Derailed

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Original title: Derailed
Year: 2005
Running time: 108 min.
Country: United States
Director: Mikael Håfström
Screenwriter: Stuart Beattie (Novel: James Siegel)
Music: Ed Shearmur
Cinematography: Peter Biziou
Cast: Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston, Vincent Cassel, RZA, Melissa George, Addison Timlin, Xzibit, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Esposito, David Morrissey, Georgina Chapman
Producer: The Weinstein Company, Miramax
Genre: Thriller. Drama
Synopsis / Plot: Charles Schine (Clive Owen) and Lucinda Harris (Jennifer Aniston) have noticed each other on the commuter train before. One morning their conversation leads to a flirtation which turns into an evening drink and then, before either one can stop it, a passionate one-night stand. But suddenly a stranger explodes into their world, threatening to expose their secret and lures them into a terrifying game with more surprises then they saw coming and more danger then they may survive.

Critics' reviews

"'Derailed' has a great setup, a good middle passage and some convincing performances. Then it runs off the tracks (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: rogerebert.com
"A glossy and often risible bit of trash (...) 'Derailed' is riddled with holes and undeveloped characters, and marred by lurching rhythms that may reflect some triage editing"

Manohla Dargis: The New York Times
"If you suspend a bit of logic and get on the ride, it's one heck of a good time, with some surprising twists and turns."

Paul Clinton: CNN
"It's hard to know whether to blame Swedish-born director Mikael Håfström, screenwriter Stuart Beattie, or the guy who wrote the book, James Siegel (…) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)"

James Berardinelli: ReelViews
"There's a good film in here somewhere, but it's buried under a messy structure and unclear direction (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"

Anna Smith: Empire
"It held my attention."

Philip French: The Guardian

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