Passengers

On a century-long journey to a distant exoplanet, a spacecraft malfunction causes a single passenger, Jim Preston, to be awakened 90 years early. Facing a solitary existence, he makes the controversial decision to awaken another passenger, Aurora Lane, dooming them both to live out their lives aboard the ship. As they explore the ship and their blossoming relationship, they uncover a critical malfunction that threatens the lives of everyone on board, forcing them to work together to save themselves and the other passengers.

Passengers received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its visuals, production design, and the chemistry between its leads, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. However, many critics found the narrative and its ethical implications to be underdeveloped, particularly the central moral dilemma and the romantic development stemming from it. Audiences generally responded more positively than critics, drawn to the sci-fi premise and the romantic storyline.

• Visually stunning with compelling lead performances, but ultimately hampered by a flawed and ethically questionable narrative.

• The film excels in its production design and sci-fi spectacle, but struggles to fully explore the complex moral questions it raises.

• Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt share undeniable chemistry, but their romance feels unearned within the context of the story's premise.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's ambitious sci-fi concept, the engaging performances of Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, and the impressive visual effects. Many enjoyed the romantic elements and the suspenseful plot, though some felt the story could have delved deeper into the ethical dilemmas presented.

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Production Design).

The Avalon starship set used in the film was so large that it had to be built in sections, with some pieces being the size of a football field.