"Passengers" - Sci-fi drama starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence

[DarthMuppet]

They should reveal it in the next trailer. But they should reveal it so audiences know what they're going into.



But that's why it could backfire. They may think they're protecting a secret or intentionally and/or trying not to make Pratt look unappealing. People know Pratt is this lovable guy and if they go in and see something different than what they expect, they'll feel slighted and manipulated. Marketing really is a key element, because they have to show the true representation of the movie while not giving anything away. Looks like they're doing one and that could hurt it.

In fairness to the character, there is no maliciousness in what he does and the guilt he feels because of his actions is evident, even in the script. With a less likable actor, that might be a problem. With someone like Pratt though, I think the audiences will still sympathize with him, even if they find his actions questionable. He's really at the end of his rope when he does... The thing he does. The love story in the script is very well handled and the two characters do genuinely fall in love with each other. I think if handled correctly, the audiences will be able to look past what Jim has done and see the larger picture.

The script is still fairly easy to find online. If you want to read it, I think you'll see that the way the thing in question is presented, and with an actor like Pratt playing the character, there really isn't anything to worry about.

 

[Kyle]

Finally saw the trailer, doubt they gave too much away. I might be wrong, but given classical screenplay structure they most likely find out that something wrong is going on 20 - 30 minutes in which provides the film with it's key conflict. The trailer didn't show what the elaboration of said conflict was, how the conflict was resolved, nor how one event led to another. It just showed two people wake up early, start to fall in love, and that the conflict is the system is continuously falling apart putting their lives and the lives of others in danger. Basically, it just gave the plot which all trailers are supposed to do. I'm at a loss as to what could be cut. I might be wrong about the layout, I don't know, I haven't read the script - but that's the layout this trailer is hinting at.

 

[stormtrooper]

they aren't gonna give away the twist in the next trailer, it's like a major plot point.
Anyways i liked the trailer and it'll be my number two movie to see after Rogue One this Christmas.

 

[TheVileOne]

I dunno, the trailer seems to give away a lot already.

 

[Doctor Jones]

In fairness to the character, there is no maliciousness in what he does and the guilt he feels because of his actions is evident, even in the script. With a less likable actor, that might be a problem. With someone like Pratt though, I think the audiences will still sympathize with him, even if they find his actions questionable. He's really at the end of his rope when he does... The thing he does. The love story in the script is very well handled and the two characters do genuinely fall in love with each other. I think if handled correctly, the audiences will be able to look past what Jim has done and see the larger picture.

The script is still fairly easy to find online. If you want to read it, I think you'll see that the way the thing in question is presented, and with an actor like Pratt playing the character, there really isn't anything to worry about.

I guess I just gotta read the script to decide for myself. I still don't think I'll read it though. It's all about establishing empathy well and then we will follow the character along anywhere.

 

[Loki882]

Also I don't think that its meant to be a twist in the actual film. So why play it up as such in the trailer (false expectations again and all that)?

 

[DarthMuppet]

Also I don't think that its meant to be a twist in the actual film. So why play it up as such in the trailer (false expectations again and all that)?

Yeah, it's not even remotely a twist in the script. It's just part of the set up. At the very most it could be labeled as a bit of dramatic irony, but not even remotely a twist(though there is a twist related to it later in the film). I think the main reason they're hiding it in the marketing is that if you were to show it out of context, it could REEEEEAAALLY come off the wrong way. Seen in context in the film, I think most people will be fine with it.

 

[Raiden]

I like both Pratt and JLaw, and the premise plus the plot twist seemed to be interesting. I just don't know if it is enough for me to check it out in the theater.

 

[Teelie]

Liking what I'm seeing of this movie. Been a few movies that have made me want to see them in the theater lately.

 

[The Shape]

Also I don't think that its meant to be a twist in the actual film. So why play it up as such in the trailer (false expectations again and all that)?

Why not? It's good marketing. They've simply highlighted a lingering question as to the circumstances at play in the trailer and within the film itself film, one that can likely only be answered by seeing the film (for most people, at least).

The fact that this particular "reveal" isn't meant to be some kind of M. Night Shyamalan-esque twist doesn't mean they need to give it away or spill the beans during the film's marketing campaign. It's natural for the plot of any film to have small twists/turns, ups/downs/, reveals and reversals throughout. I'm not sure why people are advocating that this particular "mystery" should be explained or spoiled for audiences beforehand.

 

[Farren]

Not really impressed with the trailer. Pratt did nothing for me. Seems like a bunch of cliches instead of an original take on romance and scifi. I'll give it some credit for having a bit of a Fifth Element meets The Shining vibe with those sets and the bar scene, but that's about it.

I'm not writing it off but the trailer seems to validate my concerns that this is a shallow film.

 

[DarthMuppet]

Not really impressed with the trailer. Pratt did nothing for me. Seems like a bunch of cliches instead of an original take on romance and scifi. I'll give it some credit for having a bit of a Fifth Element meets The Shining vibe with those sets and the bar scene, but that's about it.

I'm not writing it off but the trailer seems to validate my concerns that this is a shallow film.

There's a lot more going on in the film than the trailer suggests. The spoilers which reveal what's really going on are pretty easy to find if you look. Almost every shot in the trailer is straight out of the script, but edited together in ways that are misleading. I(and several others here) can tell you first hand that the script is in no way shallow. You've got to remember that the purpose of trailers is to sell films to the general audiences, not us film geeks.

 

[Loki882]

The movie could end up being bad, but man if the set and costume designers, as well as the effects/VFX people don't seem to have more than done their jobs well. I love the design of the ship. The outside is designed in such a way that I've never really seen before on film. The inside is a cool mix of futuristic and throwback, with some art-deco thrown in. The layout seems nice, as do the outfits. And the effects look great as well. One moment that I particularly liked/was intrigued was:

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Jennifer being trapped by the zero-gravity swimming pool water that seems to be almost following her. That could end up being really intense/suspenseful if they do it well.

 

[harlequinade]

I dislike Lawrence but like Sheen and Pratt so gonna need to see that even though the trailer is ridiculous and shows most of the movie and apparently makes it look like more is going on than actually is going on

 

[Loki882]

Actually it doesn't and from what I've heard, it does the opposite. It doesn't show a lot of the more interesting stuff that's in the script.

 

[DarthMuppet]

Actually it doesn't and from what I've heard, it does the opposite. It doesn't show a lot of the more interesting stuff that's in the script.

Exactly! People who are dismissing the film now because they thought the trailer either didn't look original enough, or that it showed the whole movie are in for one hell of a surprise when the film comes out. There are some fairly bold plot elements in the script that trailer doesn't even hint at... And some that it does, but only if you know what you're looking for.

Hell, there is also something in the trailer that has given people the wrong idea about something in the third act of the film. Click below if you want to know. It's not a huge spoiler... In fact, it actually creates a bit more mystery when you know that putting it in the trailer they way they did was misdirection.

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The ship is not on a collision course with a star in the final act as the trailer seems to indicate. In reality, the ship is passing close to the star in the second act and is a bonding moment between Jim and Aurora. They're merely on the observation deck taking in the spectacle. It's sort of Jim's way of telling Aurora there will still be experiences worth having even if they're stuck on the ship for the rest of their lives. The reason they are running down the corridor is so they don't miss it.

 

[Gold Samurai]

Does anyone feel cheated when they go to watch a movie with only a handful of actors?

The actors make more than 25 million each and all you really get is two actors and some spectacle.

Is it more satisfying to have huge crowd scenes and alot of A-list actors starring?

I use "Interstellar" as an example.

 

[dark_b]

sarcasm or serious?

 

[Farren]

There's a lot more going on in the film than the trailer suggests. The spoilers which reveal what's really going on are pretty easy to find if you look. Almost every shot in the trailer is straight out of the script, but edited together in ways that are misleading. I(and several others here) can tell you first hand that the script is in no way shallow. You've got to remember that the purpose of trailers is to sell films to the general audiences, not us film geeks.

All right you folks have made me too curious about this script, so I found a version of it. I only skimmed the first third/half because I didn't want to be completely spoiled. And it does improve my opinion a bit. It has a good sense of humor and I can see why Pratt was chosen (although I still prefer Keanu). I'm not blown away but I think there's something of value here. But again, I didn't read the whole thing.

I think the studio really dropped the ball on the trailer. They're hiding the premise (or at least the starting premise -- which I had already guessed and which I'm sure others have also) and it makes the trailer clunky and less dramatic.

 

[Fallen Angel]

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[terry78]

I felt cheated in I Am Legend because there wasn't nearly enough Fred.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

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[NewYorkSpider]

This looks really good. Might give this a watch.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

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Does anyone feel cheated when they go to watch a movie with only a handful of actors?

The actors make more than 25 million each and all you really get is two actors and some spectacle.

Is it more satisfying to have huge crowd scenes and alot of A-list actors starring?

I use "Interstellar" as an example.

For me it's the other way most of the time. Movies with a lot of actors/characters often comes across as spectacles without much substance for me. The superhero-genre is probably the best example at the moment. The Avengers-movies, Civil War, and BvS, for example, has all been just a big ho-hum for me.