Though Anderson's storytelling gets murky at times, it's still a fine showcase for his versatility, adding to an impressive, under-the-radar résumé that includes the underrated science-fiction comedy "Happy Accidents" and the first-rate horror film "Session 9."

A vigorous, fast-paced tale that entwines plot with character and psychology set against an incredibly exotic backdrop.

An engagingly up-to-date melodrama steeped in local color and steered by a treacherous sense of morality.

Brad Anderson's Transsiberian is a genuine sleeper that jump-starts an almost extinct genre.

The execution is masterful and even as you see the building blocks of the climax being put into place, it's a delight to watch them fit JUST SO.