Passengers
Passengers

Movie spotlight

Passengers

2021
Movie
73 min
Portuguese

Stemming from the triple border territory between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, Fran Rebelatto’s first feature film follows the women known as Pasajeras (Passengers) and their daily passages across these frontiers. Grounded on equally borderline procedures between documentary, the domain of fiction, and indigenous mythologies, the film records the everyday fluctuations of these lives traversed by a landscape constantly in motion, building female narratives of sacrifice and resistance.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users69%
Director: Morten TyldumGenres: Science Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama

Plot Summary

A spaceship carrying thousands of people to a distant colony has a malfunction that wakes up two passengers 90 years early. Stranded on the ship with only each other for company, they face the reality of living out their lives alone. As their attraction grows, they must confront the ethical dilemma of their situation and the potential dangers that lie ahead.

Critical Reception

Passengers received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its visuals and lead performances, particularly Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, but criticism directed at its predictable plot and underdeveloped themes. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the romantic elements and the sci-fi premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with strong performances from its lead actors.

  • The romantic chemistry between Lawrence and Pratt is a highlight.

  • Lacks depth and fails to fully explore its compelling ethical questions.

  • Predictable narrative arc that somewhat undermines its intriguing premise.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's romantic storyline and the chemistry between the main stars. Many found the visual effects impressive and the premise engaging, though some noted that the plot became somewhat predictable as it progressed. The film is often seen as an enjoyable, albeit not groundbreaking, sci-fi romance.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Production Design).

Fun Fact

The production design team built a functional bar on set that Michael Sheen's character, Arthur the android, would serve drinks in. The bar was made of 30,000 pieces of illuminated material.

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