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The Passengers
The new Saint Denis-Bobigny streetcar picks up and drops off commuters in an all-too-brief transit of their lives. Among the regular riders is a woman who is both spectator and guide – she introduces, comments on, ponders and catalyzes the sometimes vain, sometimes serious preoccupations of her fellow travelers, who, for the moment, are rushing headlong toward their destiny. The commuters and their observer have double lives. Once they step off this streetcar, the real-life dramas begin. Each has his or her style of living or dying…
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Plot Summary
A group of ex-convicts, led by their former parole officer, attempt to rob a casino to go straight. However, their plan is complicated by internal conflicts and the involvement of a dangerous crime boss.
Critical Reception
The Passengers received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While the performances, particularly from Don Cheadle, were sometimes praised, the film struggled to find a strong audience.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable and derivative plot that fails to engage.
Performances are a highlight but can't salvage the weak script.
Lacks the tension and originality expected from a crime thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a below-average crime thriller, with some appreciating the cast but most feeling it was uninspired and failed to deliver a satisfying narrative.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1974 film 'The Gambler,' but evolved into a new story during development.
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