Simon Foster
"An instinctual act of remarkable heroism is afforded the least remarkable effort of director Clint Eastwoods long career.."
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The 15:17 to Paris
- Drama
- Thriller
2/7/2018
94
PG-13
In the face of fear ordinary people can do the extraordinary
On Aug. 21, 2015, the world watches in stunned silence as the media reports a thwarted terrorist attack on a train that's bound for Paris -- an attempt prevented by three young Americans traveling together through Europe. The heroic and courageous actions of Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone help to save the lives of more than 500 passengers on board.
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- Revenue:
- $57,076,286
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
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Cast
Ray CorasaniAyoub- Spencer StoneSpencer
- Anthony SadlerAnthony
- Alek SkarlatosAlek
Judy GreerJoyce Eskel- Jenna FischerHeidi Skarlatos
- William JenningsYoung Spencer
- Paul-Mikél WilliamsYoung Anthony
- Bryce GheisarYoung Alek
- Thomas LennonPrincipal Michael Akers
- P.J. ByrneMr. Henry
- Jaleel WhiteGarrett Walden
- Tony HaleCoach Murray
- Robert PralgoMr. Skarlatos
- Alisa AllapachLisa
- Jeanne GoursaudLea
Reviews
r96sk
This be bad.
'The 15:17 to Paris' portrays the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Thalys_train_attack" rel="nofollow">an event from 2015</a>. The decision by director Clint Eastwood to cast the real life people as themselves was, in my opinion, a poor call. I obviously have nothing against the guys, quite the opposite of course, but they simply cannot act. It's kinda painful watching them, I gotta be honest.
I will say I didn't actually know that was the case before viewing, but I cottoned on fairly quickly whilst watching - especially as Eastwood did similar casting for 'Jersey Boys' four years prior. In terms of actual acting talent, Jenna Fischer and Judy Greer feature minorly.
It isn't just the cast issues, though. The...