A group of pensionistas hijacks a refurbished 1940's steam engine before it is sold for use as a Hollywood prop. They're not criminals, rather adventurers searching for a last hurrah, and not planning to go quietly.
El Último Tren sparkles because its characters are undeniably real even though they find themselves in a completely absurd situation. They're dealing with their own mortality and inevitable demise and they experience powerful emotions like loss, victimization, and pride.
The comedy is delightful as well. There is constant quibbling among the 3 main characters, old codgers who are always convinced they're right. They can't seem to do anything according to plan, yet they outwit the authorities at every turn.
The unusual premise of this film generated enough buzz in the Rioplatense acting community to rope in 3 absolute grandes: Hector Alterio, Federico Luppi, and Pepe Soriano. It's such a joy to watch them act together. One gets the sense that this was a last hurrah for the actors in addition to their characters but I hope there are many more opportunities for them to perform their craft.
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