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Bad: Cinematography is "shaky-zoomy," distracting and amateurish, making the whole film seem like it was made for television (which is almost a compliment these days). The original score could've been used for any old thriller, really, and was no indicator of the scene any arrangement accompanied. The direction was very simplistic and subsequently childish.

Characters were hollow and had very little screen time, showing almost zero emotion and having minimal interaction, in turn stirring no sympathy or support. God awful editing was nearly vomit-inducing, never mind the camera-work. Script/useless banter was typical and detracted from the film.

Good: Plot was wonderfully easy to follow and predictable, so it wasn't thrilling and I didn't have to worry about spilling my slushie even once. Used lots of similar shots and really slow movements, mostly the train, so I could be certain that this was a film about a train that seemed to be going fast. I hate it when I don't know if a train movie is about a train, so I'm glad it was on screen for 80% of the film. Seen from the same angles (but variable distance!) every shot. Really good consistency. FOX news was everywhere. Most reliable and nonpartisan news source, so that's a good point, and at one point their logo flashed and took up the entire screen. Scared me so good. I love it when things I love scare me.

Also, it was really grainy. And it had some explosions (previewed in the trailers!)!

Summary: Speed meets Die Hard, minus the original or captivating elements, any substance, thrills or action. Lots of "speeding train" shots which were obviously filmed a lot slower than they are portrayed to be. A great "long live conservative America!" propaganda piece which will perpetuate this age of mediocrity Hollywood is vomiting everywhere.