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Brad Pitt stars in this high-concept action comedy set on a Japanese bullet train. The film excels at 'contained' action, using the confined space to create creative and inventive fight sequences. It features vibrant colors, sharp dialogue, and a fun, kinetic energy that makes it an easy watch while still delivering high-quality choreography and satisfying payoffs.
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Who directed the action comedy "Bullet Train" starring Brad Pitt?
The film was directed by David Leitch, a former stuntman known for directing "John Wick" and "Atomic Blonde." His stunt background heavily influenced the film's kinetic, highly choreographed fight scenes set inside the confined train cars.
What Japanese novel is the movie "Bullet Train" based on?
The screenplay is an adaptation of the 2010 novel "Maria Beetle" written by Japanese author Kotaro Isaka. The book focuses on a group of quirky, dangerous assassins who discover they are all riding on the exact same high-speed train.
Who plays the character of Lemon and Tangerine in "Bullet Train"?
The dual assassin duo known as the Twins, Lemon and Tangerine, are brilliantly portrayed by Brian Tyree Henry and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The characters are heavily tied to the children's book "Thomas the Tank Engine," which Lemon obsessively uses to read people.
What is the basic plot of "Bullet Train"?
Brad Pitt plays a reluctant operative codenamed Ladybug, whose simple job to retrieve a briefcase turns into a chaotic survival mission. He quickly realizes he is trapped on a Japanese bullet train with multiple rival assassins connected by overlapping missions.
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