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The ambitious sci-fi romance "Passengers" was a visual treat in the service of a powerful story.
Under the direction of veteran director Morten Tyldum, stars Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence shine brightly, creating a unique chemistry.
Seeing their characters isolated in space and subjected to an intense attraction aroused all kinds of emotions.
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Every detail of the production design, from the starship to the advanced costumes, oozed with quality special effects.
But what I appreciated most was how it explored complex ethical dilemmas linked to human intelligence and loneliness.
Tyldum handles the suspense to the end with mastery and a soundtrack that collaborates in making the work a true sentimental odyssey.
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Undoubtedly, a blockbuster that knew how to elevate the genre thanks to its powerful emotional charge and stimulating ideas.
It did very well at the box office, grossing over 280 million dollars worldwide, it remained for 7 weeks among the top 10 grossing films in the USA and managed to gross 100 million in its first weekend in the North American market alone.