Review of Runaway Train (1985) by Adam H — 06 Nov 2013

My number one favorite movie OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!

This review of Runaway Train (1985) was written by Adam H on 06 Nov 2013.

Runaway Train has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sandy R (121) on 05 Mar 2014

Masterpiece. An intelligent, existential action film with stellar Oscar nominated performances from Jon Voight and Eric Roberts…

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 06 Oct 2017

Jon Voight always plays such a great psycho. The nihilism and viciousness of his character make this movie as engaging as it is…

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By Roger D (45) on 06 Jul 2013

Jon Voight's performance is worth the watch alone, but the real treat is that Runaway Train is something made for hollywood - but that doesn't…

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By Scott A (1,031) on 23 Aug 2013

Okay, I really did dig the contrived story here and how the entire first half hour is about two guys escaping from prison, and then hitching…

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By Bloodmarsh K (498) on 02 May 2013

Eric Roberts has made an entire career out of going full retard - watching this guy is pure torture, in just about every case, and in 'Runaway…

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By Delysid D (566) on 17 Nov 2017

I love this film, its a real brainless guy's movie but it has a cool story about an intense guy who wants to live and die on the edge…

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By Jude P (456) on 04 Jun 2017

Jon Voight's brilliant and frightening performance is the only reason I rate this 3 stars. If only Kurosawa could have made this as planned…

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By Lars L (31) on 27 Aug 2012

This fantastic thriller adventure movie has captivating and moving performances from the leads, awesome cinematography, what action there is…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 01 Apr 2016

The movie is one of the little gems from the past. Jon Voight in one of his best performances of his career…

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By John A (1,813) on 11 Sep 2014

The cast is brilliant.....one of my favorite 80s action adventure and that's saying something when every other movie made in the 80s seemed…

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