Review of TransSiberian (2008) by Michael M — 26 Jun 2009

Great and very underrated thriller. Mortimer and Harrelson are both spectacular and Brad Anderson makes another solid film.

This review of TransSiberian (2008) was written by Michael M on 26 Jun 2009.

TransSiberian has generally received positive reviews.

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