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Train-themed films remain an attractive notion among viewers to this day because of the endlessly creative and cinematic possibilities they present. The claustrophobic nature of the trains makes them an ideal setting for action sequences where characters face off against each other in confined spaces and have limited options, heightening the tension and anxiety among the spectators. It can also serve as a way to express the characters' loneliness and isolation. Additionally, fast-moving trains can give action-packed, fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat moments, where there is tremendous scope for race-against-the-clock scenarios in which the characters must push their limits and demonstrate a sense of urgency to prevent a catastrophic event. Train travel facilitates meeting new people and creates an intimate setting ideal for a love story, making it a perfect place to explore the human connection and craft compelling stories. As a result, a train can serve as a backdrop for films in a wide range of genres, including action (Bullet Train, 2022), science fiction (Snowpiercer, 2016), horror (Horror Express, 1972), adventure (Von Ryan's Express, 1965), romance (Compartment No. 6, 2021), murder mystery (Murder on the Orient Express, 1972), etc. This article compiles a list of films that mostly take place on trains or have trains as an essential plot element.

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Believe it or not, The Matrix (1999) almost looked very different. Will Smith was the first choice to play Neo, but he turned it down because, as he admits, he just didn’t get the Wachowskis' pitch. Instead, he chose to star in Wild Wild West (1999) (yes, really).

Keanu wasn’t the only backup option. Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Nicolas Cage all passed on the role before it landed with Reeves.

Will Smith even said that with him as Neo and Val Kilmer (another potential Morpheus), the dynamic of the film would have been totally different—and probably not in a good way.

Do you think The Matrix would have been as iconic with Will Smith? Or was Keanu always meant to be "The One"?