Casual train ride to Chic-hole (Chicago) with abitta elegance soon to be mixed in w/adventure on a by-wing "sheep buzzin" plane w/Luvely Rita Milking Maid LOLs - Cast list NEEDS full names - like Caldwell w/George - Burns w/Hilly + Bob w/sweet ++ very nice nature scenery all the way thru

Of the Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor collaborations (quality-wise their collaborations were variable, when they worked the films were great, when not so much it was disappointing), 'Silver Streak' is one of the best.Maybe 'Silver Streak' goes on a little too long and while intriguing and fun still the first half drags a little and lacks the zip of the second half once Richard Pryor shows up an hour into the film. Otherwise, 'Silver Streak' has very little to complain about. It's a good-looking film, very nicely photographed with sumptuous locations that suit the film brilliantly.Henry Mancini's score is his typically distinctive quirkiness, jauntiness and lavish orchestration. The script is clever and often very funny, Pryor especially really makes the most of his material which is a lot of fun.Really enjoyed the story in 'Silver Streak'. It particularly gets going once Pryor appears, but the mix of Hitchcockian thriller that reminds one of 'The 39 Steps' and 'The Lady Vanishes' and often hilarious screwball antics. The direction is strong, lets the comedy flow and gives the thriller aspects a lot of atmosphere.Gene Wilder is understated but shows his comic genius adeptly. Pryor brings so much fun and energy here, while Patrick McGoohan is a suitably sinister villain. Jill Clayburgh is at her loveliest and is charming. Imposing Richard Kiel and Ned Beatty also shine.In conclusion, an immensely enjoyable great ride that doesn't derail. 9/10 Bethany Cox

The pairing of two geniuses of comedic acting, Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, takes on a train ride for the ages. When Wilder gets saddled with a possible murder rap, he has to clear his name. This involves being tossed off an Amtrak train over and over again. One need only look at Richard Pryor's face to see why he is a spark plug in everything he does. Wilder is the "Wild Card" who is in the wrong place at the wrong time. He must depend on his friend who can't believe what is going on. Compare this to "Stir Crazy" if you want to see another fantastic pairing of these guys. They both are gone now and it is a sad reality. Fortunately, these movies live on.

Arthur Hiller's 1976 film is the epitome - and one of the best and at times, the worst - example of what Hollywood came synonymous for in the 1970s.Ending with one of those truly great action set-pieces, when such were actually filmed and not with a computer mouse and starting out with the oh-so-smooth Gene Wilder getting his wicked way with the delectable Jill Clayburgh, an awful lot happens in-between.Taking - and featuring huge chunks of influence from James Bond (inc 'Jaws', the iron-toothed giant), Hitchcock (crime capers on moving trains, espionage, intrigue) and loads of over-the-top big Americanism, this is a rail-road coaster of a ride. You can see bits that have helped influence later films, too and the start of the delicious pairing between Wilder and black comedian Richard Pryor, which spilled out over into the future Stir Crazy and Blazing Saddles.Yes, a lot of it is nonsense - this is essentially Sunday afternoon TV fun, now. There's clever innuendo, dumb stunts, big scenery and baddies. It does pop up on Film 4 and Sky Movies every once in a while, showing that it is still has a place and though obviously looking pretty dated now, you can't go far wrong with this one.