Passengers [DVD]

ACT I: The film takes place on a computer-operated spaceship bound to a planet in another galaxy believed suitable for colonization by the humans it is carrying. This was the second such mission, the first having been a huge success for its corporate backers, both historically and financially. Almost 3600 souls were on board, maintained in a state of suspended animation for the two centuries or so trip. But early in the voyage’s second century, something causes the suspended animation pod in which our hero laid sleeping to awaken him. So the movie starts with a powerful rendition of the human transition from a state of materially splendored existential ALONENESS, to a state of bottomless existential LONELINESS. His only company is an automated bartender who is perpetually agreeable to a fault. A particular fly in the ointment here is the fact that our fully grown-up hero discovers that the ship has yet another 90+ years to go before it reaches its destination, a length of time that is for-sure longer than even the longest lifetime he can reasonably expect to have left. In other words, he is likely to die alone before the ship can reach its destination, leaving him with not much to look forward to, as a social being, for the remainder of his years. ACT II: The movie then shifts into high gear when the man discovers both instructions on how to rejuvenate a pod, as well as a pod containing a beautiful young woman of the right age for him. He is immediately confronted with a most painful ethical dilemma, as he sees in her an ideal companion for the lonely and otherwise meaning life ahead of him. But to rejuvenate her pod would be to condemn her to the same fate as he finds himself trapped in—namely, a life likely to end considerably before the ship reaches its destination and all the other souls in suspended animation are reawakened. He tries hard to forestall his desperate longing for her, but eventually can no longer resist. While she is initially ignorant of how her pod had malfunctioned and reawaken her, the relationship between them grows (along with support for their dev eloping fondness for each other from the automated bartender), all the way to the point where the hero finds a ring and has decided to ask the heroine to marry him. However, just as this is about to happen, in a moment when the hero is called away by some mechanical problem with the ship, the automated bartender lets the cat out of the bag. When the hero reappears, the heroine explodes with rage at what he has done to her—selfishly condemning her to a fate similar to his—for which she has come to despise him and wants nothing more to do with him. The problem is that they lack access to any process that can reverse termination of the suspended animation. Both his sense of shameful guilt as well as the heroine’s spite and hostility for the hero rise to violent proportions, to where he begins to contemplate drastically self-injurious means of atonement. ACT III: At this point, a third suspended animation pod somehow opens independently, and a fourth character enters the scene. In full uniform, an extremely brusque and gruff, “strictly by the book,” “of few words,” and “take charge” stock character, who holds the Navy rank of “Chief” (he constantly refers to the ship as “my” ship), emerges; wrapped around his wrist, he has credentials that allow him access to many of the ship’s otherwise inaccessible processes. He is soon advised of how the hero caused the heroine to come out of suspended animation, but he is at a loss as to why he and the hero have come out of it. What our characters soon discover, however, is that the ship is beginning to sink into a level of mechanical dysfunction that will eventually cause it to disintegrate. Apparently some meteors had passed the ship’s shield and severely damaged the ship’s auto-control mechanisms. Attempted repairs cost the Chief his life, without his having succeeded in making everything O.K. In fear and grief, the remaining couple struggle to survive. They have the Chief’s credentials, which allows them to activate the pods, but they soon find out that only one person can be returned to suspended animation (one must stay behind to activate the controls). The remaining one is left to risk life and limb in an attempt to make the final repairs. Our hero apologizes to the heroine, and he insists (given all that he is guilty of having done to her) that he be the one to stay behind. ACT IV: At this point, I leave it to you to see the film for yourself. So far, I feel no “spoiler alert” guilt because there is nothing up to this point in the story that an experienced sci fi movie goer might not have anticipated to come next. But from here, the denouement proves very interesting and satisfying. I think of the ancients, sitting by the campfire or in their worship huts, listening to expertly told mythopoetic tales about life and the meaning of the stars; this movie is something of such an experiences for us living in the new millennium, with basic issues of human existence surfacing in white-hot adventure mode—the special effects are very good! So I think that I’ll just leave you to experience the end for yourselves. What you already know of the movie will surely not turn you off to any surprise it might still hold for you, for the journey more than the destination is the point here. Not a whole lot of would-be mythopoetic works of art these days can claim to achieve anything like that. I have long been a student of antiquity and a psychotherapist, so I fancy myself having developed some sort of “feel” for this kind of thing. Clearly, for this movie, it is the melody and not the words that will stick with you, particularly if life, death, and what to do with the time left to each one of us mortals is at all a currently abiding issue for you. Unequivocally, I can say that this film leaves many space thrills & adventure movies in the dust, providing the most common of persons something genuinely marvelous to ponder upon (at least until one breaks the spell by getting off the couch or out of bed to go to the refrigerator to get another cold beer or soda). All I can say to conclude is to thank very much all the makers of this not particularly universally heralded/yet spot-on film for their highly commendable and very well balanced—although understandably quite scientifically fanciful (but which does not violate the bounds of credible science FICTION)—efforts.

"Passengers" is a captivating and visually stunning sci-fi movie that delivers on every level. Directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, the film is a thrilling journey through space that will leave audiences mesmerized.The film tells the story of Jim Preston (Pratt), a passenger on a spaceship who wakes up from cryogenic sleep 90 years too early. Stranded alone on the ship, Jim begins to go stir-crazy until he discovers another passenger, Aurora Lane (Lawrence), who he wakes up in a moment of desperation. The two soon find themselves on a dangerous journey to save the ship and all of its passengers.Pratt delivers a fantastic performance as Jim, bringing depth and charisma to a character who is struggling with isolation and desperation. Lawrence is equally impressive as Aurora, and the chemistry between the two leads is palpable. The two actors bring a sense of humanity and vulnerability to their roles, making the audience invested in their journey.The film's stunning visuals and special effects are a feast for the eyes. The spaceship, which serves as the primary setting for the movie, is beautifully designed and feels like a character in its own right. The cinematography is also top-notch, with breathtaking shots of the ship and space that add to the film's epic scope."Passengers" is a movie that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. The story is thrilling and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns that keep viewers guessing until the very end. The film's themes of love, loss, and sacrifice are also deeply moving and thought-provoking, adding another layer of depth to an already excellent movie.Overall, "Passengers" is a must-see movie that showcases the best of sci-fi storytelling and filmmaking. With an incredible cast, stunning visuals, and an engaging story, it is a movie that will stick with audiences long after the credits roll.

Passengers, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, was an exceptional cinematic experience that deserved much more recognition than it received. This thought-provoking sci-fi film presented a captivating story filled with romance, suspense, and moral dilemmas. Lawrence and Pratt delivered powerful performances, effortlessly drawing viewers into their characters' emotional journey. The visually stunning sets and special effects added to the film's immersive atmosphere, creating a truly mesmerizing experience.It's disheartening that such a remarkable movie went relatively unnoticed by the masses in theaters. Passengers deserved a wider audience to appreciate its intelligent storytelling and the chemistry between the lead actors. The film's exploration of isolation, ethics, and the human condition left a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to have seen it.While it may have missed its deserved recognition during its theatrical release, Passengers is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered and celebrated. It's a cinematic masterpiece that demands attention and should be on every film enthusiast's must-watch list.

I have watched this now more than a dozen times. It is about a couples relationship with no outside interference. No cell phone, no social media. If you like space movies and you want to see how two people overcome a major obstacle, this is the movie for you.

I really enjoyed this movie - it was kind of strange and kind of different and really good. It had love and heartbreak and adventure and survival and desperation and some triumph.

good movie over all - what would you do if you were placed in the same situation type of movie

If you ever want to go through an emotional existencial crisis, with a bit of drama, and sci-fi , then this is the movie for you!

Great picture and sound and a really good movie

The movie was more enjoyable than I expected with a simple but well executed story.The 4K picture and audio quality makes this worthy material for showing off your home theater.

great special effects and believable characters

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