Synopsis
A TransSiberian train journey from China to Moscow becomes a thrilling chase of deception and murder when an American couple encounters a mysterious pair of fellow travelers.
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Cast
- Woody HarrelsonRoy
- Emily MortimerJessie
- Kate MaraAbby
- Eduardo NoriegaCarlos
- Thomas KretschmannMyassa
- Ben KingsleyGrinko
- Etienne ChicotFrenchman
- Mac McDonaldMinister
- Colin StintonEmbassy Official
- Perlis VaisietaManager Hotel Pushkin
Recommendations
- 83
The A.V. Club
Though Anderson's storytelling gets murky at times, it's still a fine showcase for his versatility, adding to an impressive, under-the-radar résumé that includes the underrated science-fiction comedy "Happy Accidents" and the first-rate horror film "Session 9." - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
A vigorous, fast-paced tale that entwines plot with character and psychology set against an incredibly exotic backdrop. - 80
Variety
An engagingly up-to-date melodrama steeped in local color and steered by a treacherous sense of morality. - 75
New York Post
Brad Anderson's Transsiberian is a genuine sleeper that jump-starts an almost extinct genre. - 75
TV Guide Magazine
The execution is masterful and even as you see the building blocks of the climax being put into place, it's a delight to watch them fit JUST SO. - 70
Film Threat
Mortimer delivers as a mentally disintegrating wife, but it's Harrelson who provides the most fun, playing against type as the down-home Roy. - 70
The New York Times
Until it fizzles in an anticlimactic train crash, it is extremely entertaining. - 67
Entertainment Weekly
Who doesn't have a sweet tooth for intrigue on a train?
