**Carry-On** is a thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, featuring Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek, a young TSA agent. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, a busy travel day, when Ethan’s life takes a perilous turn due to a blackmail scheme.

## Plot Summary

Ethan is about to become a father and is encouraged by his girlfriend, Nora (played by Sofia Carson), to pursue his dream of joining the police academy. However, during his shift at the airport, he receives an unexpected call through an earpiece that leads him into a dangerous game. A mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman) threatens Ethan, demanding that he allow a bag containing explosives to pass through security without alerting anyone. This ultimatum is tied to Nora’s safety—if Ethan fails to comply, she will be killed.

As the plot progresses, Ethan grapples with the moral dilemma of sacrificing hundreds of innocent lives to save his partner. The tension escalates as he tries to navigate the demands of the traveler while ensuring that the threat does not materialize. The film incorporates elements of suspense and action as Ethan attempts to thwart the terrorist plot while dealing with the psychological strain of the situation.

In a climactic confrontation aboard a flight, Ethan manages to disarm the bomb and confronts the traveler, ultimately trapping him in a vacuum-sealed compartment with the nerve agent intended for mass destruction. The film concludes with Ethan and Nora welcoming their child, signaling a return to normalcy after their harrowing ordeal.

**Themes and Reception**

The film explores themes of ethical decision-making under pressure and the lengths one would go to protect loved ones. Critics have noted that while the premise is compelling and raises significant moral questions akin to “The Trolley Problem,” the execution sometimes falters in character development and pacing. Overall, **Carry-On** presents an intense narrative that intertwines personal stakes with broader societal implications during a festive yet chaotic time.

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