A few weeks ago I saw the movie “Passengers,” and with Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence playing the leading roles in the film, I was sure it would be unforgettable.
I feel this movie is primarily a love story, although it has some exciting science fiction, and action-type moments in it. “Passengers” is the story of two passengers that take part in a journey that will last over 100 years. They signed up to take this journey to another planet, and were set to hibernate for 90 years, but their hibernation pods had another plan.
Jim (Pratt) wakes up first and realizes he is alone and will be for 90 years. He eventually decides to wake up another passenger to keep from going insane. This lucky passenger was the young and beautiful, Aurora (Lawrence).
I talked with a young woman that attended this movie and I asked for her thoughts. Sixteen-year old-Heidi Johnson said she attended this movie because of her love for aviation and Lawrence.
“I could not believe he woke her up; she was a stranger to him, why would he pick her?” Johnson said. “I also cannot imagine being alone for 90 years; he had a really hard decision to make.”
Johnson and I discussed the genre of the movie and both agreed it was not all action.
“I thought this movie would be more of a sci-fi type but it ended up being a romance and I loved that,” Johnson said. “I’ve never been disappointed when I see a movie with Jennifer Lawrence as a leading actor. I wouldn’t change a thing about this movie, and I can’t wait to own it on DVD.”
I agree completely with Johnson on this. Lawrence’s work in this movie, like all of her others, was phenomenal. She is able to play so many different roles and be so versatile in her acting and that is such an amazing trait for an actor/actress to have.
In the movie, the ship malfunctions and Jim and Aurora’s love is put to the ultimate test when they have to unravel the enigma associated with the ship’s malfunction.
This is the moment in the movie where Pratt truly begins to shine as a leading character. I could see so much heart and concern in him and it made me feel like he was actually on a ship fighting for his life and the lives of every other passenger.
Before this film, I was indifferent towards him as an actor but after this movie I became a fan. Pratt plays a role that is constantly changing throughout the movie and he plays it fabulously. I was able to follow him through an amazing journey and watch his character develop.
Benjamin Rushing, a junior biological engineering major from Monticello, Mississippi, had eagerly awaited this movie for many months.
“The science and technology associated with this movie is truly amazing and allows the viewer to imagine a different world,” Rushing said. “I had hoped however, that it would be more of a science fiction film than a romance. As a huge fan of the movie ‘Interstellar,’ I had high hopes it would be something similar, but honestly nothing could beat that. However, the leading actors Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence work so well together and I think they were a perfect fit for this movie.”
I personally feel this film is a good length; it keeps your attention all the way to the very end, which is of utmost importance, especially in a film of this nature. The technology and detail in the props used is stunning and gave the viewer much to think about in a futuristic sense. The space views shown in the movie are breathtaking and allow the viewers to feel as if they are right there in space with Pratt and Lawrence. The believability of the movie truly made the film for me. It allowed me to travel to another planet without ever leaving my theater seat.
Overall, in my opinion, this is a wonderful movie. The movie is full of love, action, and science fiction, with a fantastic way of capturing the vastness and awe-inspiring space. Although this movie may not have perfect reviews online, it definitely passed my test and I would love to see it again.
