"Night Train" follows the tradition of "The Lady Vanishes", but sometimes beats Hitchcock at his own game; in fact, it is more like a cross between "The Lady Vanishes" and "Brief Encounter". The camerawork is particularly virtouso; the way it moves, apparently effortlessly, through the crowded, cramped train compartments makes the film a marvel of logistics at the very least. The sound of the train moving combined with an offbeat, jazzy score help create a melancholy, hypnotic mood. Sad-eyed Lucyna Winnicka is superb and flirty Teresa Szmigielówna is incredibly sensual. An exceptionally well-crafted arthouse thriller. *** out of 4.
Review of Night Train
