Review of The Girl on the Train (2016) by Brendan N — 19 Mar 2017
The book had moments and the film does a serviceable job of adapting the film, that probably is the issue. The film skips over some of the better parts of the book when they needed to stay on track with Rachel.
The character is flawed and Blunt is much too pretty for the role but is still strong. Bennett is really good in her role and the showcase in the film. Other actors are wasted in the roles and it's a shame to see them try in underwritten roles.
The film needed to be closer to the book with the twisting narrative because that's why the book worked so well, like Gone Girl. This book rushes too much and next minute the finale is here and we are meant to care.
Could've been a great film with a better team of writers and director, another 30 mins was required and a director like Scott or Fichner would've known this.
This review of The Girl on the Train (2016) was written by Brendan N on 19 Mar 2017.
The Girl on the Train has generally received mixed reviews.
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