring plot holes and flat dialogue. |