Beautiful; let down by the marketing

Rating: 9/10 (22 February 2019)

This movie is an underrated gem that was unfortunately let down by the marketing.
I've seen a number of criticisms that the movie is 'boring' and 'nothing happens', and from what I remember the trailers did promise a suspenseful, action-packed sci-fi adventure.
That's not what this movie is about.
Passengers is a beautiful, slow-paced story about a man who is facing a lifetime of total isolation. It takes its time exploring his desperation, distractions and despair before sidestepping into a love story between two characters who are surprisingly genuine, and who manage to be sympathetic even when they're being immoral.
The movie is atmospheric above all else with fantastic acting and a haunting score, but I never felt that it dragged, and I was invested in the story from beginning to end.
I'm so glad that I ignored the critics and gave this movie a chance - it's so much better than I expected.