Film Review

‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem

Joel Edgerton hits on all cylinders in this mesmerizing, career-defining performance.
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‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem
Gladys Grainier (Felicity Jones) and Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), in "Train Dreams." Corey Castellano/Black Bear Pictures
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PG-13 | 1h 42m | Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy | 2025

A 30-year veteran who has appeared in close to 100 movies, TV shows, and stage productions, Australian native Joel Edgerton is the textbook workingman actor. Held in high regard by his contemporaries, he’s largely unidentifiable with audiences.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.