Trains

Today's post looks at movies that feature the train as being integral to the film. I love trains. What I love most about them when they do run on time is that you know how many stops there are between your departure and destination and roughly how long it should take to get there. With buses, there isn't as much certainty as to the travel time because of traffic and weather conditions.

That said, the following films feature trains and are, at least in my mind, worth a watch.

Murder on the Orient Express - the Agatha Christie movies are of a distinct type that I happen to enjoy. If you like Midsomer Murders and other such British murder mysteries, this film is for you. The cast are wonderful in the 1974 version.

Subway - this film is something of a cult classic. It has great action and is well worth a watch.

Source Code - I really enjoyed this movie. It is really well edited and a great watch.

The Polar Express - quite timely because Christmas is around the corner. This is a wonderful adaptation of a children's classic. Great family viewing.

Strangers on a Train - this Hitchcock film based on the Raymond Chandler novel of the same name has been referenced in numerous other television programs and films. It is definitely worth a watch.

Transsiberian - this is a wonderful suspense movie that deserves a higher rating than that given to it on imdb.

The Darjeeling Limited - this is a really wonderful film. The cast and the script work. Definitely worth a watch.

Unstoppable - pure popcorn entertainment. A good watch.

The Great Train Robbery - this film has a great cast and script. It really is a must see. Lots of fun to watch.

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three - my preference is for the 1974 version. The more recent ones don't work quite as well as this version. This film is an exciting thriller.

Before Sunrise - the first of the trilogy of films by Richard Linklater, this film is a wonderful romance movie for those that like dialogue pieces. Definitely worth a watch.

Speed - not technically a train movie, it does have a train section in it so I am including it in this post. That and it is one of my all-time favourite Keanu action films. Very easy to watch. Dennis Hopper rocks in this movie.

What about you? Do you have a favourite train movie? If so, let me know in the comments below.