Reviewers on Metacritic describe it as a "neon-soaked" thrill ride that prioritizes spectacle and "spiffy nonsense" over deep emotional weight.
Many fans of the book prefer its ending, which they feel "packs a better punch" than the film’s explosive finale. Tren bala by Kōtarō Isaka - Goodreads Tren bala
The source material, originally titled Maria Beetle , offers a slightly different experience than the Hollywood adaptation. Reviewers on Metacritic describe it as a "neon-soaked"
It received mixed reviews, holding a 53% critics' score but a higher 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Common complaints include a convoluted plot and a third act that some felt went "over the top". Tren Bala by Kōtarō Isaka (Novel) originally titled Maria Beetle