Based on 246 votes and 87 reviews.
This is one of the most inspirational movies I have seen. Shows the nature of our humanity in the face of tragedy
This is the worst movie Eastwood has ever made - maybe even the worst movie that has ever been made. He took the action of three young American heroes and turned it into a reality show without actors and without a script. Clint Eastwood has definitely lost it ever since he talked to an empty chair. This is unfortunate. He used to be a great director.
The movie spent a little to much time going back to the men's childhood didn't have much to do with what they did on the train and was a little drawn out but the ending was very good and also touching. I see some comments that the men shouldn't have played themselves because they aren't actors. I strongly disagree with that. They looked just as good as any other Hollywood actor. They could probably pursue an acting career if they wanted to. They prevented a big tragedy. Very brave men..
acting wasnt the best the story line wasnt great but for some reason i liked the movie would recommend
Save your money. This movie is a waste of time. Mainly the focus is on the three friends, their childhood and past. Finally leads up to their travels. You get to see Venice, Amsterdam, and even a part of scooping out gelato. I felt like I was watching a home movie. Only about 10 minutes of the movie is what happened on the train. Boring. Clint Eastwood has lost his touch. Wait until it comes on TV.
Inspirational, what would you do in the face of danger? These men answered the call. Loved the movie!
True heroes! I loved learning about their lives and what drove them to act the way they did when faced with real face to face danger. To learn about their friendship and see how that was built upon the struggles they faced from childhood bullying. Being a single mom myself of five I loved this movie seeing their relationships with their moms. Bravo!
Great movie.
Pro- prior life up to the event of 3 people, ordinary people. The flash back tie-ins to the event were teaching moments. These 3 weren't extraordinary in anything other than a sense of community. They only wanted to belong. In an extraordinary moment- they only brought their frailty with them. Con- spent too much time trying to get audience to empathize, or identify, with their awkward childhoods. Might be a reach for 12 year olds raised on a diet of DC/Marvel comicstrip/action/adventure movies.
No, if you're expecting action this movie is not for you. But...if you're interested in the boys' story, it is. I loved that it was the actual people who portrayed themselves and I definitely thought it was worth seeing.