Fantastic!

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Absolutely the worst movie.

I remember the day that this tragic event occurred and I remember also the publicity that followed about racing trains and poor tracks and worn out wheels which of course contributed to the accident. This movie would have to be the best re-creation of it that I could have ever imagined. I was absolutely fascinated by the accuracy of everything. How they re-created the train wreck under the bridge will forever keep me guessing how it was done. I don't care what anyone says, this was how it happened and how the truth emerged according to my memory. I also remember the stories of the characters as they were enduring in the wreck too. Courage and bravery were awash. The people involved really existed. Watching the events unfold is like watching a who dun nit as we learn of the shortcuts which cost so many lives. This is well worth seeing for anyone at all. It's really compelling stuff. Don't miss it.

This is an exceptionally well made docu-drama based on the events surrounding the Granville train crash. I've seen it twice now and each time it has brought me to tears. The accident itself was the result of a tragic chain of events - everything that could go wrong did go wrong. The battle by the rescuers to save as many passengers as possible is inspiring and heartrending; they faced overwhelming odds - from the weight of the bridge to leaking gas that meant they were unable to use heavy equipment. The tragedy also revealed serious flaws in the emergency training and equipment, showing how unprepared the services were to deal with a disaster on this scale.This is definitely worth watching, and I think that although this is a dramatisation, it is still an excellent testament to the emergency services who risked everything and the ordinary people who survived that day. A very, very good film.

Although I didn't live in the Blue Mountains at the time of the Granville disaster, it happened only 20 minutes drive away from home. This dramatic recreation brought it all back to me. Despite the limitations of budget, it's an awe-inspiring effort on the part of the cast and production crew.A reviewer made mention of 'inaccuracies' but failed to name them. Yes, there are a number but surely with the passing of two decades it would have been near impossible to get everything right. A rivet counter (train fan) would most likely find fault with the loco which looked different after the event. The buffer beam was a different colour. It was of course a different loco. One of the station announcements was that the train stopped Penrith and all stations to Parramatta. It wouldn't have; usually it stopped at Blacktown then skipped all stations until Parramatta. But these are small points and didn't bother me at all.One poignant event which pops to mind was Scotty doing his best to get Bryan to give his name. Strange, as Scotty had just taken Bryan's electricity bill from him which would have included his name.There are so many good things I could mention that I won't bother. Buy yourself the DVD set and set back for a roller coaster ride of emotions. It's a pity that Umbrella as usual have failed to include any extras.

Day Of The Roses was the story of the Granville train accident, a tragedy where 83 people lost their lives. In this film, set out in the form of the inquest a while after the accident occurred, was wonderfully made - recreating the day in a very moving and powerful way. The award-winning screenplay is a standout, and the acting is quite superb. Even if you have no prior knowledge of Australia's worst train disaster, this film will still be thoroughly enjoyable.