Review of TransSiberian (2008) by Batur G — 12 Aug 2009

Very enjoyable thriller with a refreshingly original premise and nicely done twists along the way.

This review of TransSiberian (2008) was written by Batur G on 12 Aug 2009.

TransSiberian has generally received positive reviews.

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With top-notch performances (especially that of Mortimer) and the gray of the Siberian wilderness providing an apt backdrop for the movie's…

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By Grant H (1,337) on 25 Jul 2014

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A very effective Hitchcockian thriller that starts off as a modest drama, taking a good time to develop its characters in a careful way, and…

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Since Alfred Hitchcock set the standard for strangers-on-a-train thrillers, Anderson has a lot to live up to…

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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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