Review of Passengers (2016) by Sammyghhg — 01 Jan 2017

This is one of the better Sci-Fi film ever made. Although it is a character driven space drama, and a romance film in moments, the main theme of this film is about the moral dilemmas of a modern Robinson Crusoe, alone because of an accident and trapped in an ethical dilemma. To stay alone, or to awaken a companion from amongst the other 5000 passengers - all trapped in stasis for the next 90 years.

I truly can't understand how the reviewers were so negative with this film. They do moviegoers a massive disservice by proclaiming in loud and stupid voices that it's unenjoyable, boring or flawed.

Chemistry between the actors was great, with the relationship playing out with a conscious awareness of their eventual fate and the fear that goes along with it.

For me, I found it exciting, fun and well developed. The characters behave in sync with their narrative, evoking emotion from a number of well constructed and developed situations which crop up to disturb the slow pacing.

The writing was exceptional. Of all the pinches in film narrative, this has one of the best, as Martin Sheen delivers one line to throw the course of the protagonists story into a chaotic turmoil. Excellent.

The science is mostly there, and there is little deviation (excepting some interesting gravitics) from what could happen given believable advancements in engineering and innovation. There was a slight disconnect as a thermal vent was opened, but this was mitigated somewhat by the emotion of the moment.

All in all, I can't see what people are complaining about. Far better developed than Force Awakens, more character driven than Interstellar, and less idiotic than Gravity.

One of the best movies of the year.

I think the critics were after another story where they get to see mass devastation, demagoguery or a clear cut line between good and evil. This kind of juvenile journalism is the reason why critic reviews are falling out of favor in the more mainstream circles. People simply can't trust these people to deliver honest or heartfelt reviews anymore. They have become corporate shills who jump a bandwagon and team up to attack due to internal group dynamics.

Today Critical reviews are largely inverse to my enjoyment of a film. I continue to be pleased when they review a blockbuster release poorly.