HuluBullet Train (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are apolitical, focusing on individual characters' survival and the defeat of a singular antagonist within a highly stylized action-comedy framework, without promoting any specific political ideology.
The film features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, incorporating various racial backgrounds in prominent roles. However, it does not appear to engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques or themes.
Secondary
The film adapts characters from the novel "Maria Beetle." Several characters, including The Prince, Maria Beetle, and The Hornet, who were established as male in the source material, are portrayed as female in the movie.
Several key characters, including Ladybug, Prince, Tangerine, and Lemon, were depicted as Japanese in the source novel. In the film adaptation, these characters are portrayed by actors of different races, such as White and Black.
The film's protagonist frequently articulates a worldview rooted in karma and interconnectedness, concepts central to Buddhist philosophy. The narrative consistently validates these principles, portraying them as an underlying truth that governs the chaotic events and character fates.
Bullet Train does not feature any explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While the intense bond between Tangerine and Lemon has been interpreted by some, the film consistently frames their relationship as fraternal, with no explicit queer subtext. Therefore, the film is classified as N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film features female characters who participate in action sequences, such as Hornet, an assassin. However, in her direct physical confrontations with male opponents, she is ultimately defeated. No female character is depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.4
Critic Ratings
5.2
4.9
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