Off the Rails

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Off the Rails

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Released Dec 10, 2021

1h 34m

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Drama

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Three best friends from college recreate their post-graduation trip across Europe to honor the memory of their friend Anna. Joining Kate (Jenny Seagrove), Liz (Sally Phillips) and Cassie (Kelly Preston) is Anna's 18-year-old daughter Maddie fulfilling her mother's last wish to have them take this trip with her. When lost passports, train strikes and romantic entanglements get in their way, they put old feuds aside to complete the journey and remind themselves that they are still at their peak.

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Critics Consensus

It has a talented cast and an entertaining soundtrack, but the limp and predictable Off the Rails lives down to its title in the most disappointing ways.

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David Stratton

The Australian

There’s nothing very exceptional about this minor affair, which is blandly directed by Jules Williamson. The film is dedicated to Preston, who died soon after it was completed.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 23, 2022

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It’s predictable but cheery. Phillips, an assured feel-good performer best remembered for the advice she dispensed as Shazza in Bridget Jones’s Diary and its sequels, is responsible for most of the laughs.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 4, 2022

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Nick Schager

Variety

Temporarily recapturing one's youthful spirit while simultaneously accepting and embracing middle age has rarely felt this staid.

Dec 14, 2021

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Not all films have to be life changing. Some can just make you smile and feel good.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 6, 2022

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Neely Swanson

Easy Reader (California)

Wastes not only the talented cast but, more importantly, our valuable time.

Dec 13, 2021

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Given the pleasant scenery, cameos by Judi Dench and Franco Nero, and Blondie songs peppering the soundtrack, it's a shame this earnest comedy of middle-aged misadventures is so predictable and uninspired.

Dec 11, 2021

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Marsha C

This movie had potential to be more meaningful, but missed the mark with the number of outlandish situations they put middle aged women in. The characters weren't well rounded in their identities either except for Liz, Sally Phillips' character.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/23

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Audience Member

Ham acting. People pretending to have a good time. Cliched. High hopes but totally missed to spot.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

I thought this was really wholesome and heart-warming. I love a story about friendship and this was it! The act of sticking by your friends through thick and thin. I love it! It feels hopeful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

A really, really bad movie and we were bored and disappointed. The script was clichéd, the Direction boring and the characters one dimensional at best with zero chemistry. Waste of my time and money, not to mention the talents of everyone involved.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

Kelly Preston is my favourite person in the world ever...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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greg r

Really really poor. Turned it off in 10 minutes. Shamefully bad.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Three best friends from college recreate their post-graduation trip across Europe to honor the memory of their friend Anna. Joining Kate (Jenny Seagrove), Liz (Sally Phillips) and Cassie (Kelly Preston) is Anna's 18-year-old daughter Maddie fulfilling her mother's last wish to have them take this trip with her. When lost passports, train strikes and romantic entanglements get in their way, they put old feuds aside to complete the journey and remind themselves that they are still at their peak.

Director: Jules Williamson
Producer: Bill Kenwright, Arabella Page Croft
Screenwriter: Jordan Waller
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Bill Kenwright Films, Black Camel Pictures
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 10, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2021
Runtime: 1h 34m

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