Review of The Railway Man (2013) by Tvjerry — 27 Apr 2014
This is based on the biographical book by Eric Lomax, a World War II British officer (Colin Firth) who was captured and tortured by the Japanese during the construction of the Thai/Burma railway. His new wife (Nicole Kidman) discovers that his torturer is still alive, so he sets out for revenge.
The mood of this film starts somber and gets more dismal from there. The story alternates between his despondent present and his awful past, while most of the intensity comes from the prison camp (naturally).
Performances are all around strong and the story is compelling, but the film fails to pack an emotional wallop.
This review of The Railway Man (2013) was written by Tvjerry on 27 Apr 2014.
The Railway Man has generally received positive reviews.
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