Review of Runaway Train (1985) by Dave E — 16 Oct 2009

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This review of Runaway Train (1985) was written by Dave E on 16 Oct 2009.

Runaway Train has generally received positive reviews.

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2 career criminals escape an Alaskan maximum security prison only to end up on an out-of-control train with no engineer and no way to stop…

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By David M (3,086) on 23 Jan 2013

I didn't think I would like the movie. However, it does have it's moments. (Ps: Danny trejo's first movie)…

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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 Rosco B (61) on 18 Apr 2013

Upon spying the words `A Golan-Glebus` production above the titles, you could be forgiven for expecting a noisy, pea-brained actioner in the…

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By Alex K (2,253) on 27 Jul 2013

Jon Voight Is Going To Turn 75 Years Old This December…

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By Stefan G (492) on 22 Nov 2014

Exciting enough, but ruined somewhat by Roberts' assholery and Voight's leering…

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By Ryan S (2,401) on 19 May 2018

4/5. Runaway Train boasts some amazing stunts, really fantastic shots, and a great performance from Jon Voight…

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By Chen U (10) 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 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 Jeff H (1,831) on 13 Dec 2014

I had never heard of this film before I stumbled across it on Netflix and now that I've seen it, I'm actually pretty impressed…

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