The 15:17 to Paris
The 15:17 to Paris

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The 15:17 to Paris

2018
Movie
94 min
English

On Aug. 21, 2015, the world watches in stunned silence as the media reports a thwarted terrorist attack on a train that's bound for Paris -- an attempt prevented by three young Americans traveling together through Europe. The heroic and courageous actions of Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone help to save the lives of more than 500 passengers on board.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users61%
Director: Clint EastwoodGenres: Drama, Biography, History, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the true story of three American friends who, while on a train bound for Paris, thwart a terrorist attack. Starring the actual individuals who were on the train, Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, and Anthony Sadler, it recounts their childhoods and the events leading up to that fateful journey.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised Eastwood's decision to cast the real-life heroes, many found the narrative pacing and character development to be lacking. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the real-life heroism depicted and others criticizing the dramatic execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its real-life heroism and patriotic themes.

  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters.

  • Eastwood's directorial choices, including casting the actual heroes, were a point of contention.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the bravery of the individuals depicted and the inspiring true story. However, some expressed disappointment with the film's narrative structure and acting quality.

Fun Fact

Clint Eastwood decided to cast the real-life heroes, Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, and Anthony Sadler, to play themselves in the film, a decision that was praised by some for its authenticity but criticized by others for its amateurish performances.

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r96sk

r96sk

This be bad. <em>'The 15:17 to Paris'</em> portrays the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Thalys_train_attack" rel="nofollow">an event from 2015</a>. The decision by director Clint Eastwood to cast the real life people as thems...

Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"An instinctual act of remarkable heroism is afforded the least remarkable effort of director Clint Eastwood’s long career.." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2018/2/8/the-1517-to-paris.html