YesWeCandrew So this is one of the first films ever created. It is a cultural icon and seems to have stuck in the minds of cinema goers since it was screened. Surrounding it is the myth that the first viewers screamed as the train went past, afraid to be run over. But with all that in mind it is literally a train. At a station. So reviewing on the quality of the film alone and its content, I'm giving it a 6, which is really quite generous. I think this film is a must watch for any cinema buff, but you know it's only a minute long. Now I'm just filling in space so IMDb lets me post it. To be honest, I just wrote this review to get the little tick on my profile because it was bugging me.

Andrea Montalvo At just under a minute, L'Arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat (1895) is one of Louis Lumiere's earliest excursions into film-making. As was formulaic with what he called "actualités," or non-narrative shorts, Louis Lumiere set up his cinematographe (a portable crank-handled camera that triples as a film projector and developer) at such an accomplished angle as to catch the arrival of a train at La Ciotat, where it captures the bustling comers-and-goers of the station who happen to stray in front of the lens, looking altogether curious, or else wary of the unfamiliar contraption. The crowd seems lively enough, but just for good measure, Lumiere's refined wife and mother-in-law can be seen actively searching for an imaginary, but eagerly expected passenger. As uninteresting as it is (and it IS, even for the most pretentious film buff), L'Arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat's historical appeal is undeniable, if not legendary. The film's effect upon its first public viewing is a well-worn myth told to enthusiastic film students by their professors. Apparently, initial audiences, unaware of film's capacity to fully imitate reality, fled in fear of the image of a train barreling down upon the screen. The French newspaper, Le courrier du centre, (July 14, 1896) alleged the advancing locomotive made "spectators draw back instinctively fearing they'd be run over by the steel monster." Nevertheless, such a widespread and instantaneous physical response seems foolish or naïve even then, especially when the projector would have been visible and the sound audible to all seated in what at that time passed as a "theater." In reality, it is far more likely that this incident was limited to a few isolated cases, and was later exaggerated to enhance its appeal and boost the film's reputation. Consequently, the commerciality of the venture succeeded with tremendous results. Over a hundred years later, not only is L'Arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat a cinematic icon, but proof of how powerful and impressionable moving pictures could (and would) become. Recommended for those with an interest in film as an art form, or for those looking for early examples of film in history.

icet2004 This movie is 50 seconds long,but it's over 110 years.I can't say that it's good movie or one of greatest or even not normal.But it's watchable.This movie(1895)is 27 years older than Nosferatu. The Arrival of the Mail Train is of course to people like Paris Hilton life's most boring 50 seconds.But even Paris should watch this.Thanks brothers Lumière's that you create the world of film. There is no acting in there.This 50-second silent film shows the entry of a steam locomotive into a train station in the French coastal town of La Ciotat. Like most of the early Lumière films consists of a single, unedited view illustrating an aspect of everyday life.6.5/10

I_Am_The_Taylrus SPOILERSWow, I commented on the first film ever made, now I'm commenting on this. I found this to be a little bit better. It was much longer and at least had music, but the Garden Scene was the first film ever, so this one is more complex than the Garden Scene. The music was actually pretty good. This film was actually kind of spooky the way that huge train slowly moves into shot.Again, there is somewhat a plot, but no real one. This is it. People are walking by a train station, then a huge train comes. It slowly fills up half the screen while all the people are walking by. It slowly comes to a halt and some people come off. Then more, and more. Then film ends. It is not much to watch, but it is more than Roadhay Garden Scene. That was only two seconds, this is one minute.Overall, this is a fantastic silent film. This is only the third silent film I have commented on, and this is second silent film I have commented on today. Anyway, I have one thing to say. Watch out for a man in a dark black coat. He comically runs next to the train. I have to admit, that was pretty funny to watch. Anyway, this is a nice little film that will not take you a lot of time to watch, but it is fun nonetheless.9/10Recommended Films: Roadhay Garden Scene.