Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

e-70733 When the protagonist tried to cover himself with someone else's identity, he just entered another cage. Rarely, Michelangelo Antonioni began to explain the theme in his own film, of course, the best part of the film is still his ingenious scene scheduling and lens movement. "Even if you try to escape, you can't keep going." Antonioni's desperation is probably deep in his mind. In addition, Jack Nicholson contributed a precious performance in this film beyond his comfort zone.

gogoschka-1 A film of such melancholy and quiet beauty, yet never boring or pretentious, and with a Jack Nicholson that shows that his range as an actor goes far beyond his more famous, over-the-top performances. Superb. 8 stars out of 10.In case you're interested in more underrated masterpieces, here's some of my favorites:imdb.com/list/ls070242495

ben hibburd Michelangelo Antonioni's The Passenger see's Jack Nicholson star as a burnt out reporter covering the conflict in North Africa. Whilst staying in his hotel, he comes across the body of an arms dealer named Robertson who coincidentally looks very similar to Nicholson's Locke. He switches their I.D and decides to co-opt his identity.The Passenger is a film about someone in the midst of an identity crisis, it's about someone who wants to free the shackles of who they are. This is one of the most subdued performances I've seen from Nicholson. Here he feels like a character that has depth and struggles. It was refreshing to see him in a role like this rather then being a caricature of himself. Maria Schneider also does a good job as Nicholson's accomplice.The main problem i had with this film was it felt a bit lifeless. The film was technically sound, and it looks gorgeous due to being shot on location. When I was watching the film I couldn't work out if it was meant to be a thriller or a character study, in the end it's more of a character piece. Over-all The Passenger is a visually beautiful, with a great performance from Jack Nicholson, but the story didn't connect with me.

namashi_1 Michelangelo Antonioni's 'The Passenger' is Artistic Cinema! Its certainly not meant for everyone, as the story-telling in here, is lethargic & very dim. But for those who have a taste for something very different, they certainly will appreciate it.'The Passenger' Synopsis: A frustrated war correspondent, unable to find the war he's been asked to cover, takes the risky path of co-opting the I.D. of a dead arms dealer acquaintance.I wasn't bored or engrossed by 'The Passenger'. I did find myself interested to it, but only in the parts. The lethargic pacing & the dimness got to me after a point, but I definitely credit the film, for its originality. Michelangelo Antonioni's Direction is dim. Cinematography is high-class. Editing could've been sharper. Performance-Wise: Jack Nicholson aka The God of Acting, delivers a masterful performance, yet again. He infuses life into this otherwise moody film, with his marvelous act. Maria Schneider looks angelic & does well in some scenes. Steven Berkoff is decent. Charles Mulvehill leaves a mark.On the whole, 'The Passenger' caters to a niche audience.