Review of TransSiberian (2008) by Mohannad A — 22 Jun 2012

Avoids tired cliches and aims for original intense moments. A rare solid thriller .

This review of TransSiberian (2008) was written by Mohannad A on 22 Jun 2012.

TransSiberian has generally received positive reviews.

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Fantastic film, have done the Transiberian journey and although my experience was thankfully a lot less eventful (ie completely uneventful)…

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By Billie S (47) on 20 Aug 2017

6/10 Two idiots who you wouldn't trust to leave their front door in the morning decide to take the Transsiberian and to make a series of bad…

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Transsiberian could not have been called a bad road movie if not for a strong Russophobic storyline…

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By John C (2,737) on 11 Dec 2013

Meh. Woody does a good job. Kingsley is underutilized. The lead is hard to connect with, so the the thrills are blunted…

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