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Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.
Ladybug, an unlucky assassin, is determined to do his job peacefully after a series of mishaps. However, his mission to retrieve a briefcase on a speeding bullet train in Japan puts him on a collision course with a multitude of other assassins, each with their own distinct and dangerous objectives.
Bullet Train received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its stylish action sequences, humor, and fast-paced, chaotic energy. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss, with the film leaning heavily into its quirky premise.
Praised for its inventive and well-choreographed action sequences.
Appreciated for its comedic tone and eccentric characters.
Criticized by some for a plot that struggles to keep up with its own frenetic pace.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Bullet Train' to be an entertaining and fun ride, enjoying the action, humor, and the ensemble cast's performances. While some found the plot a bit thin or repetitive, most viewers agreed it was a stylish and amusing popcorn flick.
The film is based on the 2010 Japanese novel "Maria Beetle" by Kōtarō Isaka.
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**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** It takes a lot for a film to surprise me, and I love it when one does. “Bullet Train” is chocked full of so much stylish, bloody, violent fun that it reminds me why I love movies in the first ...
I see there are a LOT of reviews of Bullet Train here, so I will be brief. I usually only watch action movies if they contain a large element of humor and, if possible, an actor I like. So I gave Bullet Train a try. I figured Brad Pitt woul...
This was a fund movie indeed, and quite woke-free at that. The fact that the woke crap site Rotten Tomatoes has marked it as rotten (despite it having more than 50% positive critics reviews) was a good sign of course. It is an action/com...
A well-timed, funny, action packed train ride, I was not bored for a single second of this film.
**Bullet Train combines all the action, expertise, and stunt work of John Wick with the pacing, goofiness, and fun of Hot Fuzz.** High energy, vibrant colors, funny characters, and excellent action fuel Bullet Train to take its audience ...
Brad Pitt is "Ladybug" - a now zen-like, semi-retired, hitman brought out of retirement to appropriate a suitcase from a train. Easy enough task, you might think - especially as he obtains it relatively easily. It then transpires, though, t...
Such a blast! Personally, I wasn't expecting much from <em>'Bullet Train'</em> at all. The (most overplayed) trailer didn't fill with me with much interest and I thought the bullet train aspect would be gimmicky and perhaps even too limi...
I first got an extended look at “Bullet Train” during Cinemacon when a reel of the film was shown during the Sony showcase to an enthusiastic crowd. The footage mixed action and humor with quirky and dysfunctional characters and became a mu...
“Snatch” On A Train It should not be a coincidence that Bullet Train and the movie Snatch both feature Brad Pitt. This kind of offbeat storytelling appeals to Pitt. I get a flashback of Pitt in “Twelve Monkeys”, embracing the lunacy....
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/bullet-train-spoiler-free-review "Bullet Train employs David Leitch's maximalist style in a purposefully silly narrative driven by frenetic action and distinct humor. ...