Looking at the initial reactions to Brad Pitt’s “Bullet Train,” critics are divided on their thoughts on the upcoming release.
Brad Pitt’s summer blockbuster with Sony Pictures hits theaters later this week. David Leitch’s highly anticipated adaptation of Isaka Kotaro’s novel “Bullet Train” has received its first round of criticism, and they share whether they think the film will go smoothly, or a train might happen Crash.
The film’s synopsis follows five assassins who find themselves in a fast-moving bullet train, only to realize that each of them has their own mission interconnected. Pitt co-stars with Sandra Bullock, Joey King, Bad Bunny, Brian Terry Henry, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and more in this action-thriller adaptation. Critics have so far received mostly positive reviews for the film, calling it a “fun ticket!” Ross Bonaime said: “A film featuring Samurai Michael Shannon ) and half the cast of Atlanta could not be unhappy.” Another critic called the film “chaotic” but praised it for being “so fast-paced” and “interesting and outrageous”. The general consensus is that the film brings “wild energy” and great chemistry from the cast.
While mainly seeing positive signs, some believe the opposite. Scott Mantz called the film “a mess and quickly derailed” because it was “too long and complicated.” Another critic, Jason Bailey, called the film “Big SMOKIN ACES energy,” but clarified that it was actually “not a compliment.” Check out the first reactions to the film below. The bullet train arrived at the station on August 5.
#BulletTrain is chaotic and fucking fun!
The chemistry on the train and every single actor that shows up is phenomenal! NOW I just really want to read the novel that it's based on. https://t.co/8p67YEam5p
— Kate Sánchez (@OhMyMithrandir) August 2, 2022
This movie is chaotic, but in a way that makes sense bc it is so fast paced. It's funny & really outrageous. Everything has a reason in this film. Everyone has their moment too & the fight scenes are pretty cool. Lots of surprises too that left me in stitches.#BulletTrain pic.twitter.com/SBqomcPJpp
— Laura ลอร'า 劳拉 🍥 (@lsirikul) August 2, 2022
Once I turned off my brain and let myself go for the ride, I really enjoyed #BulletTrainMovie — but it's also impossible to not have fun with a movie that has a samurai Michael Shannon and half the cast of Atlanta.https://t.co/7obXl7G5Am
— Ross Bonaime (@rbonaime) August 2, 2022
#BulletTrain is a bomb-tastic comedy of errors designed to invigorate, entertain, and astound. Heart-pumping (and stopping) action is set to a kickass soundtrack that will leave you vibrating with excitement. Grab your bucket hat & hold on tight! @BulletTrain is a ticket to fun!
— Maggie Lovitt (@maggieofthetown) August 2, 2022
BULLET TRAIN is a BLOODY, TWISTING, WILD ride from start 2 glorious finish! Seriously, it never gets boring.
The cast is brilliant, the action is over-the-top in the best ways, creative camerawork, & it’s f*ing hilarious.
Give me another ticket to ride the #bullettrain asap! pic.twitter.com/hNma71D7rN
— Ashley Saunders (@ThatAshleyErin) August 2, 2022
Well holly smokeroonies!!!
I dug #BulletTrain ! It’s fast paced, quick editing, nonstop action. SUPER fun cast WITH CAMEOS! It weaves multiple stories into the movie and moves them closer throughout. Lulls here and there but loads of fun!
— Leo Rydel (@GeeklyGoods) August 2, 2022
BULLET TRAIN has wild energy & a great sense of gory humor. Really enjoyed Brad Pitt’s reformed assassin, and Brian Tyree Henry’s Lemon is constantly entertaining. The fights are plentiful & the tone is over the top for sure, but it’s never boring & the story is always evolving pic.twitter.com/UZtniD14Nd
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) August 2, 2022
Bullet Train: Fun action and everyone is clearly having a blast! Too bad about the rest. Really smothered by my least favorite brand of humor — smug, clunky, and way less clever than it thinks it is. The bad, unfunny bits are truly interminable. pic.twitter.com/wEkhovCHuW
— Jeff Zhang 张佶润 (@strangeharbors) August 2, 2022
BULLET TRAIN is a mess that goes off the rails fast. Overlong, overly complicated, over the top for 2 straight hours. It has its moments: stylized action scenes & some cool cameos. I suppose you could turn off your mind and enjoy the ride, but I was bored & exhausted. pic.twitter.com/uUCsa0JSQ5
— Scott Mantz 🖖 (@MovieMantz) August 2, 2022
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