Passengers
Andrey drives a cab, but he’s no ordinary Taxi driver. All his passengers are dead. His job is to deliver them to the Afterlife, but it’s never straightforward. Andrey’s passengers come from all walks of life and each has a story, they can’t reach their destined afterlife until they face-up to and atone for something from their past. But it’s a rare soul who wants to hold a mirror up to their faults, they need a guide, some encouragement, and so they turn to the only other presence in the taxi, Andrey. Andrey himself is an enigma, a taciturn driver who exists only in the present, and a reluctant guide for lost souls. Each time Andrey successfully delivers a lost soul from limbo, a mysterious number on the taxi-meter counts down one by one. And with each soul’s story a little bit more of Andrey’s past is revealed. Are the Passengers the only souls seeking redemption?
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Plot Summary
A spaceship carrying thousands of people to a distant colony suffers a malfunction. A lone passenger, Jim Preston, is awakened 90 years too early from his cryogenic sleep. Facing a solitary existence, he decides to wake up another passenger, Aurora Lane, leading to a romance amidst the backdrop of a failing ship and a looming disaster.
Critical Reception
Passengers received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its visuals, performances, and premise but criticized its underdeveloped plot and predictable narrative. Audiences were generally more positive, drawn to the central romance and the sci-fi elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually stunning with strong lead performances that provide a compelling romance.
- Suffers from a predictable plot and missed opportunities to explore its intriguing premise more deeply.
- The film's ethical questions are sidelined in favor of a conventional space romance.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the enjoyable chemistry between Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt and the impressive visual effects. Many found the romantic storyline engaging, though some felt the plot could have been more original or explored the ethical dilemmas more thoroughly.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 2 Academy Awards: Best Original Score and Best Production Design.
Fun Fact
The scenes aboard the starship Avalon were inspired by the design of luxury cruise liners, aiming for a sense of comfort and opulence even in deep space.
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