TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016) IS THE BEST ZOMBIE MOVIE?! MOVIE REACTION!! Gong Yoo | 부산행 | Korean Horror
Train to Busan Reaction and Cinematic Analysis
Experience why Tara and Roxy declared Train to Busan one of the greatest movies they have ever seen, detailing the film's emotional impact, character arcs, and masterful writing.
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- The reaction highlights the film’s phenomenal writing, pacing, and deep character development occurring organically on the train.
- Viewers were particularly moved by the selfless sacrifice of the character nicknamed "Stud" (Ma Dong-seok's character) and the young actress playing the daughter.
- The discussion praises the film for consistently maintaining high stakes where no character feels safe, leading to profound emotional payoff.
- The analysis frames the movie as a masterclass in horror that successfully blends adrenaline, heart, and commentary on human nature. This review documents the live reaction of hosts Roxy Striar and Tara Erickson to the 2016 Korean zombie thriller, Train to Busan. They track the emotional journey from initial confusion over the opening sequence to profound sadness during the finale, emphasizing the superior character writing compared to genre standards.
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Top Comments (10)
I see train to busan, i click it, and we cry together, again.
People talk about child actor performances and never mention this little girl who made grown ass people all over the world cry in a zombie movie.
Unfortunately the academy doesn’t respect horror movies enough. This should’ve won a award
I always lose it when the dad says goodbye to his daughter and has flashbacks when she was a baby😭
roxy getting distracted by gong yoo is so real
There are some familiar faces in Train to Busan. - The main character is the psycho recruiter from Squid Game. - The husband of the pregnant lady went on to become Gilgamesh in The Eternals. - The homeless beggar is Kim Gi Min (Player 203) in Season 2 and 3 of Squid Game. - The baseball guy who eventually got zombified by his girlfriend was Kim Ki Woo "Kevin" from Parasite.
1:14:43 she sang and finished the song coz remember her dad said to finish what you started
Roxy falling down the Gong Yoo rabbit hole is so real Edit: straight down to the big guy rabbit hole. Valid.
This is by far the best Zombie movie ever. The husband and his pregnant wife are the two best characters
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Top Comments (10)
I see train to busan, i click it, and we cry together, again.
People talk about child actor performances and never mention this little girl who made grown ass people all over the world cry in a zombie movie.
Unfortunately the academy doesn’t respect horror movies enough. This should’ve won a award
I always lose it when the dad says goodbye to his daughter and has flashbacks when she was a baby😭
roxy getting distracted by gong yoo is so real
There are some familiar faces in Train to Busan. - The main character is the psycho recruiter from Squid Game. - The husband of the pregnant lady went on to become Gilgamesh in The Eternals. - The homeless beggar is Kim Gi Min (Player 203) in Season 2 and 3 of Squid Game. - The baseball guy who eventually got zombified by his girlfriend was Kim Ki Woo "Kevin" from Parasite.
1:14:43 she sang and finished the song coz remember her dad said to finish what you started
Roxy falling down the Gong Yoo rabbit hole is so real Edit: straight down to the big guy rabbit hole. Valid.
This is by far the best Zombie movie ever. The husband and his pregnant wife are the two best characters
Protect the Wall by hitting that that *LIKE & SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - LIQUID IV: Visit http://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS - Full Reaction *Watch Along & MORE* For *Royal* Rejects: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Grab The New *TARAfier Tee & Halloween Sweater:* https://www.rejectnationshop.com/