Bullet Train [Blu-ray]

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Plot: What’s it about? Video: How’s it look? Audio: How’s it sound? Supplements: What are the extras? The Bottom Line Plot: What’s it about? Jun’ya Satô was assigned to direct as well as write, alongside Ryûnosuke Ono. The pair were sent to a resort for a month to churn out a script. They wanted to have a bomb on the train that needed defusing but they ran into a problem. The real-life bullet trains were built with a fail-safe that caused them to slow down if anything went wrong.

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, litThe surround mix utilizes the subwoofer to accentuate the action-based sequences which feature a palpable and occasionally room shaking low end. Throughout the presentation the quality of the bass is excellent, as it fills the room with clean, resonating, low frequency detail. Color me surprised as Bullet Train, while not perfect, it is still a perfectly fun ride that is filled with colorful characters with them all having their moment to shine. It is already one I look forward to viewing again. It was delayed a few times, and I will admit that the countless trailers and social media spots somehow rubbed me the wrong way, but it was quite a surprise. This is a train you’ll want to board. In fact, most audiences will know exactly if this is their type of film or not from the earliest moments. definition on the smooth surfaces within the train. The film often travels around to different places and timeframes where visual diversity allows for

In listening to the Dolby Atmos surround mix I found it to be of the active variety. Its use of audio objects placed above is comprised of a mix of atmospherics, panning fills and discrete sounds. This is done to good effect when implemented, creating an enriching level of immersion that coincides with the onscreen events nicely. Nearfield sound placement in the bed channels is noteworthy, providing an involving listening experience that emboldens the "being there" effect when applied. number of clarity refinements and detail gains that amplify the picture to a level beyond what the 1080p disc can offer. Close-ups are particularly robust There is no denying that Bullet Train is full of energy. It's bursting at the seams, fighting with every frame to build on the kineticSony's matte SteelBook depicts Lemon, center, standing in the doorway to a train car, a yellow light behind him. A long shadow is cast on the train car