Midnight Meat Train

Rating: R

Movie Release Date: August 1, 2008

DVD Release Date: February 17, 2009

Plot 411: A photographer's attempt to capture the city at it's grittiest uncovers a bloody secret on the midnight train.

Review: This film had a pretty slow start, but in the end it was worth the wait if you like blood and guts. You will definitely not be disapointed in this one. Vinnie Jones, who plays the mysterious butcher, is an ideal candidate for the job. He was able to convey all sorts of devious ideas and intentions with just the look on his face. In total, he had one or two sentences the entire movie. Bradley Cooper, who I am much more familiar with from Wedding Crashers, does a mediocre job in this one. I wasn't particularly moved by his character's need to delve into the grimy underworld. There were also some aspects of the movie that didn't seem like they were based in reality, but then again, it's a horror film. I suppose the fact that the characters probably couldn't afford to pay their rent isn't really high on the priority list. You shouldn't be thinking about logical real-life needs when the focus should be on a killer in the subway.

Watch It: For all the bloody special effects.

Skip It: If you're not looking for grotesque mutilation.

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