The Girl on the Train

It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.

• “Presented with an economy and emotional cool that add to, rather than subtract from, its dramatic impact, The Girl on the Train reverberates with a quiet, seductive power.”

  Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer · 88

• “While the story pivots on an actual girl-who-cried-wolf incident, this elegantly constructed movie is about much more than that.”

  Mark Jenkins, NPR · 85

• “Given several years’ distance from the media blitz, Téchiné brings clarity, maturity, and perspective to the case while still subtly addressing all the thorny social issues the affair touched off.”

  Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club · 83

• “Best known for 1994's "The Wild Reeds," Techine has been a director for more than 30 years, and the fluidity of his polished, intelligent, at times enigmatic works make him someone whose films are always worth watching.”

  Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times · 80

• “Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne gives a smoldering performance as Jeanne.”

  V.A. Musetto, New York Post · 75