Bullet Train Explosion

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Bullet Train Explosion

2025

2h 14m

Action

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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50+ Ratings

This film is a reboot of the original movie The Bullet Train, from 50 years ago which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster Speed. Director Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like Shin Godzilla, creates another panic-suspense thriller, depicting the intense struggles of those racing to save lives under extreme conditions. This film stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, reuniting with director Higuchi after Doomsday: The Sinking of Japan. With special cooperation from the East Japan Railway Company, the production used real bullet trains and railway facilities to craft extremely realistic visuals, which were seamlessly enhanced with cutting-edge visual effects. Packed with non-stop suspense, this high-stakes thriller will keep audiences breathless from start to finish.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

What makes “Bullet Train Explosion” so charming is that its creators don’t try to reinvent their chosen genre with this oversized, defiantly corny throwback.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 25, 2025

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Todd Gilchrist

Variety

“Bullet Train Explosion” feels like a blockbuster made for adults, where the priority is throwing challenges and complications at smart characters instead of sparking conflict with cheap narrative shortcuts and bad, even dumb choices.

Apr 23, 2025

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Jacob Oller

AV Club

This slow-speed collision is a glossy hi-def upgrade, but about as exciting as a word problem.

Rated: C+

Apr 22, 2025

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Takes too long to reach its destination.

Rated: C+

May 1, 2025

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

Despite a few moments of bloody violence, this action drama feels like a young adult novel in tone.

Apr 30, 2025

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Nairon Santos de Morais

Loud and Clear Reviews

Bullet Train Explosion is a Japanese Netflix action thriller that often feels more like an advertisement than a narrative film except for the outrageous stunts.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 29, 2025

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RITAM D

An excellent classic reboot of the film"Bullet Train" which undergoes a rollercoaster ride of thriller suspense & mystery by under covering the main mastermind behind this bombing plot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/25

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Sushil K

Excellent . I rarely post reviews. But I loved the way whole story turn up into. And how good impact this movie might make on people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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b s

从中间卸下一大部分人之后，电影就开始从危机转向关注人的心灵拷问，仿佛从电影进入舞台剧，但是这种转变也让紧张感骤然下降。一个在各个方面都没有突破的典型的信念感极强的日本电影。写短评写影评添加到片单分享到

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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Lucky01

Average move, train resuce scenes are excellent 👌

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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SkyRo P

I just finished watching the 2025 foreign action thriller titled "Bullet Train Explosion," which seems to draw inspiration from the classic film "Speed," featuring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. It feels as though this movie attempted to replicate the essence of "Speed," but instead chose a train as its focal point. Despite receiving positive feedback both internationally and in the U.S., I found its major flaw to be its excessive length. Clocking in at over two hours, the plot felt unnecessarily drawn out, leaving me puzzled as to why there was such a need for elaborate storytelling. This film seemed to offer more than what was actually necessary, resulting in a disconnect that ultimately disappointed those looking for an engaging experience. If you enjoy films that delve deeply into extended plots and narratives, you might find it worth a watch. Otherwise, be prepared for a lengthy viewing experience.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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Logan M

While I haven't seen the original I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel, I am a huge fan of Shin Godzilla and love the directors work on both. Despite it's long runtime I am not often finding myself bored.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

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Synopsis

This film is a reboot of the original movie The Bullet Train, from 50 years ago which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster Speed. Director Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like Shin Godzilla, creates another panic-suspense thriller, depicting the intense struggles of those racing to save lives under extreme conditions. This film stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, reuniting with director Higuchi after Doomsday: The Sinking of Japan. With special cooperation from the East Japan Railway Company, the production used real bullet trains and railway facilities to craft extremely realistic visuals, which were seamlessly enhanced with cutting-edge visual effects. Packed with non-stop suspense, this high-stakes thriller will keep audiences breathless from start to finish.

Director: Shinji Higuchi
Producer: Kota Ishizuka
Screenwriter: Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Norichika Oba
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix, Episcope, Inc.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 23, 2025
Runtime: 2h 14m

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