Rumbling, rattling action film revolving around an unmanned runaway freight train hurtling toward Scranton, PA, with a cargo of hazardous chemicals, and around the two lowly railway employees (Denzel Washington, Chris Pine) who go against explicit orders in a valiant attempt to avert disaster: “We’re gonna run this bitch down!” (Continuous TV coverage of the unfolding events — i.e., “Breaking News” — provides clarity and play-by-play commentary.) Obvious, overstated, manipulative, predictable, and, within those strict limits, fully satisfying. With Rosario Dawson and Kevin Dunn; directed by Tony Scott. (2010) — Duncan Shepherd
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