The Guardian called the film "one of the greatest train movies from the genre's golden era", and a contender for the "title of best comedy thriller ever made". The film frequently ranks among the best British films of all time.
According to The Guardian, this film is considered "one of the greatest train movies from the genre's most successful period", and it's also a strong candidate for the title of "best comedy thriller ever produced". This movie consistently appears on lists of the best British films in history.