by Shachi Chaturvedi
Directed by: David Leitch
Rating– 3.5/5
Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins
Cast: Brad Pitt (Ladybug), Bad Bunny (The Wolf), Joey King (Prince), Sandra Bullock (Maria Beetle), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Tangerine), Karen Fukuhara (Train Crew Member), Logan Lerman (The Son), Brian Tyree Henry (Lemon), Zazie Beetz
(The Hornet), Hiroyuki Sanada (The Elder), Andrew Koji (Yuichi Kimura), Michael Shannon (The White Death)
Synopsis
Five assassins board a bullet train travelling from Tokyo to Morioka with only a few stops in between. They learn that their missions are not unconnected.
Review
Assume you need to board a train to complete a task, and that life-changing decision sends you on a new adventure. This is what happens when dangerous assassin Ladybug (Brad Pitt) enters a Japanese bullet train to do a job. He’s been instructed to grab a briefcase and depart at the next stop. However, this basic chore places him in the company of some intriguing weird personalities, each of whom is on a different task.
Throw in a number of hilarious cameos from rapper Bad Bunny and Hollywood A-listers Channing Tatum and Ryan Gosling, and you’ve got yourself a potent combination to give you a head rush.
While assembling this group was a brilliant concept, your attention is mostly drawn to the film’s main attraction – Brad Pitt. Despite his fame, Pitt seemed to be having a good time in most of the sequences as Ladybug. Despite the complexities of the action sequences (which are all shot in this tiny capsule), the actor manages to escape the grips of the tags that follow his name. Brad is undoubtedly a significant reason why, despite its slightly slow trip, Bullet Train manages to be an engaging journey.
When it comes to the supporting characters, ‘the Twins’ Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry) and Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) are the standouts. The film’s highlights are Lemon and Tangerine’s outstanding performances (including the latter’s perfect suit) and their never-ending banter.
Joey King appears to be a vulnerable child on the train, yet her character surprises everyone. It’s a real delight to see Pitt and Tatum in the same shot. I only wish we had more screen time with Sandra Bullock, whose presence is mostly limited to a phone call.
The amazing cinematography in the film, definitely shines—the camera bends and back flips to keep the viewer fascinated and delighted. The superb and precise editing complements the cinematography admirably.
Bullet Train isn’t a “deep” film since its knowledge of both human nature and its location is purely inadequate. But it is jam-packed with jokes and segments, so many that they are certain to be successful.
Final Verdict
The bullet train is a journey that will make you experience all of your emotions at once. You will not be bored for a single second. The film is a collaborative effort by the whole cast, however, Brad Pitt shines above all. The movie is worth a watch.
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