The Girl On The Train(2016) | Original

The film's strongest element is , which was widely praised by critics even when the film itself received mixed reviews.

The "irony" of the film is that the idyllic lives Rachel envies are actually filled with secrets, violence, and boredom. Comparison to the Book & Reception Film (2016) Book (2015) Location New York (Hudson River area) London suburbs Perspective Emphasizes Rachel’s victimhood more The Girl on the Train(2016)

Rachel Watson spends her daily commute aimlessly riding a train into New York City (a shift from the London setting of the book). She obsessively watches the houses along the tracks, particularly: The film's strongest element is , which was

Critics generally found the film a "decent thriller" with a "slow burn". While some appreciated the "claustrophobic" cinematography and tense atmosphere, others felt the non-linear timeline and stream-of-consciousness style of the book didn't translate perfectly to a two-hour movie. She obsessively watches the houses along the tracks,

Her former home, now occupied by her ex-husband Tom (Justin Theroux), his new wife Anna (Rebecca Ferguson), and their baby.

Rachel idealizes Megan and Scott as the "perfect" family. Her fantasy is shattered when she sees Megan kissing another man. Shortly after, Megan goes missing, and Rachel—who was in the area that night but had a drunken blackout—becomes convinced she witnessed something vital.