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Rails & Ties (2007)
Released By: Warner Bros. Pictures   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: 10/26/2007
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Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Alison Eastwood
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: 10/26/2007
Home Video Release: 6/17/2008
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie Root, Eugene Byrd, Miles Heizer, Jim Cody Williams
Published ID: 382682
UPC: 085391176282,
Plot: Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden, and Miles Heizer star in director Alison Eastwood's tale of two families locked into an emotional -- and physical -- collision course. There once was a time when Tom and Megan Stark had all the time in the world to take their dream vacation and start a family, but these days the couple's marriage is suffering and their time appears to be running short. Megan has been diagnosed with a potentially terminal illness, and when the prospect of losing his wife becomes too much to bear, railroad engineer Tom seeks escape in his work. On the tracks Tom is in control; all the routes are predetermined and he knows he'll eventually arrive at his destination. But sometimes even the most predictable events can go suddenly awry, and when Tom's train hits a car that was parked on the tracks by a suicidal mother, his life is plunged into ruin. While there was no way that Tom could have possibly stopped the train on time, the grieving conductor's woes are suddenly compounded upon realizing that he may lose his job because of the accident. Not only that, but the deceased woman's son Davey is consumed by the guilt that he could do nothing to prevent the accident, and he now places the blame for his mother's death squarely on Tom. But not all sad stories have to end in tragedy, and perhaps in the aftermath of this fateful accident Megan could receive a second chance at fulfilling her dreams, Tom could learn to open his heart before he is consumed by bitterness, and Davey could finally learn the true meaning of family. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Hope!
Added 10/26/2009

I had to watch this movie twice to fully understand everything that just happened. A very emotional movie. Full of moving details about two people suffering and how something as painful as dying from cancer and losing your mate can be a vehicle for loving someone's child that you were responsible for the death of their parent. Very moving story and I love Kevin and Marcia. Just buy it and watch it.
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Excellent
Added 9/3/2009

Very Compelling movie with excellent acting by 2 lead stars and others. Covering a multitude of human relationship and their inherant problems. The triumph of the human spirit is handled very well. My wife says its a 3 tissue movie
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Railed
Added 5/24/2009

The deal breaker for this film is that at no point was the plot plausible. Even that I can suspend if the characterization and emotion evoked by flawless chemistry is in place. Neither was. The story should have been compelling and made me care. Instead I found myself doubting the conflict, thus, not caring about its resolution. I do have high hopes of Eastwood's future films, however.
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Rails and Ties
Added 4/11/2009

One of Kevin's and Marcia's finest, touching, moving and emotional films. This is simply a great film.

jimmy

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An unexpected, yet emotional pleasure for a Saturday afternoon
Added 2/7/2009

I watched this touching, thoughtful, and masterfully acted story this afternoon, just wanting to relax a little after a tough week. I didn't foresee experiencing healing emotions, tears (of sorrow and of joy), and memories of a similar situation in my own life. The main 3 actors, famous as they are, disappear into the characters. I felt like I was sitting next to them...and in the story, myself. I had no choice but to be affected by this movie, in a meaningful way. Thank you to Kevin Bacon, (mesmerizing in this character), Marsha Gay Harden (such a beautiful, tender soul), and the young boy (simply excellence). This is one of the best Saturdays I've had in a while.
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Hope!
Added 10/26/2009

I had to watch this movie twice to fully understand everything that just happened. A very emotional movie. Full of moving details about two people suffering and how something as painful as dying from cancer and losing your mate can be a vehicle for loving someone's child that you were responsible for the death of their parent. Very moving story and I love Kevin and Marcia. Just buy it and watch it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Excellent
Added 9/3/2009

Very Compelling movie with excellent acting by 2 lead stars and others. Covering a multitude of human relationship and their inherant problems. The triumph of the human spirit is handled very well. My wife says its a 3 tissue movie
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Railed
Added 5/24/2009

The deal breaker for this film is that at no point was the plot plausible. Even that I can suspend if the characterization and emotion evoked by flawless chemistry is in place. Neither was. The story should have been compelling and made me care. Instead I found myself doubting the conflict, thus, not caring about its resolution. I do have high hopes of Eastwood's future films, however.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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