It was a good psychological thriller. Sometimes you have to watch out for those quiet ones.
TheBlueFuton YouTube channel did a review on this and put it on my radar.
Worth a watch, solid performances and it engaged me like a good movie should. I kept getting vibes of Falling Down, Fight Club (teeny bits) and We Need To Talk About Kevin.
Avoids the cliche of making the lead an anti hero. Gut punch type of movie that stands or falls based on the performance of the leads who were great.
I wanted to give this an 8 but sadly it just did not stick the landing. So many unanswered questions
these writers don't deserve more money this was pure pile of tird. why was he doing what he was doing? why the teacher in parking lots? horrible movie
Agressive Macho: The Movie
Quite the character study, we follow two distinctly different types of personalities on a road trip and it's so interesting to see how they mix. Kyle Gallner really stands out here, I didn't think he had it in him (especially after watching What Comes Around). The drama elements are it's forte but it's also quite tense and there's some well-done bloody gory moments. I'm just a bit bummed by the unsatisfying ending, wanted it to get more thriller-y. But it really is a 50/50 mix of thriller and drama and it respects that until the very end. Very similar to Sympathy for the Devil, but better.
Review by XiofireBlockedParent2023-08-04T15:41:35Z
Forgo some of the made-for-TV jank and you're left with a competent, drama-led thriller about trauma, guilt and the rippling effects these emotions have on those afflicted. Some will bemoan it's drama focus and glacial pace, especially with the Blumhouse monikor atop the poster, but if you prefer your thrillers more understated I think you'll have a decent time with The Passenger. It's not perfect, but what's here is good with some extra fat to chew on after your viewing is over.
While I'm probably not as disturbed as either Randy or Benson, I did relate with the former on a pretty personal level. Randy has sunken into himself, hiding away and removing himself to avoid any chance he may disturb or alter anyone elses life following a troubling childhood experience. This is to the detriment of his personal relationships and prospects, but lessens the chance of conflict or change to almost zero. He is also at the beck and call of his overbearing mother, who is equally protective as she is hindering. To say I see myself in this character would be an understatement, and is a large part of why this movie was so gripping to me. It did make me self reflect and think about maybe reaching out to old friends, and putting myself out there a bit more instead of hiding away all the time. I guess that's the sign of good art; when it personally speaks to you and possibly affects change.