The Passenger is a engaging simple thriller that starts strong, is supported by very well acted characters and generally always keeps it suspense in check. But it fails to deliver enough story and depth to really stick the landing.
Directing is strong, real car driving was a treat that needs to be appreciated more. It adds to the grounded feel of the movie. Besides that it's well shot, composition being the leading factor but not much else exciting beyond that.
Acting is what carries this, both main performances are great and excell in both their roles. Whilst Randy gets a fine story and arc. Benson is first off really well acted and a strong suspense character you can't ever really trust. His moment at the school finally let some light on his story. But that was it. It was lackluster on his side even though we had enough time for it.
All in all, decent thriller.
Directing is strong, real car driving was a treat that needs to be appreciated more. It adds to the grounded feel of the movie. Besides that it's well shot, composition being the leading factor but not much else exciting beyond that.
Acting is what carries this, both main performances are great and excell in both their roles. Whilst Randy gets a fine story and arc. Benson is first off really well acted and a strong suspense character you can't ever really trust. His moment at the school finally let some light on his story. But that was it. It was lackluster on his side even though we had enough time for it.
All in all, decent thriller.