Transit
Transit

Transit

2012Movie88 minEnglish

Nate takes his family for a camping trip to reconnect. When they pull off at a rest stop, a gang of thieves hides their stash from an armored car robbery among the family belongings. They soon find themselves on the run and the gang will stop at nothing to get their money back.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users65%
Director: Antonio CamposGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends plans a bank robbery, but the execution of their plan spirals into chaos and unforeseen consequences. The film explores the psychological toll of crime and the unraveling of relationships under pressure. As the situation deteriorates, each character grapples with their choices and their impending fate.

Critical Reception

Transit received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some critics found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally convoluted, leading to a polarizing reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw, unflinching portrayal of desperation and the consequences of crime.
  • Noted for its effective use of atmosphere and tension, creating a sense of unease.
  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and complex, sometimes bleak, narrative.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's dark tone and character-driven drama, with many finding the performances compelling. Some viewers, however, expressed that the film's somber mood and slow burn did not resonate with them.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Queens, New York, contributing to its authentic and gritty urban aesthetic.

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_**Terror in the Louisiana swamp**_ A family from Houston (Jim Caviezel & Elisabeth Röhm) is traveling in Louisiana on their way to a camping trip when they run afoul of armored car robbers (James Frain, Diora Baird, Harold Perrineau &...