Passengers
Passengers

Passengers

2016Movie116 minEnglish

A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users68%
Director: Morten TyldumGenres: Science Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

A spaceship carrying thousands of people to a distant colony experiences a malfunction. Mechanical engineer Jim Preston and writer Aurora Lane are awakened 90 years early from their cryogenic sleep. Faced with the prospect of living out their lives alone on the ship, they develop a romantic relationship. However, they soon discover a critical system failure that puts the entire ship and its passengers in mortal danger, forcing them to work together to save everyone.

Critical Reception

Passengers received mixed reviews from critics. While the visuals, production design, and the chemistry between the leads were often praised, the film was frequently criticized for its underdeveloped plot, predictable twists, and ethically questionable premise. Audiences, however, generally responded more positively, appreciating the romance and sci-fi elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visuals and the charming performances of its lead actors, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt.
  • Criticized for a narrative that failed to fully explore its intriguing premise, often resorting to predictable plot points.
  • The film's ethical quandaries and romantic storyline were a point of contention among reviewers, with some finding it compelling and others underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual spectacle, the romantic chemistry between Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, and the engaging science fiction setting. Some viewers found the plot to be predictable or felt the story didn't fully capitalize on its potential, but overall, the entertainment value and emotional core resonated well.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Score and Best Production Design.

Fun Fact

The crystalline robot bartender, Arthur, played by Michael Sheen, was reportedly animated using 3D capture of Sheen's movements and facial expressions, with additional digital enhancements to give him a more artificial, yet expressive, quality.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Passengers is a nicely crafted mix of science fiction, romance, and psychological drama. The first act stands out with its strong character buildup, focusing on the solitude and emotional struggles of a passenger unexpectedly awakened durin...
John Chard

John Chard

Crusoe and Girl Friday. Pretty much reviled by professional critics, Passengers has overcome that to hold affection with a good portion of the sci-fi loving public. More safe sci-fi footings than anything remotely ground breaking, it end...
Reno

Reno

**A space-travel tale!** I was going to watch it, but not expecting it to be a masterpiece. It was not, yet surprised to be a lot better film when it comes to todays film overcrowded with space themes. The entire story takes place on a s...
CharlesTheBold

CharlesTheBold

A science-fiction movie that has dazzling scenery but also goes into some disturbing territory. Two people (Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt) are stranded on a malfunctioning starship over which they have little control. At first they can ...