Unstoppable

When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of veteran engineer Frank Barnes, and young conductor Will Colson, who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

Tony Scott's runaway-train thriller lands as efficient, visceral action filmmaking — critics broadly enjoyed the ride even when they found little underneath it. The tension and craft drew genuine admiration, but fault lines opened over whether the thin characters and pulpy excess add up to anything worth remembering once the credits roll.