Overall a pretty good premise for a well paced movie but it has its flaws. The opening dining sequence is a bit overdone with the supporting characters barely believable with their interactions. Once we get past that however, the script, pace and acting is all pretty solid. There is good tension throughout the film and although violent, particularly at the beginning, it never seems overly glorified. As other reviews have stated, this is NOT a horror film in any respect. What I liked most about the movie beyond the premise was its underlying message of overcoming fear, guilt, rejection and things that can force many of us to retract into a sad and lonely existence. Not to be overlooked, the cinematography is also excellent in maintaining a dreary mood of small town USA. Definitely worthy of your time and be sure to check out the giraffe in the final scene.
Review of The Passenger
