Bullet Train [Blu-ray]

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Japanese National Railways refused to support the film, so the filmmakers mix ‘stolen’ shots of the actual trains with model shots in the action scenes. The models are pretty obvious but it’s not badly done, all things considered. A sequence where a freight train blows up early on in the film looks particularly good. Trained Professionals: The Cast (1080p, 6:53): Praising the cast: camaraderie and performances alike.

accented ceiling. Around him, lying in wait in the shadows, are a few characters ready to strike with various bladed weapons. The rear panel is dark, lit Mission Accomplished: Making of Bullet Train– Director David Leitch gives us the genesis of the story as well as regales us with his personal journey through films (first as a stuntman, then a stunt coordinator then transitioning into directing). It’s a short, yet informative piece. an eye on the end destination -- it does -- but there's sometimes a serious disconnect between the big picture propellants and the muscle in thepresentation is off the rails for overall visual excellence, pushing this format to its absolute limit. Clarity is simply spectacular. The film likes to linger on After seeing the teaser for Bullet Train while at the theater earlier this year I was instantly in and decided it would be best viewed in my home theater environment. Based on the book by Kotaro Isaka it’s a grossly entertaining action comedy that wastes little time with upfront narrative/character building and opts to let you decide for yourself who to root for as things unfold.

Bullet Train is a Guy Ritchie film minus Guy Ritchie. Rather, Director David Leitch's ( Atomic Blonde) picture merely resembles the tone and flavor of As with most Japanese films of the period, The Bullet Train is nicely shot, with great use made of the wide frame, on top of the odd creative angle or use of depth. The final shot (or second-to-final, to be pedantic) is particularly striking, though its unusual style was actually accidental. The high-speed camera used for the sequence malfunctioned and over-exposed the footage but the shot was kept as it looked cool. For those not familiar with the details regarding Ultra HD Blu-ray you can refer to my article that includes some pertinent data on the subject. Here is the link:

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more refined, natural look that leaves skin tones healthier and remarkably realistic for precise tonal definition across the film's spectrum of diverse Bonus features include outtakes and bloopers, easter eggs, a “Making of Bullet Train” featurette, audio commentary, and more. The 4k Ultra HD combo edition includes a 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital Copy.

of bloodshed where moves are precise and the blood is copious. The actors seem to have a good bit of fun with the material, too, reveling in the The interview with Jun’ya Satô’s biographers gives a solid overview of the film’s inception, production and legacy, covering plenty of bases. the illusion of rapid movement. To the sword's right edge is a pleasing pastel sunset-inspired color scheme. resolution. It's not a massive gain over the Blu-ray, which speaks to just how great the film looks at 1080p, but there are a

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Audio streamed at about 4-5 Mbps in Dolby True HD 7.1 channels that also plays in Dolby Atmos on supporting systems. The real good surround sound doesn’t start until about 58 minutes when Ladybug and Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) are fighting outside the train have an outside-train excursion, as the sound of speeding trains blast through surround sound setups. forward momentum that propels it. However, with all of that intensity comes a feeling that the movie is often flailing about, letting loose because it The booklet has Barry Forshaw provide an essay that’s broken into several sections, opening with an overview of the production before looking at the lead players, studio and director, individually. It’s a strong coverall addition to the set.