decent movie

Rating: 7/10 (3 January 2017)

Passengers is an art-house science fiction movie that somehow got made by a major studio with A-list stars. Passengers isn't scared to go into dark territory, as a choice made by the main character could be deemed morally dubious. However, as questionable as his actions may be, they are totally human and are handled with tact by the director. The movie's failings are concentrated in its final act when contrivances turn Passengers into a less compelling experience than what it starts out as. The action transpires sometime in the distant future. No date is given but, given the level of technology, it is closer to Star Trek than modern day.