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The Man on the Train

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An aging professor (Donald Sutherland) and a secretive traveler (Larry Mullen Jr.) he invited into his home become envious of each other's lives.
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Donald Clarke Irish Times We remain puzzled as to why they bothered. Rated: 2/5 Jan 11, 2013 Full Review Sam Adams Time Out Chicago It's a familiar template, but it's a joy to see Sutherland get a rare chance to spread his wings. Rated: B Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Worth seeing for the hammy performance by Donald Sutherland. Rated: B- Nov 24, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This film has two big names in it: Donald Sutherland, who is an actor whose work I have always admired, and Larry Mullen Jr., the drummer for U2, my favorite rock group. As much as I love these two people, I have to admit this film is not that easy to watch. It is a long and involved story about two people with two different personalities, one who planning to rob a bank. There is not much action until the end of the film; most of it is about the relationship and character analysis. If you are interested in a movie that examines the characters' personalities, you may find it interesting. Others may find it dull. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Impressive acting, good story even if is very predictable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Frances H Good remake of the French original, with a good performance by Donald Sutherland of the grand old man character. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/27/13 Full Review Audience Member Worth watching for Sutherland...is somewhat slow and boring at times but worth waiting those out. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Apparently this is a remake from the 2002 L'homme du train. I have never been a fan of Donald Sutherland but his character is so convincing you get absorbed in the intense dialog with Larry Mullen Jr. Their short friendship is so intense, they create such a strong bond that seem to know no boundaries. I liked it so much, that now I want to watch the French version as I'm sure something got lost in translation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I have not seen the original but this was a very poetic and moving film that I enjoyed watching... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An aging professor (Donald Sutherland) and a secretive traveler (Larry Mullen Jr.) he invited into his home become envious of each other's lives.
Director
Mary McGuckian
Screenwriter
Mary McGuckian
Production Co
Prospero Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2012
Runtime
1h 40m
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