Wednesday, 21 December 2016

FILM: Passengers (dir: Morten Tyldum, 2016)

 "I know people."
"Really?"

Passengers never quite catches fire yet is still a decent movie with a number of strengths.  The obvious marquee appeal of pairing Lawrence and Pratt in this long-gestating project is fulfilled on screen, as the charismatic pair manage to wring interest out of some often thin writing and bland dialogue.  There is plenty of impressive CG sci-fi eye candy on offer, Michael Sheen is spot-on as the android bartender and Thomas Newman's soft-synth score is pleasant.  The last-ditch attempt to generate a bit of real threat does not really amount to much in what is essentially a soft and slightly dull sci-fi love story.




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