Brad Pitt may be entering the winter of his acting career, but the Oscar-winning star still has a few punches left to pull — literally. In his latest film, Bullet Train , Pitt combines wacky humoristic elements and hard-hitting action sequences to deliver a movie that’s unlike anything we’ve seen this year.
To put it bluntly, Bullet Train may not only be the craziest action thriller of 2022 but of the entire decade as well. To make the season even more merry and bright, Bullet Train is now readily available to stream on Netflix.
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In short, one of the zaniest, goofiest, most-watchable action films audiences have seen so far this decade! And the best news is that Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt is now fully available for your streaming pleasure on Netflix.
Done in a similar vein to classic martial arts films like The Way of the Dragon and incorporating several of the same single setting elements that we see in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs , David Leitch’s Bullet Train is a perfect blend of old-school and new-age action.
The Film Focuses On “Ladybug” — An Infamous Killer Of Killers Portrayed By The One And Only, Brad Pitt.
In the film, Ladybug (Pitt) agrees to undertake the presumably simple task of stealing a mysterious briefcase from a moving bullet train, before it leaves the jurisdiction of Tokyo. However, Ladybug quickly discovers that his assignment has been made all the more complicated by the slew of other hitmen who have been recruited to do the same job.
The Film Plays Out In An Almost Video Game-Like Fashion, With Each New Train Car Introducing A New Boss-Like Antagonist Into The Mix.
Fans who know Leitch’s work from films like Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2 are sure to be pleased, as Bullet Train seeks to incorporate several of the more brutal and violent aspects of Leitch’s aforementioned movies. What truly sets Bullet Train apart from the rest is its own unique brand of cartoon-style violence, which recalls scenes and moments from classic cartoon capers such as Looney Tunes .
It Has Screwy Lighthearted Nature Combined With High-Level Fight Choreography
Underlying the eye-popping violence and fight sequences is a humor note seldom seen in like-minded action flicks. While most make the mistake of taking themselves too seriously, Bullet Train isn’t afraid to dip its toe into the absurd .
While it’s true that Bullet Train shoots its audience a clever fourth wall-breaking wink from time to time, its endearing and approachable plot presentation more than makes up for some of the film’s more eye-rolling moments. If you’re looking for a great way to spend a snowy afternoon this holiday season, look no further than Bullet Train.
