is given a decent budget, Woody Harrelson + (Sir) Ben Kingsley; who shows ( as he did in Sexy Beast ) that he can be a very accomplished Bad Guy; this time as a bent Russian narcotics detective
Add a couple of very capable supporting actresses, filmed with a background of decaying Russian countryside in snow both on ( + off ) the Trans-Siberian express, all makes for a rolliking ride that's well worth taking
The Story is almost irrellevant here; ( Credulity strains easilly ), Suggest: just go for the ride + enjoy the action, scenery + attractive women+ don't be concerned about the coincidences, continuity + occasional lack thereof....
Brad Anderson showing again that he's a very capable filmmaker ( oh; Next Stop Wonderland is another one of his films )
Two frost-bitten thumbs up
GW
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Topic - Trans-Siberian: Brad Anderson ( The Machinist, Session 9 ) - grinagog 20:00:57 01/19/09 (2)
- Harrelson did a masterful job of playing to the stereotype. * - mr grits 06:14:38 01/21/09 (0)
- RE: Trans-Siberian: Brad Anderson ( The Machinist, Session 9 ) - cmc70 17:26:52 01/20/09 (0)