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- 2008
- R
- First Look International
- 1 h 51 m
- 2008
- R
- First Look International
- 1 h 51 m
Summary One of those legendary train trips that people used to dream about taking, the Transsiberian Express has probably seen better days. An American couple, Roy and Jessie, decide to return home the long way from their recent sojourn in Peking and meet another couple from the West, Carlos and Abby, with whom they quickly form that tenuous bo...
Directed By: Brad Anderson
Written By: Will Conroy, Brad Anderson
- 2008
- R
- First Look International
- 1 h 51 m
- 2008
- R
- First Look International
- 1 h 51 m
Transsiberian
72
6.0
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Summary One of those legendary train trips that people used to dream about taking, the Transsiberian Express has probably seen better days. An American couple, Roy and Jessie, decide to return home the long way from their recent sojourn in Peking and meet another couple from the West, Carlos and Abby, with whom they quickly form that tenuous bo...
Directed By: Brad Anderson
Written By: Will Conroy, Brad Anderson
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
72
81% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
19% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
72
81% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
19% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
One hell of a thriller. It's not often that I feel true suspense and dread building within me, but they were building during long stretches of this expertly constructed film.
All in all, the film is an excellent, if modest, alternative for moviegoers who have been blockbustered into submission this summer.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 42 User Ratings
6.0
50% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
40% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
10% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 42 User Ratings
6.0
50% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
40% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
10% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Charity workers go on long way round train journey to get home, meet fellow travellers, couple get separated, Russian police involved.
Quite a decent thriller which builds up nicely & has the inevitable "goes bonkers" at the end.
It does have some plot holes but always good to see Ben Kingsley in sinister roles & Emily Mortimer is very good too.
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A vigorous, fast-paced tale that entwines plot with character and psychology set against an incredibly exotic backdrop.
Manages to pull off a couple of startling surprises.
Brad Anderson's Transsiberian is a genuine sleeper that jump-starts an almost extinct genre.
Since Alfred Hitchcock set the standard for strangers-on-a-train thrillers, Anderson has a lot to live up to. He falls short of creating a new classic, but he does manage to keep us on edge for most of the movie.
Just as nasty as the titular mode of transport is the script's wanton declaration of theme and a cynical and fashionable belief in moral grayness that may complement the frosty setting but nonetheless feels easy.
Transsiberian is a fine film with solid performances from the entire cast, however, the proceedings fall apart a bit in the second half. During the first half, the film is packed with tense thrills and incredible amounts of mystery, keeping you glued to your seat. However, in the second half, the film falters heavily. The tricks it pretended to have up its sleeve with not nearly worth it or downright predictable. At their worst, the plot elements in the second half become outlandish and wildly implausible, plus without reasonable explanation as to how certain things happen. Instead, the film opts to rush its ending a bit and skip ahead, but the pieces it skips would make the ending actually make more sense. Instead, the film is emotionally distant and keeps the audience at an arm's length, keeping us in the dark while it feels as though the characters know more than we ever will. That said, the film half is very well executed and incredibly tense. The acting is good throughout, plus the cinematography is quite good and the production design is very strong, especially aboard the train. Overall, Transsiberian hits the brakes and skids on the tracks in the second half, but its strong first half comes close to overcoming those problems.
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Transsiberian could not have been called a bad road movie if not for a strong Russophobic storyline. All Russian here is as desecrated as possible, from flight attendants, to Russian soldiers at the end. I do not argue that in Siberia people live worse and poorer than in the European part, but not to a certain extent, although liberals will clearly like the film. If you remove the political agenda, then the film can be watched.
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This is a silly movie. It definitely got too high a score from the critics. Stephen Holden, of the Times, spoiled the ending in the first line of his review. Well, I guess the movie spoiled itself. This is lazy filmmaking. Whoever mentioned **** in the same breath as this needs to have his mouth washed out with soap.
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Production Company
Filmax International,
Canal+ España,
Filmax Group,
Castelao Producciones,
Universum Film (UFA),
Telecinco Cinema,
Future Films,
Lietuvos Kinostudija,
Scout Productions
Release Date Jul 18, 2008
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating R
Tagline Arrive on time.
Awards
Gaudí Awards
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 3 Nominations
Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain
• 2 Nominations
