Summary:

A young TSA agent, Ethan Kopek, finds his world turned upside down on Christmas Eve when a mysterious traveler blackmails him into letting a dangerous package bypass security and onto a crowded flight.

Review:

Anticipation is high for this thriller, pairing Taron Egerton's intensity with Jason Bateman potentially playing against type. Under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra, known for taut suspense ('Non-Stop', 'The Shallows'), 'Carry-On' promises a claustrophobic, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse confined to an airport terminal, likely delivering nail-biting tension and strong performances.

Audience Recommendation:

Recommended for fans of action thrillers, suspenseful Hitchcockian premises, ticking-clock scenarios, and those who enjoy seeing familiar actors tackle intense roles.

Themes:

Explores themes of moral compromise under duress, the hidden vulnerabilities within security systems, the burden of responsibility, and how ordinary individuals react when thrust into extraordinary, high-pressure situations.

Fun Facts:

• The screenplay for 'Carry-On' was featured on the 2018 Black List, an industry list of highly-regarded unproduced scripts.

• This marks a reunion for star Taron Egerton and Netflix, following his voice work in 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance'.

• Director Jaume Collet-Serra is renowned for directing contained thrillers, often set within specific locations like planes ('Non-Stop') or isolated waters ('The Shallows').