Bullet Train Explosion

2025

PG-13

2h 17m

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6.9/10

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Thriller

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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.

Directors

Shinji Higuchi

Writers

Kazuhiro Nakagawa(screenplay by)

Norichika Oba(screenplay by)

Stars

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Machiko Ono

Jun Kaname

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Top cast

Kazuya Takaichi

Yuko Kagami

Mitsuru Todoroki

Chika Matsumoto

Keiji Fujii

Kodai Hayashi

Masayoshi Goto

Ichikawa

Yuzuki Onodera

Yuichi Kasagi

Yuki Fukuoka

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Koga Masatoshi

Shigeru Suwa

Yukino Yamamoto

Ninomiya

Tsutomu Onodera

Sasaki Kentaro

Directors

Shinji Higuchi

Writers

Kazuhiro Nakagawa(screenplay by)

Norichika Oba(screenplay by)

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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.

RalphRahal05 May, 2025