Passenger 57
Passenger 57

Movie spotlight

Passenger 57

1992
Movie
84 min
English

Airline security specialist John Cutter, finally returning to the job after his wife's death, finds himself stuck on a flight being hijacked by notorious terrorist Charles Rane. Unfortunately for the terrorists, they're also stuck with him.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users71%
Director: Kevin HooksGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired Special Forces operative turned airline security expert boards a commercial flight. He soon finds himself the only hope for the passengers when a group of terrorists hijacks the plane. The charismatic hijacker, a notorious serial killer, leads his team in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The protagonist must use his skills to outwit the criminals and save everyone on board.

Critical Reception

Passenger 57 was met with mixed reviews from critics, who often praised Wesley Snipes's charismatic performance and the film's brisk pacing. However, many found the plot to be derivative of other action films and criticized its predictable nature. Audiences generally enjoyed the action sequences and Snipes's star power, making it a moderate box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Wesley Snipes's energetic and charismatic performance.

  • Criticized for its formulaic plot and reliance on familiar action tropes.

  • Appreciated for its fast-paced action and thrilling premise.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Passenger 57' to be an entertaining action film, with many highlighting Wesley Snipes's compelling performance as a standout element. While some viewers noted the plot's predictability, the film's action sequences and suspense were often cited as enjoyable aspects.

Fun Fact

The film's tagline, 'He's got the nerve. He's got the skill. He's the only one who can stop him,' became quite popular and is often associated with the film.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

“Cutter” (Wesley Snipes) is grieving the death of his wife as he travels on an aircraft that finds itself hijacked by the dastardly “Rane” (Bruce Payne) and his henchmen - including one of the hostesses with the mostest. What “Rane” hadn’t ...

John Chard

John Chard

Wesley Snipes vs The Rane Of Terror. Or should that be our Pain at the Terror? Of all the Die Hard clones there have been, and there have been many! Passenger 57 may just be the worst. The story follows Wesley Snipes' airline security ex...

Dark Jedi

Dark Jedi

This movie is acceptable as 85 minutes of light entertainment but it really never rises above mediocrity. The plot is unimaginative with all the usual elements. Terrorist is transported by FBI on commercial flight, terrorist escapes with th...