Stop! That! Train! Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		3.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		3.5

Stop! That! Train! Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf October 10, 2026

The parody picture took a bit of a hit this year with the release of “Scary Movie.” The Wayans Family avoided actually crafting a sharp offering of tomfoolery, relying on unrelenting crassness instead, which, of course, was rewarded handsomely at the box office. “Stop! That! Train!” didn’t find the same success, but the production certainly understands what the subgenre is all about, returning viewers to the style of Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker and their way with “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun,” trying to remain as cheery as possible while poking fun at movies, celebrities, and the general foolishness of the feature. “Stop! That! Train!” isn’t big on laughs, but it has the right idea, having fun with broad antics and characterizations, and director Adam Shankman tries to make the film tap dance with an extremely limited budget, filling the endeavor with lively performances.

Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee) are employees at Stank Rail, newly learning the railroad company has folded, putting them out of work. Spying an opportunity, the friends sneak into train hostess positions on the Glamazonian Express, a hyper speed rail taking passengers from Los Angeles to Celebration, Florida. Tess and DeeDee are faced with hostility from co-worker Amber (Brock Hayhoe), a rival since their days at the Train Hostess Academy, and they deal with co-conductor Cal (Brian Jordan Alvarez), with DeeDee unable to profess her love for the dim man. As the journey begins, the hostesses labor to keep the passengers happy, but something is brewing in the skies, as a Stormaganza is about to unleash its fury on the bullet train. And Conductor Davenport (Chris Parnell) is stung by a service scorpion, putting him out of commission. The only person who can help is Donna (Rachel Bloom), who monitors the situation from a control room, while President Gagwell (RuPaul Charles) prepares to save the day, if she can get past previous trauma involving a runaway train and an obstacle on the tracks.

The main cast of “Stop! That! Train!” is loaded with drag performers, which helps to identify the tone of the feature almost immediately, while Shankman doesn’t hold back with colorful environments and concentration on jokes. DeeDee and Tess are the official leads of the picture, following their struggle to maintain employment in the railroad industry, working with bathroom fashion ideas to help fake their way into a gig on the Glamazonian Express, which is filled with passengers of all temperaments and personal situations, including a pregnant woman about to give birth, a new divorcee (Missi Pyle) eager to have sex with anyone, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, who keeps waiting to be noticed by others. Antagonism is provided by Amber and her team, but “Stop! That! Train!” (scripted by Christina Friel and Connor Wright) isn’t initially interested in personal issues, spending time with disaster movie formula as the Stormaganza develops and the conductor is knocked unconscious, leaving it up to the crew to take over.

Shankman isn’t the most inspired comedy helmer (“Bringing Down the House,” “The Pacifier,” and “Disenchanted”), but he understands what’s expected of him here, out to launch jokes with decent speed. Silliness is prioritized, and that’s the general vibe of the endeavor, which is always out to be goofy, following the train as it careens across America without a real conductor, putting DeeDee to work with Cal in the driver’s compartment while Tess manages developing chaos elsewhere. President Gagwell shows up in the second act, showing little interest in dealing with an emergency, but she’s ready to keep her approval rating up and her political slogan alive (“She Fun!”). “Stop! That! Train!” gives the character a horrible history to overcome, and train antics are present, extending to a trip through a “haunted tunnel,” with the hostesses breaking out into a choreographed musical number to help distract the passengers.

Stop! That! Train! Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The image presentation for "Stop! That! Train!" dives into a world of color, with the brightly lit endeavor working with explosive hues throughout the viewing experience. Primaries dominate, examining the deep reds of makeup additions and uniforms, and passenger style offers it's own range of vibrancy. Train interiors deliver strong blues, and pink is a major force in the effort. Hair color is precise. Skin tones are natural. Sunnier, golden Floridian visits are also stable. Detail is capable, exploring the intense looks found on most of the characters, getting into skin particulars, which retain texture. Clothing is fibrous, surveying numerous outfits that play with the formal thickness of professional uniforms and the tightness of dresses. Train interiors are open for inspection, keeping background activity understood and decorative additions appreciable. Exteriors are limited but dimensional. Delineation is satisfactory. Compression issues are periodic, pulling into some milder displays of banding.

Stop! That! Train! Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix for "Stop! That! Train!" handles dialogue well, securing comedic performances from a wide variety of acting styles. Delivery is clear and group activity is defined. Scoring supports with a sharp synth sound, joined by musical numbers, which carry livelier instrumentation and crisp vocals. Surrounds periodically spring to life, pushing out musical moods, and atmospherics are engaging, following activity around the train and control room bustle. Some panning effects are understood with vehicle movement, and atmospheric changes are noted with storm action. Sound effects are crisp. Low-end is alert at times, feeling out heavier musical beats and weather intensity.

Stop! That! Train! Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Commentary features director Adam Shankman and screenwriters Christina Friel and Connor Wright.

• "Adam Shankman: Director's Vision" (2:32, HD) is a brief understanding of the helmer's vision for the feature, looking to use old "Airplane!" energy to inspire "Stop! That! Train!" while giving the offering its own identity. Interviews with cast and crew are included, and they are fawning, slathering Shankman with praise, making it clear they love the man and the employment he provides. Some BTS footage is offered as well.

• "Production Design" (2:40, HD) examines the visual approach of "Stop! That! Train!" Interviews with director Adam Shankman and production designer Alessandro Marvelli explore the intended look of the movie, as Marvelli attempted to work with as much color as possible, and plenty of phallic imagery.

• A Theatrical Trailer has not been included on this release.

Stop! That! Train! Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

"Stop! That! Train!" doesn't trigger any bellylaughs, but appreciative smiles are a common reaction to onscreen bits, and it's something of a surprise to find the picture generally refusing to get overly crude, putting its faith in screenwriting and performance. The cast is quite appealing, offering spirited takes on panic and cattiness, with Jujubee and Ginger Minj capably carrying the movie, knowing when to play up the moment and when to step aside for others, including Charles, who factors into the film's finale with needed bigness. "Stop! That! Train!" runs out of steam long before it ends, getting stuck manufacturing a labored conflict for Tess and Deedee to deal with, which isn't welcome. And the feature isn't a much of a gut-buster either, but it does retain modest charm and touches of impishness, remaining good-natured and ready to put on a show.