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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. --Robert Burns Neveldine, Amazon.com
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: 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. ...Atomic Train
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this film because the title came up on Amazon. I cannot believe this was not released in the cinema, but assume this was because there were no well-known names amongst the actors because it would have rated rather well. From start to finish it is a good edge of the seat job and is two hours of pure enjoyment. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By "j_mendix"
Format:VHS Tape
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.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
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ATOMIC TRAIN
Excellent action movie about a train carryhing an atomic bomb which crashes and then decends into a slightly different area of action great movie plenty of action!
Published 1 month ago by Diane Tate
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Atomic Train DVD.
This DVD was purchased for a friend who does not own a computer.He tells me that it is a very exciting action film and would recommend it to anybody into this genre of film
Published 4 months ago by the whiz
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Atomic Train gone wrong
This film follows in the wake of Death Train. Rather unbelievable a russian nuclear warhead is smuggled on a train carrying, guess what, really dangerous chemicals. Read more
Published on 2 April 2011 by Mr. Stephen Rockey
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THANKS---AMAZON-U.K.--- IT TOOK 10 YEARS TO REALIZE MY DREAM OF OWNING THE GREATEST MOVIE---D.V.D.--OF FILM--PAPILLON--- GREAT MOVIE--GREAT FILMING--GREAT ACTING---MOREOVER--THE... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2010 by RAVI FROM NEWDELHI
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Atomic Train
Probably little dated now.
Good for its time.
Makes good afternoon viewing.
Good for its time.
Makes good afternoon viewing.
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by Gange@
5.0 out of 5 stars
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... Read more
I was hooked.
The storyline is wonderful, and the traditional Hollywood, 'save the day' storyline doesn't... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004 by "skinny_italian"
5.0 out of 5 stars
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... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2003
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