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Tone Shift Weakens Bullet Train
- Bullet Train's humor undermines the stakes, making it feel jokey and loose.
- Leitch changed the tone from a serious drama to comedy, impacting the film's tension.
Modern Action's Style Over Substance
- Modern action movies often prioritize style and fan service over serious storytelling.
- Classic action films took their premises seriously, which Bullet Train lacks.
Train Constraints Enhance Story
- Bullet Train effectively uses the train's constraints to create urgency and narrative drive.
- The locked doors at each stop enhance tension and plot momentum.