Review of The Railway Man (2013) by Whoiam D — 15 Aug 2017

I love, Firth and Kidman to pieces..the premise of this movie was touching.. but I found the it boring. It didn't come together well. The ending was the best part.

This review of The Railway Man (2013) was written by Whoiam D on 15 Aug 2017.

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By Arya Darma D (70) on 08 Nov 2016

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By David C (2,598) on 13 Dec 2015

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By Nick Dent (153) for Time Out Sydney (74) on 26 Sep 2017

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By Jessie F (26) on 02 Jul 2015

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By Wayne K (446) on 06 Sep 2016

THIS MOVIE IS NOT ABOUT TRAINS!!!!!! This war movie , should have a gun on the cover and will test your soul…

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By Diane P (31) on 10 Aug 2015

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