Forget what you see in this film's trailer, it's very misleading and gives the wrong impression. Runaway Train is a story following two hardened escaped criminals who sneak their way onto a 3-engine train only to realize there's no driver on board. The train can't be stopped due to wrecked brakes and fail-safes that don't kick in.
The train company attempts to derail a supposedly empty train before realizing that there are people on board and the prison security are eager to catch them.
There's a lot of swearing and strong performances from the two lead males, supported by Rebecca De Mornay. Eric Roberts plays a dumb but strong criminal who looks up to hard-ass Jon Voight, who has a personal vengeance against the prison security boss. As the train charges on to its destination, the tension rises as the people on board fall into arguments trying to stop the train before it's too late.
The footage of the powerful 3-train locomotives is tastefully done and the sounds will make most heavy machine and train nuts salivate.
It has some long periods of talking and a brilliant subtle electronic soundtrack. Not for everyone, but quite an interesting film with an amazing final scene and a must for train fans everywhere.
The train company attempts to derail a supposedly empty train before realizing that there are people on board and the prison security are eager to catch them.
There's a lot of swearing and strong performances from the two lead males, supported by Rebecca De Mornay. Eric Roberts plays a dumb but strong criminal who looks up to hard-ass Jon Voight, who has a personal vengeance against the prison security boss. As the train charges on to its destination, the tension rises as the people on board fall into arguments trying to stop the train before it's too late.
The footage of the powerful 3-train locomotives is tastefully done and the sounds will make most heavy machine and train nuts salivate.
It has some long periods of talking and a brilliant subtle electronic soundtrack. Not for everyone, but quite an interesting film with an amazing final scene and a must for train fans everywhere.