Bullet Train (2022)

BULLET TRAIN is a disappointing movie. The plot is dull, the characters are uninteresting, and the action scenes are unimaginative. It’s a shame because the concept of assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train has potential. Unfortunately, this movie doesn’t capitalise on that potential.

The plot follows five assassins who find out that their missions have something in common. They’re all supposed to kill the same target, a Japanese politician named Yuichi Kimura (Andre Koji). As they try to figure out why they’ve been chosen for this job, they’re pursued by another assassin, who is also after Kobayashi.

The problem with BULLET TRAIN is that it’s just not very interesting. The plot is convoluted and not particularly well-written. The characters are bland and uninteresting. And the action scenes, while fast and furious, are unimaginative and lacklustre. The dialogue is also often cheesy and cringe-worthy. Brad Pitt tries hard to be Brad Pitt but he just doesn’t have the charisma to carry this movie. It’s also a shame that the movie doesn’t foreground Asian actors given that the original story was set in Japan with Japanese actors.

BULLET TRAIN isn’t terrible, but it’s not particularly good either. If you’re a fan of Brad Pitt, you might enjoy it, but otherwise, it’s probably best to give this one a miss.

(In cinemas in Australia – check your movie guide for your local show times.)