Verdict:
This is a movie that doesn’t lend itself to a straightforward rating using a specific number of stars.
On the one hand, this was the most visually striking commercial I have ever seen. From the neon-filled night scenes to fiery infernos to the gorgeous sunny morning, with the use of gold and white, it was a stunning way of delivering product placement for Fiji water, Audi and, of course, the bullet train itself. Watching this on a big screen would’ve been a treat.
On the other hand, this is a contender for the dumbest high-budget film of all times. The plot would forget what it promised just a couple of minutes ago. The screenplay was written by a 13 year old, who forgot to take his ADHD medication. By the end of the film, I couldn’t stop laughing at what I was seeing.
It appears that the movie is aspiring to be witty and have a sharp snappy delivery of films like “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”. There is a lot of quick back-and-forth banter between various characters, but that banter lacks the cleverness it aims for. It’s just fast and delivered with conviction. The movie thinks its style is much better than it is.
Of course, Brad Pit is Brad Pit, and his presence remains a highlight, but when it comes to rest of the movie, my recommendation is to put on some rock music in the background, take an edible and just watch the pretty colours wash over you.