Runaway Trains

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Studio: Simitar Entertainmen
Product Type: DVD

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If you like train wrecks, then Runaway Trains is for you. Produced by the Learning Channel, this "educational" production pretends to instruct us about train safety, but really it's all about re-creating the most horrific train accidents of the 20th century. Of course, none of these accidents were ever caught on camera, so the folks at TLC have digitally re-created them for our morbid viewing pleasure. Nonetheless, it's hard not to look away when they describe the worst train wreck ever: a Scottish express, speeding to make up for lost time, ploughed into a crowded London commuter train sitting at the London station. As if that wasn't bad enough, mere seconds later another train coming from the opposite direction crashed into the cars--filled with wounded passengers--that had been knocked onto the adjoining tracks. If this sounds interesting, then all aboard! --Kristian St. Clair

Customer Reviews:

Great "facts" video..........2001-08-01

Video and narration well done and professional. It's a good addition to your railroad video collection. Gives you alittle more respect for the railroad community.

Strictly Informational.......2000-07-25

Overall, it was actually quite a nice documentary on some of the more serious train accidents that occurred within the 20th century, with a brief background look on the history and function of trains, which have come a long way til now. It went in detail, with real life survivor accounts and computer animation to recount the accidents in detail. However, one thing that I had to comment was how horrible the computer effects were... they provide little imagination to what could have happened in real life, which is of course, much more terrifying that anyone could imagine. There was actually one other similar show that was broadcasted on FOX a while ago entitled Runaway Trains, and it went on with providing more information and detail about each individual accident, most of which was also covered by this collection. All in all, this is one of the most complementary collections that is available on the market today.... certainly worth watching for once or twice.

Average customer rating:

Very Exciting - A Early Jack Nicholson
The Wild Rice
pit stop powerfulness
fROM ROARING HOT RODS TO RACING BIG TIME
Surprisingly watchable budget DVD of swell hot rod/JD pic

Velocity Vol. 2: Runaway Trains
Starring: Jack Nicholson , Georgianna Carter , Robert Bean , Carol Bigby , and John Bologni
Director: Harvey Berman
Manufacturer: Simitar Ent.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00008G45L
Release Date: 1999-07-13

Customer Reviews:

Very Exciting - A Early Jack Nicholson.......2005-05-27

This movie is so exciting as there is plenty of action, pretty girls and a very early Jack Nicholson. Watching this movie is like watching the birth of a great movie star. It seems just like a time capsule. Very nice! Jack is in only his 2nd top-billed movie.

The Wild Rice.......2005-03-25

Juvenile Delinquent sees the error his ways. The wicked are punished in the never ending struggles of good over evil. Like many films from this era, it serves as a study in what was cool in the 1950s, with a moral reminder. Although it's a well put together budget film, the most enlightening part may come from the music and watching these kids dance? Don't go overboard on this one, or expect too much, but it just might be worth a spin.

pit stop powerfulness.......2005-02-26

amazing
the whole cast is amazing
the story is shocking, touching and amazing
a classic this shall stay for the next 90 years
I've watched it 2 times already and shall watch it more
count on it
the movie offers many insights on life, racing and other things. see what you can learn fellow movie goers

fROM ROARING HOT RODS TO RACING BIG TIME.......2003-09-21

Reminiscient of Marlon Brando's "The Wild Ones" and James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause", fans of Jack Nicholson will want to include this early film in their collection. All of the elements are here...juvenile delinquents in trouble with the law, hot cars, alcohol, the "good girl", etc., and of cause Nicholson, who calls himself "the number one stud" in this film.

Surprisingly watchable budget DVD of swell hot rod/JD pic.......2002-08-26

In only his second top-billed role, Jack Nicholson already shows some of the commanding presence that would eventually make him a star, playing Johnny Varron, smart-mouthed, arrogant punk and "top man" in a gang of would-be hot-rodders (an "anti-hero" ten years before they were popular?). In the first scene, Johnny's questioned by police at a party after 'chicken-running' a motorcycle cop (who later dies) into a tree. Johnny rules his gang with an iron hand, dictating activities, designating girlfriends as 'in' or 'out' ("She doesn't 'fit', man"), and scoring booze from a crooked liquor store owner for their makeout parties at the beach. When 'second lieutenant' Dave appears to be going "shallow" over his girl (because he "chickened" to an oncoming truck and ran his bomb off the road when she screamed) Johnny demands that he drop her ("First thing you know you're gonna be sittin' on a sofa watching TV, and that's the end, you might as well be dead.") Later, in his first legitimate race (featuring some actually quite decent track footage), he wins through dirty tactics and is immediately fired by his furious sponsor (the entire gang goes "on the town" with a twenty in winnings from a bet he had one of his boys place on him). Interestingly, the 'square' chick is the only person who dares to stand up to Johnny, labeling his win at the track "disgusting." Ultimately, his obsession with controlling the gang leads to a high-speed chase and ensuing tragedy. The Wild Ride is short (only 60 minutes) but sweet, featuring lots of groovy hep-talk (count how many times they use the word "man"); a reference to Marlon Brando in The Wild One; some way-cool wheels (gearheads will be drooling); and a nice'n'sleazy, jazzy score heavy on sax, vibes, flute, and bongos. If you're into the late-50s JD/Hot Rod/AIP scene, this should be on your must-see list, daddy-o.
Unfortunately, the source print does have some problems: it's a bit contrasty, and exhibits the usual light speckling and blemishing throughout, plus a few mild jump cuts, some sporadic blotching and lining, and noticeable grain. That said, the picture is bright enough, with generally very good tonal scale and shadow/highlight detail, and acceptably sharp. Basically a pretty solid 16mm TV print, eminently watchable, and benefiting from the superior resolution of DVD. There are a few points where it seems that some footage may be missing, but I noticed no major gaps in continuity. Overall, it blows away the other two Brentwood discs I've purchased: both Hot Rod Girl and T-Bird Gang suffer enormously in comparison, both looking very flat, faded, and dupey. Extras (Casper cartoon with terribly balanced, faded color; movie trivia quiz; DVD Dictionary) are negligible; buy this one for the feature. Besides Brentwood, only Sinister Cinema currently offers this movie on disc (in DVD-R format), and from the few SC DVD-Rs I've purchased I'm not exactly overwhelmed with their overall quality (at several times the cost of this commercial DVD). Since there appear to be no plans for legitimate DVD releases of the bulk of Corman's Filmgroup productions, I highly recommend this disc to JD/hot rod aficionados, especially at the dirt-cheap price.

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