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Bullet Train: Brad Pitt keeps list of actors he’s worked with

Bullet Train: Brad Pitt keeps list of actors he's worked with

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson says his co-star Brad Pitt has a “good” list and “s***” list of actors he will and won’t work with.

The pair star together in Bullet Train, helmed by John Wick and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch.

Promoting his latest onscreen venture at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the actor dished on what working with Pitt was like, Page Six reported.

Referring to Pitt as a “humble and gracious human being”, the actor told Variety: “He is in a new chapter of his life, I think.”

Taylor-Johnson, who has previously starred in action movies like Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron continued: “He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time.

“You work with many actors and after a while, you start making notes: ‘I am definitely not working with this person ever again.’ Brad has this list too: the ‘good’ list and the ‘s***’ list.”

A fight scene from the film – which was released in the US on Friday – between the two stars left Taylor-Johnson hospitalized after he sustained major injuries on set.

After implementing a “crazy mad Keto diet” in an effort to get “scrawny and lean” for the film, the actor fainted due to “low blood sugar levels” shortly after sustaining a hand injury.

“We were in a fight sequence and I got drop-kicked across the room. And the one sharp bit of the corner where there wasn’t any padding took a chunk out of my hand. I literally went wham, passed out,” he told Variety of the incident.

“Then I came back and was like ‘Should we go again?’ and they were like ‘No, no, no. You gotta go get stitches at the hospital.’ So then I spent the night in the hospital,” he added.

“When you sign up for a David Leitch movie you know you gotta get a couple battle scars, some war wounds,” he added.

This story was originally published by Page Six and was reproduced with permission

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Bullet Train: Brad Pitt keeps list of actors he’s worked with

Bullet Train: Brad Pitt keeps list of actors he's worked with

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson says his co-star Brad Pitt has a “good” list and “s***” list of actors he will and won’t work with.

The pair star together in Bullet Train, helmed by John Wick and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch.

Promoting his latest onscreen venture at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the actor dished on what working with Pitt was like, Page Six reported.

Referring to Pitt as a “humble and gracious human being”, the actor told Variety: “He is in a new chapter of his life, I think.”

Taylor-Johnson, who has previously starred in action movies like Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron continued: “He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time.

“You work with many actors and after a while, you start making notes: ‘I am definitely not working with this person ever again.’ Brad has this list too: the ‘good’ list and the ‘s***’ list.”

A fight scene from the film – which was released in the US on Friday – between the two stars left Taylor-Johnson hospitalized after he sustained major injuries on set.

After implementing a “crazy mad Keto diet” in an effort to get “scrawny and lean” for the film, the actor fainted due to “low blood sugar levels” shortly after sustaining a hand injury.

“We were in a fight sequence and I got drop-kicked across the room. And the one sharp bit of the corner where there wasn’t any padding took a chunk out of my hand. I literally went wham, passed out,” he told Variety of the incident.

“Then I came back and was like ‘Should we go again?’ and they were like ‘No, no, no. You gotta go get stitches at the hospital.’ So then I spent the night in the hospital,” he added.

“When you sign up for a David Leitch movie you know you gotta get a couple battle scars, some war wounds,” he added.

This story was originally published by Page Six and was reproduced with permission

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Bullet Train review: A largely entertaining but messy action comedy

Bullet Train review: A largely entertaining but messy action comedy

If 2022 is the year of the movie star thanks to Tom Cruise’s resurgent form, then Brad Pitt makes for a convincing rival.

Because the largely entertaining action flick Bullet Train rolls along on the power of Pitt’s megawatt charisma – and sometimes on that alone.

The David Leitch-directed action comedy has a lot going for it, an unapologetically rambunctious tone, slick stunts and combat sequences and a colourful, pizzazzy visual aesthetic that pops.

But it’s also messy, swerving from euphoric highs to sloppy lows with its uneven pacing sometimes speeding at the breakneck pace of a, well, bullet train, while other times it feels as if it’s moving about as fast as a sloth on land.

Pitt stars as Ladybug, a relatively mild-mannered assassin who’s only just getting back into the game. Armed with his bucket hat, his winning smile and a heavy dose of skepticism, Ladybug boards a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto for his assignments from him, a supposedly simple snatch and grab job.

His target is a briefcase containing lots and lots of money.

But nothing is simple in the guns-for-hire business, especially when Ladybug is convinced he’s the unluckiest person on Earth.

As bad luck – or a vast, overly complicated scheme – would have it, Ladybug isn’t the only assassin on the train. Far from it. This particular train is a convergence point for several killers, all with equally adorable codenames.

There’s The Prince (Joey King), a ruthless killer who uses her appearance of British schoolgirl-in-distress to great effect, Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Lemon (Brian Tyree Henry), two assassin brothers with matching checked coats, The Wolf (Benito A. Martinez Ocasio), an assassin with vengeance on his mind and The Hornet (Zazie Beetz), a poison specialist.

And they all want either the case or someone connected to it, which makes Ladybug’s simple task rather complicated.

That’s Bullet Train‘s main failing – just how convoluted the plot is. It labors to contrive all these complications involving myriad killers, hidden agendas and a boss-level target (Michael Shannon), and it struggles to keep its flow.

Just as you’re pulled into the visceral joys of a stylish, high-octane action sequence, you’re being asked to simultaneously keep track of the increasingly knotty plot. Wait, what’s that guy’s beef with this dude again?

There are some genuinely great “phwaor” moments, including a scene-stealing turn from legendary Japanese actor and martial artist Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays The Elder, another – you guessed it – assassin.

Or the legitimately endearing, continued references to Thomas the Tank Enginewith which Lemon is obsessed, and becomes something of a fun touchpoint in various scenes.

And the fight sequences are creative, imaginative and well-staged – and they punch. But that’s what you would expect from Leitch, who spent many years as Pitt’s stunt double before moving into directing with John Wick, Atomic Blonde and Dead Pool 2.

Given the caliber of Leitch’s history, plus an exciting cast and a riotous vibe, Bullet Train should’ve been a fantastic movie if it had been tighter, or even more brazen with its bloodshed.

It’s certainly not John Wick on a train. If it had been, it would’ve been a less shambolic experience.

Rating: 3/5

Bullet Train is in cinemas now

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5 Reasons that make the Brad Pitt starrer Bullet Train a must watch : Bollywood News

5 Reasons that make the Brad Pitt starrer Bullet Train a must watch : Bollywood News

Brad Pitt returns to the Silver Screen with this Season’s Biggest Blockbuster Bullet Train. Helmed by the director of dead pool 2 and John Wick – David Leitch, the movie promises the best of action, comedy, and entertainment! With larger-than-life visuals and a stellar star cast, the biggest Hollywood flick of the month – Bullet Train, is all set to open this festive season with a host of action-packed performances and roars of laughter-inducing comedy! The movie that promises to entertain viewers has already received rave reviews internationally and will make its way to theaters across India this Thursday, August 4 – a day prior to the movie’s release in the US in languages ​​– English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu! Now, we would say that Bullet Train is a must-watch; instead, we will give you reasons why you absolutely cannot miss this film in theaters.

5 Reasons that make the Brad Pitt starrer Bullet Train a must watch

1. Brad Pitt’s return to the big screen after three long years deserves audiences heading to theaters in hordes! It’s been a while since we’ve seen Brad Pitt in a starring role and this time, he returns to do what he does best – power-packed fight scenes and goofy, chaotic comedy. only for Bullet Train, he combines the two to give a praise-worthy performance. And if there’s one thing we know about the bedazzling, bodacious blonde and we know well, Brad Pitt does not give mediocre performances, ever!
2. It has been directed by Dead Pool 2, John Wick and Hobbs and Shaw Director – David Leitch. So, it’s no surprise that the movie that has been touted as an ‘action-comedy flick’ will follow in these footsteps and be loaded with action and comedy like no other. After all, David Leitch was a stuntman himself and after slumming it out as one, he went on to direct some of the most loved action-comedy flicks, which paved the way for the much-awaited Bullet Train.
3. The movie has received glowing reviews since its premiere internationally! From acclaim for the cast performances to the movie’s direction, comic timing, gripping action, outstanding VFX, music, and more, Bullet Train you have garnered a lot of love and appreciation from the world over
4. The cast is mind-blowing! Yes, you read that right. Brad Pitt apart, there are incredibly heavy-duty performers bringing their A-game to the table with Bullet Train. Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy award nominee and actor Joey King, who has earned immense praise for her recent role as The Princess, will play ‘Prince’ in the movie – a British assassin posing as a schoolgirl. She will be joined by Tony and Primetime Emmy award winner, Brian Tyree Henry who shot to popularity with Marvel Studios’ Eternals and plays ‘Lemon’ another British assassin and partner to Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s off-the-rails character ‘Tangerine’. If Lemon and Tangerine as the goofy, funny yet dangerous assassin duo do not make you laugh your socks off, we don’t know what will! Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was last seen in Tenet and known for his roles in movies such as kick-assMarvel Studios’ Avengers: Age of Ultron, Nocturnal Animals and will be seen next in Marvel’s Kraven the hunter as the titular character.

5. Sandra Bullock makes an appearance in the movie – the last one before she temporarily retires from the movies! Sandra Bullock is a splendid actor; in fact, the Academy Award-winning actor has played such versatile roles and won every award under the sun for her roles. Taking a step further, the actor leaves no stone unturned to yet again branching into a role albeit an appearance, one she has not done before, as Maria Beetle – the assassin handler for Brad’s Ladybug!

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Brad Pitt reveals why he wore a skirt to Bullet Train premiere

Brad Pitt reveals why he wore a skirt to Bullet Train premiere

Brad Pitt isn’t skirting around the truth.

The Oscar winner, 58, has explained why he decided to rock a skirt at the German premiere of his new comedy-action film Bullet Train last month, reports the new york post.

the Fight Club star showed off his tattoos on the Berlin red carpet on July 19 where he sported a light pink shirt, combat boots, a brown kilt and a matching jacket.

At Monday’s Los Angeles premiere of Bullet TrainPitt revealed why he opted for the style choice.

“I don’t know! We’re all going to die, so let’s mess it up,” he told Variety.

For Monday’s event, the Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood actor wore a green suit and yellow sneakers.

Pitt previously described why he decided to wear a skirt at the Berlin show last month, jokingly telling the Associated Press: “The breeze. The breeze.”

The David Leitch film stars Pitt as a hitman who has encountered several killers aboard a fast-moving train. Sandra Bullock, Logan Lerman, Bad Bunny, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry also appear in the movie.

The father of six also revealed to the outlet how the movie’s violence is an ongoing theme throughout the plot and how he was happy to let his stuntman do some of the more hardcore moves dusting shooting.

“I try to get out of it. I love a stuntman,” Pitt said. “This one was action-comedy, something I’ve never done before.”

He continued: “David and I had always been big fans of Jackie Chan. We’d been talking about him for decades. He’s kind of our Buster Keaton. He’s so talented and underrated even. Just to do something in that direction was what was really appealing to me.”

Pitt also shed some light on retirement rumors at the LA red carpet yesterday.

I have told dead line on Monday: “I was just saying, ‘I’m past middle age and I want to be specific about how I spend those last things however they may be.’ I’ve never been a five-year plan kind of guy. I’m just, whatever feels right for the day. I still operate that way.”

Pitt previously revealed his inability to remember faces is a condition he suffers from, called prosopagnosia, or face blindness.

“Nobody believes me,” he told GQ. “But it’s a mystery to me, man. I can’t grasp a face and yet I come from such a design/aesthetic point of view.”

“Bullet Train” will be released in Australian theaters on August 4.

This article originally appeared in the New York Post and was reproduced with permission.

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