Jack Nicholson in The Passenger
The Big Picture Jack Nicholson's art-house performances always seem more interesting than his larger, more well-renowned roles. From the beautiful Five Easy Pieces in 1970 to smaller films like Mike Nichols'Carnal Knowledge of the following year, Jack's acting chops are shown off better in small, intimate films.
The Passenger PGDramaThriller Journalist David Locke, frustrated with his career and life, decides to assume the identity of a dead arms dealer he finds in a remote African hotel. As Locke navigates this new life, he becomes embroiled in the dangerous world of arms trafficking, while being pursued by both the law and those connected to the dead man.
The visual style of Michelangelo Antonioni, too, creates a contemplative and sobering atmosphere throughout the movie, but it unfortunately doesn't help the film's grim and dark overtones. The careful composition of his shots and the characteristically long takes and tracking shots is a great chance for him to show off his technical skills, while the sparse, minimal dialogue are all trademarks of the director, lend themselves to the film's overtly bleak mood.
For How Dark 'The Passenger' Is, It's Beautifully Shot The on-location shooting of The Passenger, with sand dunes rolling for what looks like thousands of kilometers, is one of the film's most attractive aspects. Antonioni always seemingly preferred shooting in real locations compared to a studio, presumably to give his films a more realistic feel and touchthat is lost when filming on a sound-stage.
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