Bullet Train Explosion – Movie Review
First Reaction – Bullet Train Explosion is a tense thriller, but never as intense as it could be.
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Director: Shinji Higuchi
Writer: Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Norichika Oba (Screenplay)
Cast
- Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (Midnight Swan)
- Kanata Hosoda
- Non (In This Corner of the World)
- Jun Kaname (Kingdom 4)
- Machiko Ono (Like Father, Like Son)
Plot: A group who straps bombs to a Japanese bullet train in an attempt to extort money from the government.
Runtime: 2 Hours 14 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Bullet Train Explosion starts when the Japanese bullet train receives a phone call claiming to have placed a bomb on the train. They are informed that the train will explode if it goes below a certain speed, leaving the driver, Kazuya Takaichi (Kusanagi) to keep the passengers calm.
The government plans for a solution, while the terrorist puts out his ransom out to the public. However, the passengers begin to panic, causing chaos on board the train.
Verdict on Bullet Train Explosion
Recap
The movie follows a terrorist placing a bomb on the bullet train. It follows the passengers and staff trying to hold things together, while the government looks for a better solution. They refuse to negotiate with terrorists. It becomes a race against time to find a solution before the train arrives in Tokyo.
Best Parts
This movie uses the concept of ‘Speed’ on a bullet train. It is a fantastic idea to turn the tables of the dangers of one of the most reliable sources of transportation in the world. This does a good job of creating the people behind the attacks and leaves you surprised by the truth. It is a dilemma in the final act that makes for the most compelling side to the story.
Worst Parts
It does run longer than it needs to, which can hold the bigger story back more than required. Meanwhile, the action isn’t as intense as you would imagine, and it doesn’t feel like an edge-of-your-seat thriller compared to others in this realm.
Final Thoughts –Bullet Train Explosion is an unexpected twist on the action thriller concept.
