Bullet Train
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.
Critics Sentiment
Ladybug boards the bullet train on his retrieval mission
The out of control train crashes into Kyoto neighborhood
The film peaks early with its stylish setup and character introductions, then gradually becomes more chaotic and overwhelming in the final act, dropping from 8.2 to 6.8 during the crash sequence before recovering slightly.
Bullet Train maintains strong audience sentiment through its first two acts with praised performances from Pitt, Henry, and Taylor-Johnson, along with stylish direction. The film's entertainment value remains consistently solid despite some critics noting dialogue that tries too hard and an increasingly convoluted plot. While the final act becomes somewhat exhausting with relentless action and weaker visual effects, the clever ending helps recover some goodwill.
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Brad Pitt
Ladybug
Joey King
Prince
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Tangerine
Brian Tyree Henry
Lemon
Andrew Koji
Kimura
Hiroyuki Sanada
The Elder
Michael Shannon
White Death
Sandra Bullock
Maria
Bad Bunny
Wolf
Logan Lerman
The Son
Zazie Beetz
The Hornet
Masi Oka
Conductor
Karen Fukuhara
Kayda Izumi Concession Girl
Kevin Akiyoshi Ching
Wataru
Minchi Murakami
Tokyo Zookeeper
Kaori Taketani
Asami Akiyama
Toshitaka Katsumi
Policeman
Jim Garrity
Senator
Emelina Adams
Angelina Young
Jenson Cheng
Hospital Thug
Crew
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