The Commuter is essentially Non-Stop on train tracks. Neeson is approached by a stranger on a train, gets wrapped up in a deadly criminal conspiracy, and must race against time (and threaten people on the phone) to maintain his own innocence and prevent the murder of countless passengers. before you run out of ways to work around the abandoned drink cart. There’s only so many ways can you choreograph violence in the tight quarters of a moving train, plane, bus, etc. The Commuter looks like an action thriller with a recycled plot, aging cast, and predictable fight scenes.
Maybe a good movie to watch during the January doldrums, but be sure to leave your brain behind.Īllison : If you’ve seen literally any other recent Liam Neeson movie, you’ve probably already seen the majority of this one.
So basically Taken, if it had the quality level of Taken III. Neeson, who appears to be an ordinary citizen, is approached on a train by a woman who proposes this crazy hypothetical scenario: if you got $75,000 to eliminate a random stranger on the train, would you take it? Despite this woman’s obvious psychosis, Neeson does not immediately change seats or pretend to have developed sudden hearing loss, so he becomes embroiled in a criminal conspiracy that involves multiple individuals (who all happen to be on the same train), his perfectly innocent wife (played by the criminally underused Elizabeth McGovern of Downton Abbey ), and what will probably turn out to be a massive criminal operation operating at the highest levels of government. This movie takes the standard Liam Neeson-action plot–hand to hand combat, crazy action set pieces on top of moving vehicles, Neesen risking life and limb to save a vulnerable female in his life who has about five minutes of screentime–but ties it all together with what appears to be one of the most ludicrous movie plots in this century. Ĭlare : At one point in this trailer, Liam Neeson’s character (in classic Liam Neeson style) whisper-shouts, “What the hell is happening?!” And boy, am I with him. Regardless, I doubt this film will disappoint and it should prove to be a fitting way to end a monumental career. What begins as a somewhat sterile and carefully tailored story set in 1950s England becomes increasingly tense and conflictual with the entrance of a woman (played by the relatively unknown Vicky Krieps) in Day-Lewis’ life, though it’s not overwhelmingly clear what incites the deterioration of their romance. He plays a well-regarded dressmaker for London high society who has lived most of his life as a bachelor, forging relationships as sources of inspiration rather than for love. Day-Lewis has the uncanny ability to absorb the character he is playing and completely transform his appearance accordingly (think Lincoln, There Will Be Blood, and Gangs of New York ), and it is clear that the same is done in this film. The trailer is beautifully shot, capturing both the couture of London fashion and the intimate aspects of the characters’ increasingly volatile personal lives.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis form the core of an immensely talented crew tasked with creating what is to be Day-Lewis’ final film. It’s premature to start talking about the Oscars, but not so outlandish to expect that this movie will be mentioned come awards season.Īllison : I was asked about this movie the other day and was honestly shocked that I had not heard of it yet. Finally, Paul Thomas Anderson’s directorial presence means that the cinematography and editing are sure to match the actor’s captivating performances. Indeed, all of the style elements displayed in the trailer, from the fabric to the silhouettes, ensure that this film will be a visual fashion feast. Secondly, the film’s costuming is guaranteed to be breathtaking, giving the film’s fashion focus. First, the fact that this is Daniel Day-Lewis’s final movie means that the film is a must-watch, if only to see the portrayal that will almost certainly secure another nomination, if not an win. Clare : While this movie seems like typical Oscar bait, there are a few aspects in the trailer that leave me hopeful.
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