"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this 81st installment, we will be introducing " Watches that appear in the movie 'Bullet Train.' "
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Brad Pitt plays the hapless assassin "Ladybug," who boards a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto to complete a simple job, but on board are 10 assassins who are after his life...
" Bullet Train ," the latest film starring Brad Pitt, will be released in Japan on September 1, 2022 .
Based on the novel " Maria Beetle " by popular mystery writer Kotaro Isaka , this suspense action blockbuster is set in Japan and directed by David Leitch , who also directed the hit American comic book movie " Deadpool 2 " (2018).
In this edition of "Actor's Watch," we'll be taking a closer look at the watches that appear in the much talked about new movie, "Bullet Train."
Brad Pitt's Watch
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The main character of this film is Ladybug , the world's most unlucky veteran assassin. Her job was supposed to be simple: steal a briefcase from a bullet train and get off at the next station, but for some reason she encounters assassins one after another on the train, and engages in a life-or-death battle with them as they attack her. With her life constantly in danger, Ladybug misses the chance to get off the bullet train, and what will become of her?
The role of " Ladybug " will be played by the famous actor Brad Pitt . It seems that he will show off some intense action scenes that are hard to believe he is 58 years old, so please look forward to it.
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In this film, Brad Pitt wears the Breitling AVI REF. 765 1953 Re-Edition (Ref. AB0920131B1X1) , a reproduction model that reproduces in detail the 1950s pilot watch " Co-Pilot Ref. 765 AVI ," which was popular for its sleeker, more legible design than the Navitimer.
Brad Pitt is an ambassador for Breitling alongside Adam Driver and Charlize Theron . As the film features a series of eccentric assassins, he chose a Breitling watch that is just as unique and historic.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Watches
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Tangerine is one half of the assassin duo "Tangerine and Lemon." She is asked by her partner Lemon to deliver a briefcase containing the kidnapped son of White Death, a crime boss, and the ransom of 10 million dollars to Kyoto. However, the briefcase is stolen on a bullet train, and she tracks down Ladybug, who she believes to be the culprit.
Tangerine is played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who played the lead role in Kick-Ass (2010) and the Hollywood version of Godzilla (2014). In this film, the mismatched pairing with Lemon, a black assassin played by Brian Tyree Henry, is a highlight.
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In this film, Aaron Taylor-Johnson wears a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback (Ref. unknown/reference image). This is a "California dial" watch, with Roman numerals on the top half of the dial and Arabic numerals on the bottom half.
Among vintage Rolexes, the Bubbleback is one that gives off a particularly historic vibe. It suits Tangerine, the traditional-style assassin with a three-piece suit and long coat, sporting a moustache reminiscent of Alain Delon in " Jinyo " (1970).
Joey King's Watch
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" Prince " is a British female student and assassin. She is a cunning person who tries to control other assassins to achieve her goals, without getting her hands dirty. In this film, she is the only one who is familiar with the events in the car for some reason, and she manipulates the assassins.
The role of "Prince" is played by Joey King , a rising Hollywood actress. Although she doesn't seem to have any experience playing a leading character in a major movie yet, judging from the trailer, she delivers a bold and confident performance despite being the youngest.
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Joey King is wearing a Cartier Tank Solo in this film (Ref unknown/reference image). Judging from the image, it appears to be a small SM size for women. The Tank, which was released in 1919 and has a long history of over 100 years, is one of the icons of the Cartier brand.
The Tank 's unique form yet calm design exudes sophistication and intelligence, and is a perfect match for the Prince's character, who is skilled in intellectual battles .
David Leitch's watch
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The director of "Bullet Train" is David Leitch, a former stuntman who has worked as Brad Pitt's stunt double five times in the past. His directorial resume includes " John Wick " (2014), " Atomic Blonde " (2017), " Deadpool 2 " (2018), and " Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw " (2019), all of which are great works that action movie fans cannot help but take note of.
This film by director David Leitch combines realistic hand-to-hand combat and gun action with a plot that seems absurd, and the audience's eyes are glued to the screen with its persuasive power. I can't help but have high expectations for this film as well.
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Director David Leitch's favorite watch is the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec (Ref. 00.10632.23.33.21) . David Leitch is an ambassador for Carl F. Bucherer, and in the film "John Wick," which he co-directed, star Keanu Reeves also wears a Carl F. Bucherer (Ref. 00.10908.08.13.01) .
In addition, in the film Atomic Blonde starring Charlize Theron , a "spy who normally works at a Carl F. Bucherer boutique" appears, hinting at the deep bond between the director and the brand.
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What did you think?
In the US, where the film has been released before Japan, many reviews have described it as a "suspense action comedy set in a fictional Japan that is different from the real Japan," but the watches worn by the main characters feel like the kind of " real " watches that they would wear.
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This film is directed by David Leitch, who is known for combining absurd settings with realistic physical appearances. In this film, the various watches that represent the characters' personalities were chosen as props to make the characters appear more " realistic ."
As someone who watches most of David Leitch's films in theaters, I'm really happy to see my favorite director use a watch in this way! Watch enthusiasts can look forward to not only "Bullet Train" but also his future works.
" Bullet Train " will be released in Japan on September 1st . I'm looking forward to that day with excitement.
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