I'm not going to dwell on the plot or on the film - there are many other comments that have done that very well already. This is probably my favourite film (can anyone say they have an absolute favourite) because it is just so solid, tight and dynamic.
This film should really be used to demonstrate to modern day Hollywood producers and directors that it is very possible to make a film that grips the audience without the need for computer effects, pointless love story, glamorous females etc. but instead employs carefully crafted script, plot, direction and acting.
I hope they never do a remake as they are certain to:
1) Make it in colour.
2) Add some love intrigue.
3) Computer generate the steam locomotives.
4) Computer generate all the action sequences.
5) Give the lead role to someone wholly inappropriate.
This film should really be used to demonstrate to modern day Hollywood producers and directors that it is very possible to make a film that grips the audience without the need for computer effects, pointless love story, glamorous females etc. but instead employs carefully crafted script, plot, direction and acting.
I hope they never do a remake as they are certain to:
1) Make it in colour.
2) Add some love intrigue.
3) Computer generate the steam locomotives.
4) Computer generate all the action sequences.
5) Give the lead role to someone wholly inappropriate.