Train to Busan: How to Kill a Character | Video Essay

Accented Cinema - Episode 43
A hallmark of a great film is when a character dies, the death sticks with you long after the credit rolls. Character death is something so difficult to do right, a lot of movies (and TV shows) botch on a regular basis. So, what does Train to Busan did right? Let's find out.
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[@AccentedCinema]

Also apparently Peninsula isn't very good?

[@sungsoojung20329]

Yep. Apparently bad. This year's movies werent good.

[@Teh1337H4x0rz111]

Haven't seen it yet, but I guess it's difficult to top the original. Few sequels do actually.

[@juancolon3505]

they must have finished with the original. It is perfect on its own.

[@sagewaterdragon]

Psychokinesis was terrible, so I didn't have high hopes. Feels like Train to Busan was lightning in a bottle.

[@chrisossu2070]

@@sagewaterdragon Actual critical reception says otherwise. I guess Yeon Sang-ho just isn't that good at writing sequels, especially one to a movie that didn't warrant one in the first place.

[@wdfrelo]

Train to Busan is the most dad film I've ever seen. Everyone radiates dad energy. The Husband? Most definitely a dad. The father? A dad. The other guy? Gives off the energy of a dead beat dad. Dads dads dads

[@AccentedCinema]

I wish I know Korean just to see if there are dad jokes hidden all over the place.

[@sunjasonjb2773]

@@AccentedCinema unfortunately, there aren't many of them :(

[@Kuu-n-koi2317]

@@sunjasonjb2773 wait does that mean there are some?

[@cigimon4]

baseball guy? daddy to be

[@Pootis-Spencer]

We all love the Dad energy

[@jorinajenkins3428]

The students' death was really sad too. When the boy saw his only friend had been bitten and was transforming, he just held her and didn't even move. Its like he'd lost everything and was just devastated as she transformed and bit him too. He was screaming and wailing. God that was so sad.

[@mikirin3349]

I almost screamed when she got bitten, i really shipped them sigh

[@hadassah6563]

I literally sobbed. Im still sad. Even thinking about it has me near tears. I dont know what it is. But this film is so emotional charged

[@mintyfresh4855]

Friend? She was his love interest. That's why it was so impactful

[@hadassah6563]

@@mintyfresh4855 both, dude. I think it was that impactful because he had already lost all his friends and probably his family. She was his everything. When she died, that was the end of everything he loved. Its so depressing.

[@Hp-xk2dw]

The ending really hit my core like a truck, the dad that sacrifices for his daughter really pulled my heart string. Especially the flashback.

[@emzelfc8859]

The last moment of the selfish man hit me somewhere. He was an awful person, and he was also desperate to see his mother. That doesn't justify his awfulness, but.

[@moviescraze7886]

Yeah Exactly when I watched the movie....I had hate for that character but when he said he just want to meet his mother that hate somewhere reduced a bit

[@tangedy]

yeah that's exactly how I felt, not a very popular opinion among the fans of this film but I had to feel for him. He did some pretty unforgivable things, and I don't think he deserves anybody's respect, but I can understand him, in my opinion as bad as it sounds he didn't deserve to die, I hope he and his mother will be reunited after death.

[@prashil3k594]

Well designed right! Since he wanted to meet his mother we just felt bad for hating him. It's not like we started hating him any less but by putting a small geniunity in his backstory it made us feel bad for him. Filmmakers are genius Assholes.

[@Harthorn]

You can understand, but may not have to "agree" with him. You can feel sympathy, but may not have to be "affected" by him.

[@MrSafior]

I always assume he was lying. À last attempt at manipulating people.

[@John-Ng]

I’m sad that you didn’t mention the student couple. Especially when you talk about killing a character. Their characters and deaths were well done too. I feel for them when they die.

[@acookie7548]

THIS i cried so hard dang

[@runawayfromtoads674]

It's even worse watching it a second time because you get to see the baseball guy having to fight his turned friends in one cable in desperation and you see every horror they have to go through, having almost made it and they die in each other's arms. That's what honestly got me, especially since I am not too fond of most couples in movies.

[@John-Ng]

Run Away From Toads: It was when she is turning and he still stays by her side to accompany her, touched me the most. He rather die with her than abandon her.

[@gab_gallard]

Their deaths are not so thematically connected to the other three he exposed. I guess that's why he left them out.

[@nevaladder]

I liked the narrative of the old ladies, too.

[@recas2780]

"We have the characters, now let's kill them" Noice 👌

[@bweeeeniee1131]

Every scriptwriter ever lol

[@garyenkwong1683]

Mwahhaha

[@lyfthis8978]

R. R. Martin seal of approval

[@magicarp79]

The homeless man's death was also pretty heroic. Goes to show, you can't judge a book by its cover.

[@kyghosty9545]

Can you tell me what happened to the homeless man? I dont know the film and havent watch it yet and it's probably best if I watch it myself but Im too curious

[@oops6761]

@@kyghosty9545 yeah you should probably watch it first, it's a lot better when you do. if you still wanna know though, . . . he dies protecting the mc and his daughter+the pregnant woman from zombies

[@gemini4172]

As a Korean, I was amused how this movie got so much praise outside Korea. This type of film genre, the one that conveys moral theme and kinda force audience to shed tears through dramatic moments (usually through character sacrifice) called "sinpa (신파)" in Korea, and its not exactly popular in Korea right now. "Sinpa" has been around Korea for decades and the general Korean audience were getting tired of seeing movies made into "Sinpa". The very ending scene with the dad character is considered some kind of joke in the nation and some people laughed out loud in absurd during the film seeing the movie made into "Sinpa". When "Train to Busan" appeared in theater, it was praised for speedy action not for its moral theme (rather, it got some discredit for being "sinpa"). Its amazing how when Korea got tired with "Sinpa", people around the world is dazzled by this new type of film and movie such as "Train to Busan" and "Alive" get so much credit through Netflix. Never have I thought about the characters the way you showed in this video and I thank you for showing how the characters convey meanings. Great Work!

[@rayres1074]

Well, I guess I had the same reaction as Korean people had. For me this film seems like a very basic and honestly bland (both plot and character wise) movie

[@queentsareena]

as an Asian myself, born, raised, and is still living in Asian country, I think we Asians are still sucker for stories like this in general. Is it boring and sucks? Well, I do know some people who didn't see the appeal of this movie, even after they watched it. But, it still works! I remember that baby holding scene I was ugly crying in the cinema, and so does many others in the studio. And I think, analysis like this won't even exist if the whole execution of the movie sucks and messy, eventhough it's mediocre, at least I think it still did the job to tell the stories in a constructive manner.

[@333pinkelephant333]

omg I literally just commented the same thing lol I think this type of sinpa is refreshing to the Western audience but my gosh do i fcking hate this stuff. This overdramatic story and acting is SO overused. I had the same criticism for Pixar's "Good Dinosaur" which was directed by a Korean (Korean American I believe, to be specific) director. It was a classic Korean Sinpa (신파극) and it's just such a turnoff.

[@oops6761]

i think it's because a lot of western zombie movies/shows absolutely suck ASS. it's quite refreshing for western audiences like america to see a zombie movie that actually has good actors and a relatively decent plot.

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

@@333pinkelephant333 Why do you hate meaningful plots so much?

[@thatoneseen]

To me, the juxtaposition between the hero and the supporting characters accentuates the level of empathy. This is how supporting characters bring the most out of our protagonist!

[@sidekic1109]

this one comment has too many big words for smol brain man like me

[@prashil3k594]

I'm crying, just by watching this video. I think the husband's character is the driving force of the movie. It's his action that cause the arc of the dads character. His death was really sad, even on the second viewing of the film. And also the dad's characters death had the same impact. This is One of my favourite Korean films. Seconded by 'Miracle in cell no. 7'

[@iiitheblackpearliii5454]

Yeah I agree, but the only difference is that I watched the Turkish version of Miracle in cell no. 7 xD I usually don't watch Turkish movies but this one was good (:

[@bananagomm]

man, miracle in cell no. 7, can't even finish that movie, my heart can't take it.

[@lillianlam7538]

Oh gosh . Miracle in Cell No.7 had me bawling. I remember my parents came home and panicked because I was crying so hard

[@bingchua3958]

miracle in cell no 7 was the only movie i felt okay to cry

[@LucifersMoon]

Just someone talking about this movie makes me cry. The movie is so good and I cry every time. Not just tear up, I full on ugly cry, ball my eyes out cry multiple times. Love the video!

[@kmakumane258]

too bad the sequel doesnt come close

[@prashil3k594]

Yeah Man same here. Asian movies in general are really impactful. Just try Watching 'Miracle in cell no 7'

[@jimmyha1898]

@@prashil3k594 Miracle was amazing. I would more specifically say Korean movies are impactful, since Miracle is also a Korean film. I tried quite a few Japanese and Chinese films as well, but I think Korean movies hit me hardest.

[@Harthorn]

Lol... Ugly cry haha... Never heard that expression before

[@kmakumane258]

@@jimmyha1898 watch One Cut of The Dead, its a japanese zombie movie. its pretty great.

[@slimee3017]

I was really disappointed when the main protagonist also died in the end. I thought they should have kept him alive as a positive outcome of the war between humans and zombies. But now i realised that his death was kinda justified.

[@garyenkwong1683]

Yeah and if he didn’t die....the movie would feel lacking

[@redbullvodkaa]

It’s a Korean movie. Unlike the American movies, the main protagonist always dies.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

The self-sacrifice really helped finish his character arc

[@RandomUserX99]

Korean cinema is just kicking Hollywood's ass left and right these days.

[@cks2020693]

I really miss the good old days where Hollywood wasn't purely about money, back in the day they still saw themselves as the pedestal of filmmaking

[@uegvdczuVF]

@Harry Fishnuts Remember 2006? In that one year alone Hollywood gave us: The Departed, The Prestige, Children of Man, Apocalypto, 300, Little Miss Sunshine, Last King of Scotland and Borat. Plus a few of my personal favorites: A Scaner Darkly, The Fall and Aronofsky´s The Fountain. Most of those movies were not just about making money and almost all of them would not be made today because the perpetually outraged social media could´t stand it... btw: i just re-watched Apocalypto and it is just as good as i remember it...

[@RandomUserX99]

Ultima Ratio Regum the Departed is an inferior copy of a much better HK film series. Just Hollywood coping Asian cinema and white wash it.

[@AnuSharma-vp2wh]

But hollywood is still better than bollywood

[@Fauzanarief-n7i]

But ironically the sequel is sh*t full of sh*tty cgi

[@notsam7928]

AC: Here’s one about death Me: Ooooo there’s a video that won’t make me cry first thing in the morning.... * foreshadowing *

[@jersonona7961]

Not to mention the Husband and Wife are the only persons who made the Daughter smile in the entire movie.

[@RealRanton]

Finally! Probably my favorite zombie movie next to dawn of the dead (2004) and world War Z. Remember crying like a baby in the end 😂😂

[@annexthapa9624]

what the hell

[@f2p980]

You're gonna review movies next my guy?

[@joshuakusuma5953]

Rantoni Pepperoni.

[@kmakumane258]

watch One Cut of The Dead, The Wailing, rampant, I Am Hero, overlord, jozi, zombieland, and shuan of the dead. some of my favourites

[@twinkletwins5484]

ironically the director of dawn of the dead movie is also the director of batman vs superman which he referenced of in the end

[@Iwatchyoutube777]

Accented cinema should write a essay on a Thai horror film I’m sure there’ are plenty of good films for him to write about

[@AccentedCinema]

:)

[@Iwatchyoutube777]

Accented Cinema :0

[@sanukriuki9313]

Pee mak, one of my favorite thai -horror- movie.

[@Iwatchyoutube777]

sanukri uki I saw a pee mak movie as a kid and it scared me so hard lol

[@keivkamijo]

@@Iwatchyoutube777 your wish already is already granted, lol

[@Syong-xh7hm]

I remember i watched this in Highschool after Exams as a treat by the Teacher. And this shit had me balling my eyes out. At that time it was the first time i felt family was incredibly important, This vid gave such a flashback.

[@glassphoenix9095]

one of my favorite things about this movie is how it feels less like a movie and more like a real disaster that real people are trapped in. characters fill archetypes, but it doesn't feel like they _are_ archetypes. most significantly, deaths don't feel planned or scripted, they just feel like unfortunate casualties in a life-threatening scenario. this film makes you feel not like you're watching characters working through a plot beat by beat, you feel like you're watching _people_ trying to survive and help each other. (or just themselves, not mentioning any young-suk's, i mean names.)

[@Yokeniku]

"Now we have the characters, let's kill them." Oh man.

[@nextgen101]

Haven't seen the sequel yet, but this movie was awesome.

[@s.y.l.i.t.b3220]

the sequel is... at least for me, to say the least, was disappointing for a sequel for Train to Busan. Would be decent zombie movie if it was standalone.

[@zephy8002]

the sequel was meh

[@s.y.l.i.t.b3220]

@@zephy8002 indeed it was

[@ArkSriva]

Wait there is a sequal

[@s.y.l.i.t.b3220]

@@ArkSriva If that is a question then yes!

[@lyceumofphilosophy9392]

YESS I've been waiting for you to talk more about kdrama movies/shows! There are some really good ones that aren't just about romance/soap opera

[@Gabriel-l]

i think you mean k-movies/k-drama, my dood. not every movie/show from Korea is a k-drama.

[@AccentedCinema]

Unfortunately my knowledge of Korean cinema is the weakest of the Far East three. K-drama didn't really took over Asian until I moved to Canada, which is why I don't often talk about South Korean stuff.

[@lyceumofphilosophy9392]

@@AccentedCinema Ahh I see! I enjoy your videos regardless of which country the movie/show is from. I guess the videos on SK ones are now more like a cherry on top :)

[@yevanasvetya5486]

Midnight runners FTW

[@jimmyha1898]

@@AccentedCinema I dunno man....Korean stuff has been pretty damn popular in Japan, China, Thailand and other countries for over a decade now. Their stuff is really picking up heat. You should check some of their more recent shows. It's Ok to Not Be Ok on Netflix is an excellent one.

[@gepflegtePCSpieleKultur]

I was crying @ the End when the little Girl and the Pregnant Woman walk through the dark Tunnel... and the little Girl started to sing.... Train to Busan is one of the best Horror Movies in the Z Genre... Period... Kudos for your Essay...

[@CaleyWarrior101]

I remember watching it the first time about a year or so after my dad passed abc damn it hit me harder than I expected. My father much like our main character may not have exactly been all there emotionally or as involved as my mom and grandparents but he did love me more than anything. He just showed it in different and more subtle ways. He was always a great father and would take a zombie bite if it meant saving me. I miss him so much

[@JoshuaSVang]

Watching this break down brought tears to my eyes. Even though I've watched this movie a few times already.

[@FishTail33]

Ahhh, the death of Ma Dong Seok and Gong Yoo always gets me... *sniffles* I think Train to Busan did a spectacular job in sculpting the ‘human’ in these fictional characters and portraying the helplessness simply because we know these different kinds of human nature (selfishness and selflessness) do very much exist in real life... and there’s no way to completely eliminate the negative aspects :/ I recently rewatched the whole thing, still is as great as I remembered :)

[@kripalthapa2940]

The way you told, "how can a character die If they don't feel alive?" it hit's home

[@leonartha03]

"how can a character die if they don't feel alive to begin with" reminds me of Connor from Detroit become human say "you can't kill me, i'm not alive"

[@nddragonze4016]

Even though you warned us about the spoiler scenes, I keep on watching because dude you explain it cohesively.

[@jjmidnight9028]

The director and crew of this movie are amazing it’s incredible to see how they connected the viewers to the characters something I have not seen on other zombie movies or other types of movies

[@meekpinrad6883]

The first time I saw this movie was on my birthday a few years back. My wife had bought me a cannoli birthday cake. I have zero shame in admitting I was crying my eyes out while eating cake at the end of the movie.

[@thatgamingchannel9159]

What I've also realised when watching this is that even though we all want to be the husband. Most of us would be the father or the rich man due to us wanting to prioritise our own survival not because we're selfish, but because of pure instinct

[@walrus2515]

Nah, it’s selfish. You can override instinct.

[@jdptelf7366]

OMG this is the perfect explanation. I hope people can get the message. I am a movie lovers, nowadays i find movie is somehow has the same formula. But i find some Korean Movie is mind blowing to the point you cant even explain it to others because there is too much incredible things happen. Like this movie, its not only about the zombie, its about us as human. When we face danger like that, how do will we react. How our character and our interaction will be. Still standing ovation to every character. They did a great acting there. Also everyone who involve in the production. And the writer obviously. Love this explanation. You do it perfectly!

[@liilyith]

I've rewatched this movie countless times and still cry when it gets to the *spoiler* scene

[@panchish]

oh my god YES that’s like one of my major takeaways from the movie as well how they manage to get us to care about the characters no matter how minor (like idk most movies w a lot of deaths i’ve seen tend to only care abt the leads) that die and how the deaths actually impact us the audience and it’s so amazing how they can achieve this emotion for a horror movie with a big cast and A LOT of deaths sorry that wasnt very eloquent lmao but this movie is rlly great and uhh i believe in ma dong seok supremacy

[@efraim6960]

How to Kill A Character? I mean, *"People die when they are killed."* I'll see myself out.

[@gab7506]

Imagine shirou in this movie

[@kaleidoscope3234]

gtfo

[@legendarypinkmilk3092]

😂😂😂 Edit: your comment got me out of the depression. Thanks man ♥

[@xainreaper6458]

@@gab7506 He'd fucking die minute 1 let's be honest.

[@requlus]

you know the death was impactful, when a video just discussing it starts making you cry.

[@isitedible7121]

How to kill a character: break their heart after they were just trying to watch a thriller movie.

[@Sanyotho]

When I watched this film for the first time, my daughter still 2 months old, not only I can relate to the MP on a personal level, the ending hits me hard. Every decision the husband made regarding his family also relatable to me. And before I knew it, I'm emotionally attached to this movie.

[@taelight8854]

I finally watched the movie a couple years ago - I didn't want to because I heard it's zombie horror and I don't like horror. Who knew it was so emotional! No wonder everyone said it's a great movie! It really well made, to strike such a chord in my heart..

[@mireillelebeau2513]

I like your charcterization of characters as Freudian personality traits; id, ego and superego. It is a great insight and a high explicative value to understand the movie.

[@NesteaMan30]

After having watched the second one recently, it makes me appreciate the original so much more. The characters and dramatic stakes are well realized and executed. The sequel is overblown with CGI and paper thin characters.

[@euansmith3699]

Just wait for the inevitable Hollywood Remake; that'll really show us overblown CGI and paper thin characters :D

[@kmakumane258]

@@euansmith3699 i mean, the only thing that would make it more american is a white cast and them showing the us flag every 30min

[@hafsaaleem5688]

Euan Smith LMFAOOO

[@hafsaaleem5688]

First Name Last Name facts

[@aznfattass]

yea i felt that, it was like pacific rim 1 and 2 all over again.

[@sadomoreno5829]

Damn, I love the way you break down these movies. It makes me see these movies in a whole new light and makes me appreciate them even more.

[@av6674]

i love your analysis of train to busan! ive watched this movie several times but i myself couldnt pinpoint why felt so deeply everytime a character i liked died. really great analysis!

[@annelie3452]

hahah this actually made me cry.. when you talked during the scene where he holds his baby daughter.. Your narrative pacing is rly good and I love the editing too!

[@grumpydumpling7024]

man that last line hit differently "how can a character die, if they don't feel alive in the first place."

[@teebles]

LOVED this movie... wonderful video essay on this one... Love the angel/devil description of the husband/selfish man for the father character.

[@ty_sylicus]

Damn. This video made me emotional just thinking about how great this film is. I'm really enjoying your channel!

[@tirtoamartya9196]

Man this is probably my favourite movie essay done by you,its well written.keep up the good work 👍👍

[@duchi882]

Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 1 (Video Game): *Lee Everett* - The Empathetic Man *Clementine:* - The Child *Kenny:* - combination of The Husband and Businessman/Apathetic Man *Larry:* - The Selfish Man

[@jasmeen5712]

That's maybe why I love Kenny so much

[@annabellereacts5126]

(Okay, I got reccomended your Mulan 2020 essay and that was awesome so I'm gonna binge watch your stuff :D) I rewatch this film fairly often, and I still cry. Not as much as the first watch when I cried like a baby, full on sobbing 😂

[@sjblack9135]

I got all emotional again just having these explained to me! You’ve really done this film justice and laid out some beautiful points. Thanks!

[@karlchandran4631]

I saw this movie some years ago. I found it unique and entertaining. Your assessment and character study was truly thought provoking. The death of the "husband" was heartfelt. The video was a good watch!

[@onyxgloss]

a scene i'll never forget, wich is something i'm truly terrified of, is the scene where the baseball player passes thru his team's wagon and has to attack his own teammates and is attacked by his own teammates, even tho they turned. the thought of trampling over someone i live to survive and live on terrifies me

[@nalbis]

brooooo, "how can a character die if they don't feel alive to begin with" now THATS a quote so impressed with your breakdown!

[@VinayMenon222]

I've seen this movie multiple times and still this video was insightful. Love your film dissections man. And thanks for informing me of Pulgasari.

[@LewdOtsu]

I watched this movie two years ago but watching your video is what made me cry

[@paradise7564]

With the memory of this movie and your narration combined, I was shedding tears throughout the video. Great video! Beautifully and harmonically presented. thank you.

[@andriramadhan1600]

I can say, this is the best film essay. He can find a lesson in any kind of film, film that "festival" film and "people" film. Good job man

[@SomebodysHero12]

Man you make such great commentary, I wished you were more popular. Very Unbiased and Objective, wonderfully done.

[@topaznightengale1433]

I loved how you explained this because it goes along with my emotions. Everything makes since!🙏🏻

[@angkaien704]

At first after seeing this movie I just felt my heart being very heavy but you helped me uncover why and find happiness even in the solemn details of the movie

[@karna5998]

"how can a character die, if it doesn't feel alive to begin with" loved this like man, and the breakdown of the movie. I got this video recommended to me, then I watched the movie and then I came back to watch the video

[@demmybane]

This got me emotional again - This movie nails the emotional aspect amazingly well, they truly made me care about the characters. I look forward to seeing more by this director and all the actors involved.

[@SHANICEHIGGINS]

This video analysis made me cry. This movie is so good and to see people love it as much is just....... ugh tears are coming down my face I'm telling yall

[@intreoo]

I love how the main character is a balance between the selfless husband and the selfish man. He himself is a father who cares about his daughter, and a selfish businessman who cared only about himself and his daughter. In the end, his husband/father side wins out, and he dies selflessly.

[@Matteus2109]

Oh, it's a gradient. Husband - Father - Businessman.

[@9324981]

yeh

[@richalecabauatan4558]

LOVED Train to Busan and I'm so glad I found your breakdown. Felt like you were giving words to my exact thoughts! Also, I laughed so hard when you described cheap, thoughtless, and boring character deaths and used Superman's death scenes from the BvS film! I was fighting tears throughout your video and then laughed out loud at the end. Damn. That was low-key savage and funny as hell. 😂 Guess I found a new favorite channel. Subscribed!

[@RobinJay1939]

This movie still has my emotions in a chokehold! Just watching part of the scene where the father remembers holding his daughter for the first time is enough to make me tear up

[@EricCartman2024]

Rewatching the death scenes of both dads made me tear up again. No matter how many times I watch that movie those scenes remain impactful

[@damiennelson6287]

i've seen this film. i know what happens. but i still couldn't help but cry when you started talking about the father remembering his daughter before he died. no other piece of cinema has struck my heart so deeply

[@davidjrn8013]

Many of amazing words and phrase. Thank you for the content.

[@6ViolinRed]

It was my third time seeing it, but I showed it to my mom last week. She loved it, spent half the film on her feet because it was so tense.

[@MinEden10]

Honestly, I don't even need to watch the whole movie anymore. Either of the two main deaths get me tearing up within seconds. It's such a poignant combination of scenes and emotions and Train to Busan has an amazing way of ripping my heart strings into shreds

[@nicolaspaiva2756]

Oh man, i cried watching, not only this movie, but the video too. Keep up the good work!

[@hadassah6563]

The worst thing about Train to Busan is that I will never be able to watch it again. Even watching this film has me crying. It's such a masterpiece. But for me, its emotionally overwhelming

[@kanekaosaard7449]

One of your best reviews in a while Yang Zhang. Great work here, and wonderful analysis once again.

[@iamaco0kie]

thanks for this essay, I cried all over again!

[@rugvedabagwe7720]

I believe this video deserves much more praise, and admiration!!!! The way you explained the mere concept of death was so meaningful. I hope to see the portrayal of death through neo noir movies, especially the Korean ones. Your channel will prove to be a seminal channel for future such channels, just like Every Frame a Painting did. You might have also heard about the channel Thomas Flight. Thank you so much for such incredible content!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ShoshYusufov]

I've seen Gong Yoo (dad) only in comedies up until now. this is a new level of drama... he is so damn talented!

[@meejjj.]

This whole movie was honestly filled with so many impactful deaths, each character had their own story and even if it wasn't directly tied to the main characters, they still gave you a hard-hitting sense of dread

[@thefluffykirbyprincess6307]

You made me cry over a character from a movie I had never even heard of before. How dare you.

[@MichaelZodok]

Thank you. I saw this movie after watching only a fraction of your video and when I finished the movie, I watched thew rest of your video. Train to Busan is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Again thank you! Subbed and liked.

[@zachmiller8725]

This movie was on my Netflix queue for a good few years before I finally got around to seeing it earlier this spring. Maybe I was just behind the times, or it's just some covert online algorithm trick, but I swear the moment I finally saw the film was the moment everyone else started dropping video essays on the film, and I'm so here for it.

[@cakertaker_1013]

I'm so glad you wrote a review on this movie!! I've watched many reviews and video analysis on it, but yours in particular addresses a subject I've been pondering about since I've seen it. Great essay as always ^-^

[@mandalindream]

There is a lot of classist tones as well but omg I love this review. So correct. Subscribed. I love your take on films

[@yaknightooo5544]

Isayama be like: So Dayum i've been killing my characters wrong? AC: this can be prevented by using Skillshare

[@tradetor]

sometimes I feel like is really not the movie but the presentation of Accented Cinema that makes it so good, good video tho

[@SophiaMMP]

truly get teary-eyed just thinking about this film. thank you for such a beautiful breakdown of it!!

[@aseema2408]

I love your channel so much. Such an underrated channel

[@imabouttaloseit9748]

The movie makes me cry, the deaths are so well constructed, even today after watching the film 5 times, and even now watching this analysis I still find myself tearing up when the father dies.

[@hindashrafezzel-din1190]

Wow didn't expect the Freudian analysis. Really enjoyed this video so much.

[@bonknana]

Great analysis! One thing about the selfish man's character that jumped out to me is how he tries & succeeds in manipulating the other first class passengers to block out the fighting survivor group - I think the lesson here could be about the dangers of fear-mongering (that the survivors could be infected) & the consequent 'herd mentality' when really all they needed to do was take a minute to think logically (and check them for bites). This also links into what you were saying about apathy & id - it's very easy to just agree with what everyone else is saying, it's a lot more difficult to challenge them. It's important to act collectively/collaboratively when you can (e.g. the father, the husband, & the student fighting their way through the train) but it's also important to stand up and be vocal with criticism & alternatives

[@acookie7548]

man this video essay made me cry over train to busan all over again i can't believe i get to watch this for free i turned my ads on for this channel a few videos ago

[@Abstraxtudio]

Damn.. I wanna talk about films like you talk about them man. Really cool

[@RenHeng_canon]

Oh man, you made me tear up at the end. Great observations as always! Love from Mexico! 💖

[@imagesbyraphael]

I didn't understand why I thought this movie was good, but you put it into words how I was feeling very well.

[@cy1878]

This just made me understand the movie even more. I've never expected this to be this great even though in the first place, it is great already.

[@cpuuk]

Great analysis of a great film.

[@bcfishjedi]

Fan of your channel, but I can't do horror often. I stopped playing on your last "spoiler" to watch Train to Busan...one day for myself, and deal with it. And tonight I did, watched the rest of your review afterwards, and am grateful for the warning and graceful insight. Thank you. Not sure I would have watched Train if not for your review. Take care!