Train to Busan
Rent/Purchase
When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
What critics thought
A rare genre film that won over critics almost universally, Train to Busan is praised for pairing relentless zombie-thriller mechanics with genuine emotional stakes and pointed class commentary. The main fault line in reviews is whether the film sustains its momentum: some felt the middle stretch grows repetitive and the characters flatten into archetypes, while most found the finale more than redemptive.
“borrows heavily from World War Z in its depiction of the fast-moving undead masses while also boasting an emotional core the Brad Pitt-starring extravaganza often lacked [...] the result is first-class throughout”
Clark Collis·Entertainment Weekly
“After the near-perfect first hour of Train to Busan, the film slows its progress and makes a few stops that feel repetitive, but the journey recovers nicely for a memorable finale. You could call it Train of the Living Dead or Snowpiercer with Zombies. Whatever you call it, if it's playing in your city and you've ever been entertained by a zombie movie, it's hard to believe you wouldn't be entertained by this one.”
Brian Tallerico·RogerEbert.com
Genres
Action, Horror, Thriller
Cast & Crew
DirectorYeon Sang-ho
StarringGong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi, Don Lee, Choi Woo-shik
ComposerJang Young-gyu
Train to Busan
When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
What critics thought
A rare genre film that won over critics almost universally, Train to Busan is praised for pairing relentless zombie-thriller mechanics with genuine emotional stakes and pointed class commentary. The main fault line in reviews is whether the film sustains its momentum: some felt the middle stretch grows repetitive and the characters flatten into archetypes, while most found the finale more than redemptive.
“borrows heavily from World War Z in its depiction of the fast-moving undead masses while also boasting an emotional core the Brad Pitt-starring extravaganza often lacked [...] the result is first-class throughout”
Clark Collis·Entertainment Weekly
“After the near-perfect first hour of Train to Busan, the film slows its progress and makes a few stops that feel repetitive, but the journey recovers nicely for a memorable finale. You could call it Train of the Living Dead or Snowpiercer with Zombies. Whatever you call it, if it's playing in your city and you've ever been entertained by a zombie movie, it's hard to believe you wouldn't be entertained by this one.”
Brian Tallerico·RogerEbert.com
Genres
Action, Horror, Thriller
Cast & Crew
DirectorYeon Sang-ho
StarringGong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi, Don Lee, Choi Woo-shik
ComposerJang Young-gyu
Rent/Purchase