Review of TransSiberian (2008) by Kenny R — 07 Aug 2013
It's been a while since there's been a good, old fashioned murder mystery. Transsiberian follows two American missionaires on the way back from China via train. Along the way, they get entangled in a murder investigation in Russia.
Who knew a film set almost entirely on a train could be so tense? The eerie atmosphere is established early on and carries through to the very end. Acting wise, Woody Harrelson has never been better. Playing the honest and devoted husband, it's a nice change of pace from his usual ego-driven characters.
Emily Mortimer does a fantastic job as Harrelson's other half, but I won't go any further for fear of spoilers. And then there's Ben Kingsley. This man has become pretty reliable over the years, so needless to say, he does a fantastic job.
The film moves briskly, and it never overstays its welcome. It was a very good thriller.
This review of TransSiberian (2008) was written by Kenny R on 07 Aug 2013.
TransSiberian has generally received positive reviews.
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