Reviews — Train to Busan
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Manuel São Bento
Zombie apocalypse stories aren’t exactly new territory. Shows like The Walking Dead and movies such as World War Z and the Zombieland series have explored similar ground. However, these works often fall short of delivering a truly exceptional experience. When people ask for the best zombie movie ever made, there isn't an easy answer because it’s been hard to find one that is genuinely outstanding. That changed in 201…
Kamurai
A great film that I’d gladly watch again and can suggest to anyone searching for a fresh zombie experience. I found myself very engaged with this story—until it left me completely drained emotionally. It didn’t seem I was responding as intended by the director during the final portion. The core idea is quite interesting: a zombie outbreak that spreads onto a train, starting with just one infected person, and th…
Gimly
Lately, with several zombie films I’ve viewed, I've been able to acknowledge a small amount of unexpected inventiveness, and assign them a score around four out of ten. However, it had been quite some time since I encountered a zombie movie that I could honestly say I truly **enjoyed**. That is, until last night, when I watched _Train to Busan_. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you …
Reno
It's been a while since I’ve encountered a truly worthwhile zombie movie. Recent films like 'Cooties,' 'Freaks of Nature,' and 'Scout's Guide...' have all leaned into comedy, and before this one, ‘World War Z’ was the last decent entry in the genre that I recall. The timing felt fortunate because there wasn't much competition, allowing this Korean film to stand out. It’s also worth noting that Korean filmmakers consi…

