On The Train(2016) — The Girl

Rachel Watson spends her daily commute aimlessly riding a train into New York City (a shift from the London setting of the book). She obsessively watches the houses along the tracks, particularly:

Blunt is noted for capturing Rachel’s "embarrassing, vulnerable, and inebriated mess". Some critics, however, pointed out she might be "too Hollywood perfect" for a character described as "puffy and frumpy" in the novel. Key Themes The Girl on the Train(2016)

The "irony" of the film is that the idyllic lives Rachel envies are actually filled with secrets, violence, and boredom. Comparison to the Book & Reception Film (2016) Book (2015) Location New York (Hudson River area) London suburbs Perspective Emphasizes Rachel’s victimhood more Rachel Watson spends her daily commute aimlessly riding

Rachel idealizes Megan and Scott as the "perfect" family. Her fantasy is shattered when she sees Megan kissing another man. Shortly after, Megan goes missing, and Rachel—who was in the area that night but had a drunken blackout—becomes convinced she witnessed something vital. Key Themes The "irony" of the film is

The Girl on the Train (2016) – A. J. Black – Writer/Podcaster

Similar to Hitchcock’s Rear Window , the story explores the human urge to observe others and fill in the blanks with our own desires or loathing.

The film's strongest element is , which was widely praised by critics even when the film itself received mixed reviews.