Girl On The Train(2016) | The

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.

The film's strongest element is , which was widely praised by critics even when the film itself received mixed reviews. The Girl on the Train(2016)

A central theme is the psychological abuse women face. Rachel eventually realizes her memories of being a "destructive alcoholic" were partially manufactured by her gaslighting ex-husband, Tom, to keep her compliant and confused. Critics generally found the film a "decent thriller"

Two doors down, where a couple Rachel calls "Jess and Jason" (actually Megan and Scott Hipwell ) live. A central theme is the psychological abuse women face

Rachel’s alcoholism and frequent blackouts make her an unreliable guide. She struggles to distinguish between reality and her own projections, often feeling "conditioned" into believing she is a violent, erratic person.

Similar to Hitchcock’s Rear Window , the story explores the human urge to observe others and fill in the blanks with our own desires or loathing.