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The Commuter
2018 104 min United States of America, France, Spain PG-13 16+
★6.3
Action, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
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Description
A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$36.34M
Worldwide:
$119.94M
Starring
Liam Neeson
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Vera Farmiga
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Patrick Wilson
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Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Commuter is a formulaic yet technically competent action-thriller that benefits significantly from Liam Neeson's grounded performance. While critics praise the claustrophobic setting and kinetic energy, many feel the plot relies on implausible twists and fails to reach the heights of the director's previous collaborations with the lead actor.
| Acting | Liam Neeson’s portrayal of an exhausted, vulnerable everyman provides the film's most compelling emotional anchor. | |
| Production | The confined, claustrophobic train setting is effectively utilized to build tension and atmosphere. | |
| Direction | The film features tightly choreographed, high-energy action sequences that keep the momentum high despite a thin script. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered predictable and implausible, with a resolution that feels clichéd and lacks logical depth. | |
| Pacing | The experience of the pacing is divided; some find the constant intrigue and momentum gripping, while others find the narrative progression forced or ultimately forgettable. |