‘Bullet Train’ Isn’t a Good Movie. But It’s a Great Study of Brad Pitt.
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‘Bullet Train’ Isn’t a Good Movie. But It’s a Great Study of Brad Pitt.: The mediocre movie happens to be a fascinating vehicle for the star’s latest rebrand.
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