A criminal arrives in a small town and plans to rob the local bank. But when he arrives, he meets a retired professor, and his plans change unexpectedly. The professor lets the thief live in... Read allA criminal arrives in a small town and plans to rob the local bank. But when he arrives, he meets a retired professor, and his plans change unexpectedly. The professor lets the thief live in his home, and a troubled friendship arises.A criminal arrives in a small town and plans to rob the local bank. But when he arrives, he meets a retired professor, and his plans change unexpectedly. The professor lets the thief live in his home, and a troubled friendship arises.
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- Darbon
- (as Sam Jephcott)
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- (as Bill Pappas)
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Mullen is playing the strong silent type and he does it with his stone face. Meanwhile Donald Sutherland is going off. He's acting for all he's worth with all his experience in tow. I don't see much in this performance for Mullen other than a lifetime of playing thugs with really short lines or playing in a really successful band. He should probably stick to the band. Sutherland is giving a lot here but Mullen isn't returning much. He has a flat monotone voice and stiff facial expressions. Although U2 fans may disagree vehemently. I saw the 2002 french movie, and I liked it for its attempt at a different kind of crime caper but I didn't love it. I have even less love for this one.
I did not know that the "thief" was a U2 member - and I am glad I didn't know - I may have pre-judged the performance. I thought he was terrific - his character had fewer lines than Southerland but he definitely has an on screen presence that is engaging (I thought he must be some stage actor transitioning to movies because I'd never seen him before and I do see a lot of movies).
I am surprised to see negative reviews. Yes, the ending was a bit confusing but then it all comes together. One of the more interesting movies I've seen in a quite a while. Worth watching for sure.
Did you know
- TriviaLarry Mullen Jr is also a member of the group U2.
- Quotes
The Professor: [to his student] I don't know who is the more obtuse, you who see questions when there are only answers to be seen, or me who seeks an answer when there might not even be a question.
- Crazy creditsThe film shows the credit "based on the film directed by Patrice Leconte "L'Homme du train" screenplay by Patrice Leconte and Claude Klotz" but the original film "L'Homme du train" only credits the screenplay to Claude Klotz (Scenario et dialogues: Claude Klotz)
- ConnectionsRemake of Man on the Train (2002)
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
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- 2.35 : 1