Bullet Train [Blu-ray]

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Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times rated the film three and a half out of four stars, calling it "wildly entertaining" and praised the performances, "the creative and blood-spattered action sequences" and most of all the writing. [45] Peter Debruge of Variety wrote, " Bullet Train feels like it comes from the same brain as Snatch, wearing its pop style on its sleeve– a Kill Bill-like mix of martial arts, manga and gabby hitman movie influences, minus the vision or wit that implies." [46] Representation of race in casting [ edit ] Bullet Train". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. October 26, 2020. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020 . Retrieved November 18, 2020.When asked about the casting, Isaka defended the film and described his characters as "ethnically malleable", maintaining that his original Japanese setting and context were irrelevant as they were "not real people, maybe they're not even Japanese." [48] Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group president Sanford Panitch highlighted Isaka's views to defend the casting, reassuring that the film would honor the novel's "Japanese soul" while giving the opportunity to cast big name stars and adapt it on a "global scale". Bullet Train screenwriter Zak Olkewicz argued that the decision to cast beyond Japanese or Asian actors proved "the strength of [Isaka]'s work" as it was a story that could "transcend race". Director David Leitch noted that discussions had taken place during pre-production to change the film's setting, but it was ultimately decided to keep Isaka's original location Tokyo due to its international appeal. [49]

Burlingame, Jon (August 5, 2022). "The Music of ' Bullet Train ' Delivers Mayhem to Match Brad Pitt Thriller". Variety . Retrieved August 21, 2022. Francisco mentioned that the Japanese author and most audiences in Asia "enjoy their own domestic film industry and go to Hollywood for the spectacle of foreigners", noting the differences between Asians in Asia and Asian American issues. [50] Accolades [ edit ]Mizzy, Sugar (July 19, 2022). "Brad Pitt in Paris for " Bullet Train", world premiere with "the best of the best" ". europe-cities.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022 . Retrieved August 4, 2022. Wallace, Rachel (August 4, 2022). " Bullet Train May Take Place Aboard a Japanese High-Speed Shinkansen, But It Was Filmed in L.A." Architectural Digest. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022 . Retrieved August 7, 2022. Kroll, Justin (November 18, 2020). "Michael Shannon Joins Brad Pitt in Sony's ' Bullet Train '". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020 . Retrieved November 18, 2020. The 4k Ultra HD combo editions from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment include a 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital Copy, while the Blu-ray combo edition includes a DVD and Digital Copy. Bonus features include outtakes and bloopers, easter eggs, a “Making of Bullet Train” featurette, audio commentary, and more.