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Top Amazon Review
With good production values and a load of suspense, the direct-to-video thriller Atomic Train delivers the goods--ahead of schedule. A rich bureaucrat with a Porsche, a goatee and a defective sense of morality places a defective Russian nuclear warhead aboard a defective American train for cheap disposal but the engine loses its brakes and hurls out of control toward Denver. Will it explode? Will it wipe out half the city? Will the thoughts and prayers of the President--played by Edward Herrmann, in his best Chrysler-salesman mode--do any good? Will Rob Lowe, the major hero of this epic, ever be able to save his career? Atomic Train hauls along every disaster-flick formula you can think of: an estranged couple bonding again during a time of crisis; urban rioting and mayhem; government officials wearing headsets and breathlessly watching video monitors; trigger-happy military men; high-speed stunts; escapes by helicopter; clean-up crews in white spacesuits; many scenes of families being reunited after sub-plot cliffhangers, to major-key crescendos on the soundtrack. The only stereotypical element missing is a dog saved from a fire at the last minute. But, you have to admit, what Atomic Train does it does with pizzazz, a post-Armageddon tone of overly heroic but ultimately disposable machismo and explosions... lots of explosions.
Customer Review 1
Why did this go straight to TV?. This has to be one of the most underated movies I've ever seen.I was hooked.The storyline is wonderful, and the traditional Hollywood, 'save the day' storyline doesn't happen, which is what makes the story so much better than the usual boring predictable tripe. This is however probably why it didn't make the big screen, because it brings home the all to amiable truth of what could really happen.A very good idea, and very well acted, and great CGI.
Customer Review 2
One of the most underrated movies ever. If you're a fan of the disaster movies or just action thrillers you will love this film. It has to be one of the most underrated films ever and im suprised no-one has ever heard of it! The film centres around Rob Lowe's character who has to be the all action hero and save the people of denver from a out of control train which is carrying atomic weapons.The title is so off putting as it's so cheesy but the film is of a really high quality, i saw it by accident one a late night cable channel and got hooked on it. It's a must for a video collection. It also shows the effect that the potential disaster has on the people who's lives are in danger and at times is quite moving as unlike most disaster movies the diologue is very good!!Throughout all this is keeps a great pace and the last 20 minutes keep you on the egde of your seat! Also the ending is spectacular thanks to special effects and a few moments of suprise you wouldn't expect in the usual sterotype movie.Kirstin Davis is a breath of fresh air and unlike her SATC charac ter and Rob Lowe plays the hero to perfection.Over all great diologue, great special effects, great acting and a thrilling ending!!
Customer Review 3
Not Bad for a TV Movie. This starts off as a standard TV disaster movie with a speeding train out of control, carrying a nuclear bomb and heading towards Denver. Rob Lowe is the man who has to stop it and the basic story revolves around the situation and its effect on a number of families who reside in the city. From the title "atomic train" you may think it sounds rubbish, but with the aid of some state of the art special effects, convincing acting and a breathtaking pace, this film manages to rise above standard TV movie fare. Give it a chance, you might just like it.
Customer Review 4
Truely brilliant film. This really is a magnificent movie and constantly keeps you on your toes as it throws up disasters you didnt think could go any further.If something could go wrong rest assured it probably does, it also serves to illustrate just how much one person can seriously mess up a situation. A must see film.
