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Clocking in at a crisp 100 minutes, The Commuter is a well-executed old-fashioned thriller that doesn't skimp on suspense or visceral action. Just don't expect anything more. I'm going with three out of five.


Neeson keeps it watchable, but the predictable plot never leaves the station.
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Critical reception for The Commuter is mixed, leaning toward mild disappointment. Several reviewers acknowledged it as a competent, fast-paced thriller with Neeson's screen presence and the Collet-Serra direction holding the film together, while a few praised its suspense and twists. However, common criticisms include a predictable and clichéd narrative, a poorly justified train setting, and the film's overall failure to rise above formulaic B-grade action fare. A handful of critics dismissed it outright as disposable January entertainment.
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Clocking in at a crisp 100 minutes, The Commuter is a well-executed old-fashioned thriller that doesn't skimp on suspense or visceral action. Just don't expect anything more. I'm going with three out of five.
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After a lot of fighting and punching, little of which has got to do with why this story was set on a train, the film makes its way towards a conclusion that many would have long guessed.
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January is most known for being Hollywood's trash can and the only thing The Commuter succeeds in doing is solidifying this stereotype.
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Watch The Commuter for what may just be Liam Neeson's last time on-screen as an action hero, but oh, what a glorious ride it could have been, if only.
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Without spoiling anything, I regret to inform you that as usual, the mystery was ruined for me based only on the casting. If you get the hint, then you understand what a pain this trend is, but if you don't, lucky you.
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Director Jaume Collet-Serra, who has teamed up with Neeson for the fourth time for the big screen, does a fine job of keeping the viewer engrossed thanks to a taut script, unexpected twists and turns, and solid performances by the lead actors. There is rarely a moment when the film loses momentum and you're left guessing till the end. Overall, if you're in the mood for some intrigue and mystery, and of course, are a Neeson fan, this one makes an interesting watch.
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Overall, despite a cliched and overexposed narrative that weighs it down, the film delivers precisely what fans of the action star expect, a B-grade entertainer.
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A flashy piece of dumb entertainment...
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The old equation of man-plus-locomotive has been a dependable one for the movies since Buster Keaton rode the rails in The General. (See also: Burt Lancaster in The Train, and Denzel Washington in Unstoppable.) The Commuter isn't in that class, but there are worse tickets to punch, especially in January. Such a woeful time of year for new releases warrants repeating the old warning: If you see something, say something.
Credits
Liam NeesonMichael MacCauley
Patrick WilsonAlex Murphy
Sam NeillCaptain Hawthorne
Jonathan BanksWalt
Vera FarmigaJoanna
Elizabeth McGovernKaren MacCauley
Killian ScottDylan
Shazad LatifVince
Colin McFarlaneConductor Sam
Roland MøllerJackson
Florence PughGwen
Clara LagoEva
Dean-Charles ChapmanDanny MacCauley
Kingsley Ben-AdirAgent Garcia
Damson IdrisAgent Denys
Letitia WrightJules Skateboarder
Jamie BeamishNathan
Pat KiernanHimself
Lee Nicholas HarrisCommuter (uncredited)
Jaume Collet-Serra
Andrew Rona
Alex Heineman
Roque Baños
Nicolas de Toth
Lee Asquith-CoeQRF Policer Officer (uncredited)English films like The Commuter