The concept of an action film on a train definitely has been done in different ways from “Money Train” to “Unstoppable” to even “Snowpiercer”. “Bullet Train” is a little more motley than most and has its day-glo spin but, in a way, it is just enjoyable bubble gum with not much to it but enough interesting characters, comedy and fights to keep the ball rolling sufficiently.

Making an action film that is accessible both to young women and cool enough to appeal to the young male demographic is few and far between. "The Princess" does it admirably while still sticking to its mid-range budget guns and almost despite a high body count keeping it relatively bloodless