Bullet Train
Plot
As the sun sets over Tokyo, Ladybug, an unlucky yet skilled assassin, boards the bullet train for what he hopes will be his final job. Having had one too many close calls and botched missions, Ladybug is determined to keep things calm and quiet this time around. His latest target is none other than The Elder, a powerful crime lord with a reputation for being merciless. As Ladybug settles into his seat on the packed train, he's unaware that he's not alone in his quest. A group of rival assassins, each with their own agenda, has also boarded the train. There's Lemon, a charming and deadly hitwoman; Kimura, a ruthless yakuza enforcer; and Tangerine, a mysterious beauty with a penchant for violence. As tensions escalate and alliances are formed and broken, Ladybug finds himself caught in a cat-and-mouse game of wits and bullets. With the train hurtling through the Japanese countryside at breakneck speeds, Ladybug must use all his skills and cunning to stay one step ahead of his adversaries and complete his mission. But as the stakes grow higher and the body count rises, Ladybug begins to realize that his latest job may not be as straightforward as he thought. The Elder's true intentions are shrouded in mystery, and Ladybug starts to question whether he's just a pawn in a larger game. As the train approaches its final destination, Ladybug must confront his own mortality and make difficult choices about who lives and dies. Will he manage to complete his mission without any further mishaps, or will the bullet train prove to be his undoing?
Reviews
Charlotte
This movie is so bad it's almost comical. It feels like the actors are just going through the motions, the editor's pretending to cut, and the whole thing is a bunch of people faking work, resulting in a slick and self-satisfied PowerPoint presentation.
Lorenzo
Finally, a satisfying Hollywood popcorn flick that delivers! Though, these kinds of movies always make me think humans are incredibly resilient – battling all night, covered in wounds, and still have the energy to complain in the morning. P.S. Three questions: Did Audi stiff them on the product placement fee? Just how much did Fiji pay? And what's the number for Ladybug's therapist that he keeps mentioning?
Thomas
A solid popcorn flick. Those are harder to come by these days.
Harmony
"Bullet Train" is like a Hollywood version of "Crazy Stone," directed by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie, starring American actors in an over-the-top Japanese anime style. Brad Pitt is reminiscent of Zhang Yi in "Cock and Bull," and the film incorporates Deadpool-esque elements of talkative characters engaging in nonsensical, absurd, and darkly humorous situations. Unexpected deaths and R18-rated, visually striking scenes, combined with the actors' effortless performances, elevate the movie. However, the chaotic mix of elements doesn't quite reach the heights of Quentin Tarantino or Guy Ritchie’s early works. The plot feels disjointed, and the character motivations don't seamlessly transition to the next act. It all boils down to a not so complex story"
