Review of The Railway Man (2013) by Madisen G — 13 May 2014

Academy Award Winner Colin Firth super spectacular along with Nicole Kidman. Just a terrific movie.

This review of The Railway Man (2013) was written by Madisen G on 13 May 2014.

The Railway Man has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lee Ann W (37) on 22 Aug 2015

Beautiful but long movie! I rented movie and was able to do other things during some of the very slow parts…

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By Whoiam D (257) on 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…

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By Andrea M (519) on 14 Jun 2015

Very touching story. Colin firth amazing as always…

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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 Timm S (1,294) on 12 Jan 2016

The True Story That Beggers Belief…

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The Railway Man gives us facts, but struggles to keep the audience's attention with its slow-going and emotionally distant script…

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By Fong K (647) on 01 Sep 2017

I admit I was bored in the beginning of the movie but I will never forget this gruesome tale…

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By Calev C (4) on 19 Nov 2016

This is an excellent movie that needs to be seen because of historical content and because of healing content, especially for those with PTSD…

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By Cricket T (1) on 26 Mar 2016

I believe the tomatometer was incorrect on this film…

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By James O (968) on 30 Sep 2016

Magnificent film. Very touching and powerful…

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