Movie on DVD Review

Train of Life

Details Movie Rated: R; Genres: Drama, Foreign Language; Distributor: Paramount Pictures

Think of Train of Life — in which a band of Jews ''hilariously'' outwits the Nazis — as Life Is Beautiful's less popular French stepsister. Schlomo, the village fool, convinces his neighbors to deport themselves by buying a train and dressing as German troops. Though poignant, the fairy tale is more fraudulent than fun. C

Originally posted May 26, 2000 Published in issue #542 May 26, 2000 Order article reprints
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