Product: Passengers (2008)
Rating: 4.0
Interesting, But Somewhat Predictable Film
We watched this movie and found ourselves both intrigued and annoyed by the progress of the story. Anne Hathaway as Claire seems both touching and naive as a PhD counselor who is trying to move from the academics of her profession to real life situations.The passengers assigned to her seem reluctant and guarded in what they say. Much to her surprise she starts hearing very different stories about what actually happened just before and during the crash. Her life is further complicated by a handsome passenger named Eric, played by Patrick Wilson who doesn't seem to want to play by her rules.Her counseling efforts are further complicated by the disappearance of some of the passengers without explanation. Claire immediately suspects the airline of foul play and tries to confront the airline representative who is totally unhelpful. Feeling helpless and frustrated by events, Claire turns to Eric and events are further complicated for her.The movie moves on to a surprise ending which my wife, the mystery fan, had already guessed. The ending provides a satisfactory wrap up which explains the strange developments.There is nudity in one scene and the movie is rated PG-13. We enjoyed the movie and might watch it again sometime.