THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN: Where to begin? This "thriller" based on a book, tells the story of Rachel, a commuter getting over her divorce, but still riding daily by her one-time home now inhabited by her ex-husband and his new wife. On those rides, she becomes obsessed with the neighbors two doors down, thinking they have the perfect life. And then her world is shattered. Emily Blunt plays Rachel, who has become an alcoholic to ease her pain....And thus, she has blackouts and can't remember what has happened in her life. SO, when one of the neighbors comes up missing and she had been spotted in the premises....the plot start to take hold. All of the performances (Justine Theroux as her ex-husband, Rebecca Ferguson as his new wife, Haley Bennett and Luke Evans as the neighbors) are first rate with kudos to Allison Janney as Detective Riley and a meaningful "Cameo" by Lisa Kudrow. A bit hard to follow at times....with title cards telling us where we are in time....(Two months earlier....Today....One week ago) It all works out in the end and was a most satisfying afternoon at the movies. And as my friend, Yvette, who takes tickets, told me "I hated the book but I loved the movie." I hope you will also. It's a fascinating film and Ms. Blunt may get some nominations out of this.
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