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Bullet Train is amusing. The story is convoluted and shallow, but it owns that as part of the fun. Plus, characters are defined, there's emotional investment, and the actors enjoy their chemistry. Arguably, the humor is mediocre and the script is overwritten, but those points are offset by a clear tone and engaging twists. Really, the only undeniable dramatic drawback is the lengthy runtime, which feels slightly repetitive and muddled. This isn't a critical flaw, but it impedes the flow. Lastly, the themes of luck and fate are undeveloped but adequate. Overall, Bullet Train lands everything fairly well. Thus, it's quality entertainment that maintains interest.
Meanwhile, Bullet Train's filmmaking shines. The CGI is overdone, but there are good stunts and blood. The production is stylized and the direction has energy. Similarly, Bullet Train's visuals are vibrant with lighting, color, composition, movement, focus, mounts, and angles. Its editing uses inserts, montages, time jumps, passing cuts, and smash cuts. Also, the music is rhythmic, relevant, flavorful, and juxtaposing. Finally, the sound provides dynamic split cuts, muffling, echoes, ringing, motifs, stings, and cues. Collectively, these flashy technicals elevate the journey and keep it fresh. Bullet Train isn't original or essential, but it's definitely pleasing.
Writing: 6/10
Direction: 7/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Acting: 7/10
Editing: 8/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 9/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 7.6/10
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Yesterday I got out and saw the fantastic Bullet Train and am just beyond happy that it ended up being as good as it looked. Brad Pitt is so good here, he handles every fight scene so well and they are so creative and fun. He works so well with Aaron Taylor Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry who also work very well together. Johnson and Henry are two of the best things about this film. They are so much fun and bring so much of the comedic relief. Joey King is really good here, I’m glad she was able to get back into a better role after continuing to come back for the Kissing Booth films. Zazie Beetz and Bad Bunny are so good for their incredibly small roles. I would have loved to see more of them, especially with the pretty deep backstory that Bad Bunny gets. Andrew Koji, Michael Shannon, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sandra Bullock, and Logan Lerman all shine in their own way in this no matter how much screen time they got. With Shannon, Sanada, and Koji being some of the more serious parts of the film that mix up the many comedic parts. This movie is so incredibly funny and I was here for every second of it. It does feel very long but I honestly didn’t want it to end. I was engrossed in this world and it’s characters. This train was amazing and they made it feel so large and open. My one major complaint is that they got Karen Fukuhara in here and gave her a couple of lines and no action scenes. I was waiting for her to shock us by kicking some ass and then she just does nothing. She’s so good on The Boys and I hope she can find a path to mainstream film. It would have been nice had the trailers not shown major scenes from the end of the film, it ruined some of the fun in the final act but that final act was still a lot of fun. They also reuse a lot of scenes to flashback and it kinda just felt like maybe they didn’t trust the audience to remember a name or an event that had just happened thirty minutes prior. But stil
l, the movie is so much fun that I’m willing to forgive it for so many things. I’m hearing it’s another divisive one so make sure to get out there and decide for yourself. As for me I’m giving Bullet Train a massive 9/10! Can’t wait to see it again and again. -Tyler.
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