The Midnight Meat Train

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John C 'The Midnight Meat Train' is possibly the definition of a competent and gruesome horror experience that leans more heavily on blood and guts than cerebral chills. Bradley Cooper stars as a photographer who is desperate to capture the gritty essence of the New York. His performance is solid, bringing his usual charm and likability to the role. However, the true standout is Vinnie Jones as the menacing and near-silent antagonist, Mahogany, who ends up stealing every scene he’s in. The film’s style of leaning on gruesome, over-the-top violence is both its strength and potential turnoff as there are plenty of scenes where the red stuff tends to fly further than reality may suggest. It's all good fun if you're looking for over the top gore, but the plot often relies on improbable coincidences and sheer luck to move forward. This lack of realism might frustrate viewers seeking a more grounded thriller. The ending is another polarizing element. Without giving too much away, it ventures into unexpected territory, which might not align with what had been building up previously. It’s a bold conclusion that ensures 'The Midnight Meat Train' lingers in the mind after the credits roll. But at the end of the day it's all great fun for horror fans who enjoy their scares served with a side of carnage. It’s not perfect, but as a fan of Vinnie Jones (and someone who had to 'fine' him when he came into the video rental store I worked in!) I can say he makes it worth a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Faraz E Movie was a waste of time, I only would watch if there is nothing else to do and boredom is killing you. Even then boring ending and boring movie. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Thomas W Absolute mindless garbage with little story. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Jeremy A Ok for what it was. But holy crap that ending was fugged up. 3.5* Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Justin T The film looked very nice most of the time but then there were these over-the-top sequences that felt so out-of-place and detracted from the seriousness of the movie. The sound design was amazing! It really did sound gorgeous. Great use of the surround sound and beautifully mixed. Possibly the best sound mix I have ever heard. The only other one that springs to mind was Eden Lake (2008) but that was less dynamic and creative than this film. It started off like a slasher movie but ended slightly differently. The problem was that the pacing was very uneven and the whole ending was a bit nonsensical - should have been more out there to make it more acceptable. It was an interesting fundamental idea though. This needed to be paced faster with more stuff regarding the ending back-story. It’s a bit uneven. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Scott W Absolutely horrible Huge Horror fan I am and this was ridiculously stupid there has to be somewhat of a realistic approach to what people will do in these situations yes it is a movie but give me an effing break stupidly written just dumb sorry but awful just awful Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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