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Hello Cinephiles,
Today we’re talking about the 2022 film Bullet Train
Story
A fun mix of mystery, action, and absurd comedy; this movie is extremely well plotted. Nothing is wasted even the throwaway gags.
I normally find excessive flashbacks tedious, but it was done perfectly here and even manages to mock itself.
Score: 1
Characters
The absolute strength of the movie is in the characters. They are almost all killers and all of them likable, even those you’re not supposed to like.
The relationship arc between ladybug and his handler is excellent and the emotional journey he goes on is extremely relatable.
Score: 1
Dialogue
This is a very verbose movie and I’m totally here for it. I look forward to re-watching it and paying closer attention to the details.
Lots of excellent quips, monologues, and pseudo-psychology; all very entertaining.
Score: 1
Visuals and Music
The visual style is colourful, exciting, and vibrant. The action quick and punchy. The camerawork is excellent, considering it is all supposed to be on a train.
The Japanese versions of American pop songs, along with the score, set a perfect tone for the movie.
Score: 1
Fun
This is a rated R movie and I watched it on my own when the kids went to sleep. It was exactly what I needed to relax. It’s violent, funny, and a lot of fun.
Score: 1
Overall
A fantastic, violent, and funny movie with all the mystery of an Agatha Christie and all the irreverent humour of Deadpool. The actors pull out all the stops and despite the over the top action, the film never feels inauthentic. Seriously, go watch this.
Final Score: 5 Stars out of 5*
*A 5 star review doesn’t mean the movie was perfect nor that it is perfect for everyone but it is a movie I believe is as close to perfect as possible.
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