Slick but morally careless action comedy in which a hitman (Brad Pitt), intent on reforming himself by avoiding murder in the future, turns instead to theft, accepting a mission from his handler (Sandra Bullock) to nab a briefcase stuffed with cash off a high-speed train traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto. But his resolve to avoid causing fatalities is put to the test once he discovers the presence, among the other passengers, of an array of less-sensitive assassins (most prominently Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Joey King) all working at cross purposes with him. Though complex, clever and quick-paced, director David Leitch’s blood-soaked screen version of Kotaro Isaka’s 2010 novel simultaneously revels in and trivializes the increasingly nasty mayhem with which it’s stuffed. Look for: A high-gloss production and witty dialogue. Look out for: Excessive gory violence, gruesome images, pervasive vulgar language, a few profanities, some premarital sensuality and sexual humor. The Catholic Moviegoer’s guidance is U – unsuitable for all. The Motion Picture Association rating is R – restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Bullet Train
