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I just returned from my second viewing and now I better understand why I spent 20 minutes of the movie teary eyed with my heart swelling with emotion in my chest. Thomas Newman did the music. Need I say more? His breathtakingly beautiful orchestral arrangements do it to me every time - like in The Shawshank Redemption. And in Road to Perdition.
That is not to be confused with the stupid music that starts immediately after the ending. I don't know or care where that came from, but Thomas Newman had nothing to do with it for sure. I consider it the only flaw with the movie worth talking about....it doesn't fit at all. But a dumb musical choice for the first couple of minutes of credits cannot mar a movie as refreshingly different, as thought-provoking, and as touching as this one is.
I don't go many movies these days because I've been disappointed too many times....to the point of walking out early now and then. But if Passengers is around for a while longer, I may just go back for round three. This one's a winner.
I find it pleasing but not particulary exciting
The initial storyline is low, more lively in the second half
Good photography and special effects
The plot is simplistic and even a little obvius
He wakes up just the head mechanic whit the rigth code...
Thanks for the spoiler -- now I'm not going to see it.
It could have been a subtly funny film if the director hadn't been so serious. A few easter eggs would have been wonderful, like the "right code" being 42.
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It could have been a subtly funny film if the director hadn't been so serious. A few easter eggs would have been wonderful, like the "right code" being 42.
I just returned from my second viewing and now I better understand why I spent 20 minutes of the movie teary eyed with my heart swelling with emotion in my chest. Thomas Newman did the music. Need I say more? His breathtakingly beautiful orchestral arrangements do it to me every time - like in The Shawshank Redemption. And in Road to Perdition.
That is not to be confused with the stupid music that starts immediately after the ending. I don't know or care where that came from, but Thomas Newman had nothing to do with it for sure. I consider it the only flaw with the movie worth talking about....it doesn't fit at all. But a dumb musical choice for the first couple of minutes of credits cannot mar a movie as refreshingly different, as thought-provoking, and as touching as this one is.
I don't go many movies these days because I've been disappointed too many times....to the point of walking out early now and then. But if Passengers is around for a while longer, I may just go back for round three. This one's a winner.
What a fascinating take!
Now, I guess i could go see it.
My brother said it was like watching 2 beautiful people drinking champagne for 2 hours....
laughed, said don't see it. Hmmm.
What a fascinating take!
Now, I guess i could go see it.
My brother said it was like watching 2 beautiful people drinking champagne for 2 hours....
laughed, said don't see it. Hmmm.
This movie is trashed by those who can't get enough of the mindless explosions/noise and juvenile humor that has asphyxiated thinking movie-goers for a generation. This movie is a very pleasant surprise for the rest of us.
I suggest you do yourself a favor, see it, and make your own decision. Forget the "top critics" and sample the audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. It is filled with comments like these....
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One of the best movies I've seen in theaters for years. I would suggest watching in 3D or iMax before it leaves theaters!
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Whoever cast this movie gets a high five from me! I can't believe this movie is getting bad reviews! Who are the "critics" anyway?? Go see this movie! It has a great plot and the chemistry between Lawrence and Pratt is on point!
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