Remember, this is an old girl

Rating: 7/10 (12 February 2018)

A lot of my friends found this film a bit simplistic and underwhelming.
I quite enjoyed it.
The story is coming on for 90 years old now and if you were to shred it down to its atoms there really isn't a lot going on.
But a lot of the stories of that time were about exotic locations that only the rich or adventurous could embark on.
I thought the film captured this well.
There are lots of cinematic shots of sunsets and snowy mountain passes that the train chugs its way along.
The camera often glides along the carriages capturing the occupants through foggy windows or inbetween luggage racks.
The acting and characters I thought were all at least adequate for the yarn - considering they needed to be quite sterotypical.
To enjoy this you have to put quite a lot of effort in yourself.
Don't expect teeth rattling action or intricate plot twists or nudity or intrigue.
I do recommend this, but you do have to be in the mood for it.