The Commuter Review: 6 Ups & 4 Downs
3. It's Full Of Plot Holes
In most of Liam Neeson's recent thriller films, if you pay too much attention to the finer details, you're going to come away questioning just about everything, and The Commuter is certainly no exception.
Though it's fair to call this a "switch your brain off" movie, if you apply even the most modest critical thought to the absurd central scenario, it crumbles apart with ease.
You'll find yourself quickly wracking your brain about how characters know certain things, were in certain places and were able to carry out certain acts, which could ultimately distract you from just sitting back and enjoying the ride.
Again, do your best to not think to hard - if at all - about the inner machinations of the central plot, and you'll have a much better time with it. Giving the script another pass before green-lighting it probably could've smoothed some of these logical leaps out, though.