About The Commuter

The Commuter is a thrilling action film released in 2018, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The movie features Liam Neeson who portrays the protagonist, Michael MacCauley, a former police officer turned insurance salesman. The movie is packed with suspense and mystery as Michael encounters a mysterious stranger on his daily commute home.

The story unfolds with Michael being caught up in a dangerous criminal conspiracy after meeting a mysterious woman named Joanna. She challenges him to unveil the identity of a secret passenger on his train before the last stop, threatening the lives of his fellow passengers and his family. Michael is pushed against the clock in the nail-biting chase to solve the puzzle.

Making / Production

The production of The Commuter involved a collaboration of several production companies including StudioCanal, The Picture Company, and Ombra Films. The film was shot in UK and New York. Much of the film's suspense-filled sequences were created inside a life-size replica train, representing the commuter train Michael rode every day.

Actors

• Liam Neeson as Michael MacCauley. Neeson plays the role of a distressed yet determined protagonist flawlessly. His transition from an ordinary commuter to a reluctant hero is enthralling.
• Vera Farmiga as Joanna. Portraying the mysterious antagonist, Farmiga’s performance adds an extra dose of intrigue to the film. In spite of her limited screen time, her character is a pivotal part of the plot.
• Patrick Wilson as Alex Murphy. Wilson delivered a convincing performance as Michael's former police partner whose loyalties come into question.
• Jonathan Banks as Walt. Banks plays the role of an old but observant co-passenger who gives Michael some crucial clues.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the fourth collaboration between Liam Neeson and director Jaume Collet-Serra, following Unknown (2011), Non-Stop (2014) and Run All Night (2015).
• The life-size replica train used for the most parts of the movie was 16 coaches long in total.

Quotes

• "What kind of person are you?" - Joanna
• "I used to be a cop." - Michael MacCauley
• "What's in the bag?" - Conductor Sam

Music, Soundtrack

• The musical score was composed by Roque Baños, who added an extra layer of suspense and tension to the film's plot. Key tracks from the movie's score include "A Commuter's Trip" and "They Are Watching You".

Awards

While it didn't receive any major award nominations, The Commuter was well-appreciated for its edge-of-the-seat thrilling mystery and the compelling performance from Liam Neeson.