Platicsco
Good story, Not enough for a whole film
Lollivan
It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
Zlatica
One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Aki Rantakolmonen
I almost instantly know when couple first minutes of the film was passed that this is not gonna be as good as the Last Passenger was. Well, turned out this isn't actually even close of it.Both basically are "one filming location" - movies and they are filmed on the train.It's actually hard to pick any good things. I always like when actors and and filming scenes are limited. Still this was too pointless and does not make sense. I didn't like any of the actors (or character), except Lisa.The ending and the whole plot was stupid. Not to mention about the acting. Pointless shouting and goofing aroundTo summarize, It's not total catastrophe, but really close of it. I do not recommend to watch this. If you're up to train movies, go watch Last Passenger.
sbcobba
I got this movie out as a DVD recently, not knowing anything about it or the actors/director. My interest was due to the fact that it is set in Perth, where I'm from. It's a great small budget film in which all the action takes place on a train. The actors, especially the lead - the tall thug, are excellent and the script quite confronting, with snippets of humor throughout. The storyline is quite believable for anyone who's been even briefly annoyed with idiots/anti-social members of society acting-up on trains. My wife and I sat transfixed for the entire movie, which is pretty unusual. I certainly recommend this movie, although not if in the mood for a light, fluffy feel-good experience!
SamuelHW
I saw this film the other day on a Qantas flight back to London from Sydney. If anyone has ever done the flight then you'll know how tedious it is, but I decided to explore some of the more obscure films that were provided and was rewarded with this little gem. Featuring only five characters and very little action, it manages to keep you hooked through great dialogue and interesting characters which are well acted. In fact, it is reminiscent of a Harold Pinter or Samuel Beckett play, bearing more than a few resemblances to "Waiting For Godot" and the like. It creates tension and keeps you guessing throughout through character development and conversation, rather than showy special effects and cheap thrills. At times it drags, but this is a minor flaw and overall it's well worth checking out, proving that there's more to Australian media than Neighbours and Home And Away. Good stuff
nobbytatoes
Last Train to Freo is one of the most interesting Australian films of the year. Stripped to basics with minimal cast and only one location of the train carriage, taking our two protagonists Steve and Trev, and three strangers from Perth to Freemantle. Starting off just as a two hander with Steve and Trev, conversation is minimal and ultimately doesn't grab your attention. It's all small talk between friends, yet insight does start to unfold. Steve holds himself as an omnipotent "bogan", constantly referring to himself as 'complex and multifaceted'. Steve also holds himself as protector to Trev, a drug addict. Trev is the down trodden no-hoper, sticking to Steve through constant abuse. As time ticks by, when the story already looks stretched beyond limits, our first stranger boards the train, and everything changes.Last Train to Freo is a great character study on the interaction between strangers. It has become a modern trend that people in situations like the train, kept to their own and turn the blind eye. Writer Reg Cribb, adapting his own stage play, shows that everyone has a story, you've just got to ask; though we people rather worry about their on skin. Steve likes to explore other people's lives, his attempt at cutting down the stereotype society labels him, yet him brashness and vulgar ways at times gives you affirmation to keep to yourself.Even for its short running time, Last Train to Freo does suffer from a very slow burn. When starting off with Steve and Trev, you wonder where is this going and how can this last. When other characters start being inducted, plot twist unfold and slowly evolves into a gripping thriller. The tension builds upon itself to unbelievable levels, by the end the grip is unbearable. Probably the downfall of the plot twists are they don't completely hold true, and only there too keep the film moving forward. Though this is easily forgiven from the great tension and strong performance.Steve Le Marquand and Tom Budge are amazing and the strongest of the cast. Steve perfectly captures that omnipotent personality of Steve and evokes it well. Gigi Edgley, Glenn Hazeldine are great, and Gillian Jones is quite a stunner as Maureen.For it's basic concept, Last Train to Freo is one film that comes as quite a surprising film.
