Creative, unique and captivating

Rating: Null/10 (4 May 2017)

Passengers is a very entertaining film that should captivate its viewer from start to finish. Its novel approach, direction and acting makes it a memorable movie that could still be enjoyed in years in to come.
Passengers is a well made futuristic film that takes place entirely in space. 5000 people are on a very long journey journey to another planet in a sophisticated spaceship. A malfunction results in Chris Pratt's character being awoken with 90 years left, his pod is the only one. After a year he cannot bear the loneliness and decides to wake up and stop the hibernation of the most beautiful girl he's seen and read about. I have never been a fan of romantic stories in film as often they are unrealistic, ridiculous and plain unnecessary. Rarely do they make a well paced and believable romance that adds value to the film as a whole. Passengers is one of these exceptions. Not only is it well paced, it is believable and realistic these two would start a romance. Things become very complicated when Jennifer Lawrence's character finds out that he purposely woke her up and they're the only two awake aboard.
Passengers is more than a love story. It's unique nature and challenges are bound to keep viewers on their toes. This film delivers some great moments. As the ship gradually declines it becomes a great fight for survival in a complicated ship in the middle of space. We see chilling scenes when almost all is lost for all passengers. The two passengers put their lives at risk and sacrifice themselves to fix the space ship.
Passengers exceeds expectations and is in many ways ahead of its time. Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence give stellar performances in this space film. Sadly it was overlooked by critics and the Award ceremonies. Its quality has been downplayed even on this site which is a shame. It has similarities to the futuristic film, Gattaca, which was also unique, ahead of its time and overlooked. I feel in years viewers might discover this gem and give it the praise it deserves. It is definitely recommended.