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6.8 2h 17m

Bullet Train Explosion

When panic erupts on a Tokyo-bound bullet train that will explode if it slows below 100 kph, authorities race against time to save everyone on board.

Top Cast

  • Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

    Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

    Kazuya Takaichi

  • Machiko Ono

    Machiko Ono

    Yuko Kagami

  • Jun Kaname

    Jun Kaname

    Mitsuru Todoroki

  • Non

    Non

    Chika Matsumoto

  • Kanata Hosoda

    Kanata Hosoda

    Keiji Fujii

  • Daisuke Kuroda

    Daisuke Kuroda

    Kodai Hayashi

  • Satoru Matsuo

    Satoru Matsuo

    Masayoshi Goto

  • Suzuka Ohgo

    Suzuka Ohgo

    Ichikawa

  • Hana Toyoshima

    Hana Toyoshima

    Yuzuki Onodera

Overview

When panic erupts on a Tokyo-bound bullet train that will explode if it slows below 100 kph, authorities race against time to save everyone on board.

Rating

6.8 / 10
323 Reviews
4 Popular

2 Reviews

  • Manuel São Bento
    Manuel São Bento
    6 Apr 25, 2025

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/bullet-train-explosion-film-review-visually-sharp-strong-direction-narratively-safe/ "Bullet Train Explosion is a legacy sequel that honors the spirit of the original without being bound by it, opting for a more accessible, modern approach. The suspense scenes are effective, the cast delivers solid performances, and there's a remarkable - if not fully successful - attempt to tackle relevant social themes amid the intense action. Nevertheless, the lack of stronger character development, the tendency to over-explain, and a somewhat inconsequential narrative prevent the movie from achieving the emotional impact it aspires to. It entertains, and at times provokes reflection, but it could - and perhaps should - have gone further." Rating: B-

  • RalphRahal
    RalphRahal
    6 May 5, 2025

    Bullet Train Explosion (2025) is an interesting ride that tries to bring back the disaster-thriller vibe but falls a little short on the human side of things. The directing by Shinji Higuchi feels like it cares more about showing the technical process of running a train than about telling a story through its characters. You can tell a lot of work went into the production itself, especially with the practical effects, model sets, and tight editing that really keep the tension high. The problem is, while everything looks good and feels intense, the characters end up feeling like background noise rather than the heart of the movie. It feels more like you are watching a really well-made simulation than being pulled into a story. The acting is decent, especially from Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, who manages to bring some presence even without a lot of material to work with. The script, though, feels a bit thin, like it was written just enough to move from one tense scene to another without really digging into who these people are. The cinematography is clean and sharp, with some really impressive shots during the action sequences, and the sound design does a solid job of keeping you in that high-stakes atmosphere. The score is there but not very memorable, mostly serving the moment without standing out. Overall, it is a movie you can enjoy for the tension and visuals, but if you are hoping to get attached to the characters or dive deep into the story, it might leave you wanting more.

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