Review of The Train (1964) by Adrian B — 18 Dec 2011
My new favorite war film. John Frankenheimer may be known for a film like Ronin, but he was around to make some fantastic films in the 60s. The plot may sound bland - famous paintings from Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, and others are taken from the French by the Nazis, and are put on a train to Germany.
Burt Lancaster is the head of a railroad crew, and is in charge of running the trains for the Nazis. His mission eventually becomes to prevent the Nazis from taking the cargo across the border, while keeping it in tact.
Half the film takes place on the tracks, yet it's an incredibly intense and suspenseful film. Ronin fans will recognize Frankenheimer's distinct style, as it's incredibly well crafted. Lancaster delivers an engaging performance and is helped by a great supporting cast.
There's plenty of action, humor, and wartime drama, and it blends together perfectly, without the use of any CGI, to create quite a roller coaster of a picture.
This review of The Train (1964) was written by Adrian B on 18 Dec 2011.
The Train has generally received very positive reviews.
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