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The Passenger

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Randy (Johnny Berchtold) is perfectly content fading into the background. But when his coworker Benson (Kyle Gallner) goes on a sudden and violent rampage leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Randy is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past to survive.
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Nick Allen RogerEbert.com Even if this movie doesn’t achieve a great epiphany at the end of the darkest route, it offers a great showcase for Gallner in particular. Rated: 3/4 Aug 4, 2023 Full Review Michael Nordine Variety Proves sneakily effective with its low-key approach to several kinds of violence. Aug 2, 2023 Full Review Ian Bunting Daily Record (UK) The climactic diner scene sums up the film as a whole; tight, tense and dialogue-heavy with two young actors wonderfully playing off each other, led by a delightfully dark Gallner. Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Nicholas Bell Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) A sinister joy ride about reclaiming the driver's seat. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 22, 2023 Full Review Chad Byrnes LA Weekly/Village Voice There are simply too many scenes with Benson pointing a gun at people and yelling, “Shut the f— up!” After a while, it feels rote and rehashed in a movie that was anything but up to that point. Even with the road bumps, it’s a thrilling ride overall. Aug 18, 2023 Full Review Adam Lock Ready Steady Cut The Passenger is a competently crafted, small-scale movie that makes the most of its low-budget and minimalist plot structure. The characters are well-written, and the acting from our two leads, Berchtold and Gallner, is surprisingly effective. Rated: 3/5 Aug 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel C The foundations of a great story are discernible and there are some fantastic performances, but the writing for a few very crucial moments, as well as some resolutions for things set up early in the film are underwhelming at best. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/05/25 Full Review Derek D Definitely a must see movie. Don’t let the weak dialogue and writing in the first ten minutes throw you off. This movie is unsettling and well done. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Audience Member I've never hated a character more than the loathsome piece of trash that Gallner's "Benson" is in this film. He embodied every incarnation of evil bully one can encounter from childhood through adult life. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/25 Full Review Izzy 1 Good acting but meh Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Wendel L Direção: Ok Atuação: Bom Roteiro: Bom Caracterização: Bom Soundtrack: Ruim Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/25 Full Review Abby D This is one of the best thrillers I've seen in years. The characters are so deep, and Kyle Gallner's performance is as horrifying as it is touching. Even after committing violent acts, I felt haunted by his grief. My emotions were all over the place watching this film, much like a theill ride, and I wasn't sure where or how it would end. I've re-watched it, and found symbolic themes throughout the film. I absolutely loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Randy (Johnny Berchtold) is perfectly content fading into the background. But when his coworker Benson (Kyle Gallner) goes on a sudden and violent rampage leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Randy is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past to survive.
Director
Carter Smith
Screenwriter
Jack Stanley
Distributor
Paramount Home Entertainment
Production Co
Blumhouse Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 4, 2023
Runtime
1h 39m
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