Passenger
Passenger

Movie spotlight

Passenger

2012
Movie
13 min
Tagalog

You may look at it like “It is about a woman in a jeepney who keeps on babbling – sharing her ideals and personal issues – as if you are listening to a live commentary and an audio diary at the same time” or “The passenger(s), the driver, the 10 Commandments, the window, the high tech lifestyle and the high tech love life, the rumors, the government, the reality TV shows, Death, the family…”

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Álex Pastor, David PastorGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future where the Earth's atmosphere is toxic, a small group of survivors awakens from cryogenic sleep to find themselves alone on a deserted satellite. As their resources dwindle and the air quality inside their facility deteriorates, they must uncover the mystery of their isolation and find a way to survive in a hostile, abandoned world.

Critical Reception

Passenger received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its slow pacing and derivative plot. While the performances were sometimes praised, the film's potential was largely seen as unfulfilled, resulting in a lukewarm reception from audiences as well.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of originality, borrowing heavily from other science fiction tropes.

  • Pacing issues and underdeveloped characters detract from the potentially intriguing premise.

  • Despite a few strong performances, the overall execution is disappointing.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a Spanish-language production but was ultimately filmed in English to appeal to a wider international audience.

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