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A train is one of my favorite film settings, so I thought I'd make a thread dedicated to this sub-genre.
This post is divided into three lists. 1. The first list only includes films that take place at least almost entirely on a train or feature a train that is absolutely central to the plot. 2. The second list includes films that contain at least one pivotal scene that involves a train, but do not feature a train as pivotally as the films in the first list. The second list will be trickier to put together, but in essence, every film on it should feature a train that somehow figures meaningfully into the overall story (in other words, just because a few characters spend a couple minutes on a train, that doesn't mean the train is significant). 3. The third list is a bonus list of films that, as of now, meet the criteria for inclusion in List #1 but have only been released on DVD. Some of them, such as Sudden Fear, are slated for future blu-ray releases, and once they have been released on blu, they'll be moved to list #1. All lists are organized chronologically. Also, I've decided to include subway films like The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, since subways are basically underground trains. Please post the films I haven't yet included. If you make a suggestion, please include your rationale for why it belongs on either List #1 or List #2. I might not have seen the film(s) you're suggesting, so you'll need to post your reasoning for why the film(s) in question should be added to the OP. Thanks. List #1 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() List #2 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() List #3 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by noirjunkie; 01-01-2017 at 06:08 AM. |
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If the film doesn't take place on the train, it needs to be about the train. From what I can remember (it's been a long time since I've seen it), this film doesn't meet that criteria.
Regarding Throw Momma From the Train, see my comment above. I'll add Snowpiercer once a pre-order is up. Adding Runaway Train now. Last edited by noirjunkie; 07-10-2014 at 06:31 AM. |
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FWIW, the link just provided lists that as one of the "best train action movies"
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To keep it simple, I'm not including films that only feature a single scene, or even a few scenes, or a trains. Otherwise, the list would become incredibly bloated. I'm trying to keep it pared down. Also, to preemptively address this issue: just because the title has the word "train" in it, that doesn't mean the film is primarily set on or about a train (e.g. Strangers on a Train, Plains, Trains and Automobiles, etc.). Last edited by noirjunkie; 07-10-2014 at 07:04 AM. |
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Blu-ray Samurai
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Thanks given by: | dublinbluray108 (10-20-2018) |
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Throw Momma and the film it pays homage to, Strangers on a Train, meet your criterion of a train being central to the plot, IMO.
Other than that: The Railway Man, Wild Wild West, Passage to India (because the events are set into motion by them missing the train), The Fugitive and Super 8 (only one scene each, but pivotal ones), and Bridge on the River Kwai as it's a railway bridge (and [Show spoiler] at the end).
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