Passengers (2008)

A grief counselor working with a group of plane-crash survivors finds herself at the root of a mystery when her clients begin to disappear.

Director:

Rodrigo García

Writer:

Ronnie Christensen

Stars:

Anne Hathaway, Patrick Wilson, Andre Braugher

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anne Hathaway	...	Claire
Patrick Wilson	...	Eric
Andre Braugher	...	Perry
Dianne Wiest	...	Toni
David Morse	...	Arkin
William B. Davis	...	Jack
Ryan Robbins	...	Dean
Clea DuVall	...	Shannon
Don Thompson	...	Norman
Andrew Wheeler	...	Blonde Man
Chelah Horsdal	...	Janice (as Chelah Horsdale)
Karen Austin	...	Hospital Receptionist
Elzanne Fourie	...	Young Emma
Stacy Grant	...	Emma
Conner Dwelly	...	Young Claire

Storyline

After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers. Just as Claire's professional relationship with Eric -- despite her better judgment -- blossoms into a romance, the survivors begin to disappear mysteriously, one by one. Claire suspects that Eric may hold all the answers and becomes determined to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

survivor | passenger | plane | explosion | counselor | 

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Taglines:

The line between this world and the next is about to be crossed.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including some scary images, and sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Metropolitan Films [fr] Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 2008 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Almas pasajeras

Filming Locations:

Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$172,544 (USA) (24 October 2008)

Gross:

$270,659 (USA) (31 October 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Mandate Pictures, Persistent Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Eric runs out of his apartment irritated by barking dog, you can see a car parked next to his house. It's actually an old Russian "Zhiguli VAZ 2104" produced by VAZ car factory (Volzhski Avtomobilny Zavod) from the middle of '80 till present day.

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Goofs

In the Special Thanks credits for the "Making of" featurette on the DVD, Andre Braugher's first name is misspelled Andrea.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Claire Summers: [talking on her phone in bed] Hello. Hello... Oh, hi. Hi... No, wide-awake. What's up?

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Soundtracks

"The Cuckoo Waltz"
Music by Johann Emanuel Jonasson
Played by the player piano

User Reviews

A very good watch

Though there are similarities in this film to others, ie... not completely original... it is a very good, very touching movie. It has its moments of intensity, its greatness in the acting and directing. Its not a classic, but with all of the mediocre works that are out there to take your money, this is one that would NOT be a waste of your time.

I would highly recommend this film if you are into suspense, drama, intrigue of any nature.

There are certain aspects that are left open, but so minor that it doesn't distract from the impact of the movie.

All in all -- a very good watch.

6 out of 10