Derailed
Advertising executive Charles Schine is just another Chicago commuter who regularly catches the 8:43 A.M. train to work. But the one day he misses his train and meets Lucinda Harris, his life is changed forever. Lucinda is charming, beautiful and seductive. Despite the fact that each are married with children, their attraction to one another is magnetic. Lunch dates quickly become cocktails after work, and before long, Charles and Lucinda’s infatuation leads them to a hotel room. Their seemingly perfect affair goes terribly awry when LaRoche, a brutal stranger, breaks into their room and holds them at gunpoint. This once illicit liaison turns into a nightmare more dangerous and violent than either could have ever imagined. Charles’ life soon becomes filled with deception, blackmail, violence and crime. Unable to confide in his wife or speak to the police, Charles finds himself trapped in a world he doesn’t recognize, with no trace of the life he once knew.
At this point, reviewing the movie seems a bit tardy on my part, so I’ll pass along my quick recommendation. It’s a 7/10. The plot is engaging, somewhat original and does keep you on the edge of your seat, with some hair-raising moments. It seems to be a return to sexiness for Jennifer Aniston as her Friends persona tapered into a much tamer New Yorker/30+ yr old woman.
Clive Owen is interesting and the fire and confidence we usually expect from him comes through towards the end. If you have nothing else to see, then make an effort. Otherwise, hold out till it comes via NetFlix or some premium cable on-demand feature.
This is a mediocre review I know, but I’ve held on to it for too long. My apologies in advance…
