Bullet Train
Bullet Train
Unlucky assassin Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs has gone off the rails. Fate has other plans, however: 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. The end of the line is just the beginning in this non-stop thrill-ride through modern-day Japan.
Kevin Ward reviewedJuly 7, 2025
A raucous trip that entertains from departure to destination. First and foremost, this insane cast of characters is an absolute delight. Brad Pitt owns, as well he should. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry are perhaps the best onscreen twins since Schwarzenegger and Devito 👯♂️. Several cameos add lots of fun to the watch. (To be honest, I didn’t watch trailers or look at who was listed as cast members, so some of the ones that surprised me may not be a surprise to general audiences.) While the action sequences aren’t quite as strong or sustained as Leitch’s other films, there are a couple wow moments, and plenty of blood and gore, which I love. It feels like above all else Bullet Train really pushes for the humor, which doesn’t always land at times; and is downright silly in others. Don’t take that to mean it’s not funny, though, because I definitely laughed a ton. While I don’t think this is a ‘must watch in the theater’ experience, I think the silly humor definitely plays better in packed theaters and/or with large groups of friends.
So while, I didn’t love it as much as I was hoping, it’s never boring, the cast is a delight, and for what it’s worth I do still have plans to see it again.