Passengers

A woman wakes up on a malfunctioning interstellar cruise ship with amnesia. As she tries to piece together her identity and the events leading to her situation, she discovers she is not the only passenger experiencing memory loss. She must confront the unsettling truth about her fellow passengers and the fate of the ship before it's too late.

Passengers received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its confusing plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were acknowledged, the film struggled to find a consistent tone and failed to live up to the potential of its premise. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the narrative unsatisfying.

• The film suffers from a convoluted and underdeveloped storyline.

• Performances are decent but can't salvage the confusing narrative.

• Lacks the tension and intrigue expected from its thriller elements.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a confusing and disappointing experience, with many expressing frustration over the plot's lack of clarity and resolution. Some appreciated the initial mystery but felt the film failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Director Joe Niccol also wrote and directed 'The Truman Show' and 'Gattaca', films that share a thematic interest in manipulated realities and societal control.