“Runaway Train” is a reminder that the great adventures are great because they happen to people we care about. That was true of “The African Queen,” and of “Stagecoach,” and of “The Seven Samurai,” three movies that would otherwise seem to have little in common. And it is also...
Runaway!: Directed by David Lowell Rich. With Ben Johnson, Ben Murphy, Ed Nelson, Darleen Carr. A group of skiers are trapped inside a runaway train hurtling down a mountainside.
“Runaway Train” is simply effective for being a staggering visual experience. However, the film uses a final Shakespeare quote for closure, not depending on demonstration of action. Most action films wouldn’t be able to get away with it. Somehow, it’s an ending with the right touch bec...
Most Surprisingly Mediocre Movie of the Year:Unstoppable. This movie about a runaway train* looked like it would be one of the worst of the year. Instead we got a competent and surprisingly fun thriller. Best Underwater Ballet Sequence:Piranha 3D. This isn’t just the best underwater ballet...
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Possibly Interesting Facts About Julia Roberts 1. Julia Roberts is the sister of actor Eric Roberts of Runaway Train and The Dark Knight fame. She is also the aunt of Emma Roberts of Nancy Drew, Scream 4 and We’re The Millers fame. 2. Julia Roberts has been named one of People magazi...
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For horror fans, the movie is quite fun as it builds the dread to a fever pitch, with the terror train chugging into the night and a maniac still on the loose. Related: The Highest-Grossing Slasher Film Each Year of the ‘80s 10 Runaway Train (1985) The Cannon Group, Inc. With ...