Review of Bullet Train (2022) by Imatthenry — 04 Nov 2022

A bunch of Americans in a adapted Japanese novel.

A mix of eastern culture and western references, with knives, guns, family feuds, mafia conspiracy and badass mercenaries gathered on a bullet train. All hired by a mobster with a thirst for revenge.

Directed by David Leitch, once again surprising in his works of action with a beautiful touch of first-rate comedy. He knows how to direct a film that will please all audiences, especially with his good relations in Hollywood. Fantastic Celebrity Cameos in one movie.

Zak Olkewicz, debuting the Californian screenplays with great competence. Zak made an excellent adaptation of the Japanese novel "Maria Beetle" by Kôtarô Isaka.

The film's art direction was masterful with anime arts and Tarantino inspirations. Leitch is a genius.

Competent cast. With Brad Pitt doing 95% of his own stunts in this film. By the way, he made a great character. Bringing even some of his attributes to the scenes. Forgotten character and smart toilet was fantastic. Nice to have the freedom to add your ideas. That's the benefit of being a close friend of your director.

Sandra Bullock did very well as a Ladybug boss. Replacing Lady Gaga was a good incident. Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor-Johnson burst in theses roles. The way the movies communicate with each other is hilarious. Joey King, as Prince in this film and as The Princess in another.

After seeing the trailer, I knew it would be a fun movie, but I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. I had a lot of fun in the two very well-crafted hours of this film.