--- title: "Stop! That! Train!: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/stop-that-train/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/stop-that-train" critics_score: 68 critics_reviews: 13 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Stop! That! Train! (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 68 from 13 reviews: 8 positive, 2 mixed, 3 negative. ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 1 June 2026. The critic finds the campy Airplane!-style disaster parody infectiously silly and charming, with strong comic timing and drag energy from RuPaul as the president and especially Ginger Minj and Jujubee as the lead stewardesses. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/stop-that-train-review-rupaul-ginger-minj-adam-shankman-1236609597/) ## The New York Times — Chris Azzopardi Rating Critic's Pick. 11 June 2026. The critic praises the gleeful, unhinged Pride Month disaster spoof with RuPaul as president and a cast of drag queens saving the day on a runaway luxury train. They highlight the sweet, heightened stylization and clever spoofs of Airplane!-style comedies alongside strong cameos. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/movies/stop-that-train-review.html) ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 11 June 2026. The critic calls the film a madcap riot and refreshing escapism, praising its whip-smart drag queen cast, celebrity cameos, sharp innuendoes and visual gags. They highlight the inventive humor and strong ensemble performances, especially from RuPaul and Jujubee. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/11/stop-that-train-movie-review-rupaul) ## Time Out — Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Rating 4/5. 18 August 2026. A zany, recommended disaster spoof that delivers gags, queer in-jokes, slapstick and heart in a fun ensemble led by drag performers, even if not every joke lands perfectly. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/stop-that-train-review-2026) ## Vulture Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 12 June 2026. The film legitimately made the critic laugh and delivered a good time with its freewheeling absurdity and nonstop jokes, succeeding as a gay Airplane!-style vehicle for stupid humor and RuPaul's best lines. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/stop-that-train-is-actually-good.html) ## Slant Magazine — Kyle Turner Rating 3/4. 8 June 2026. The daffy disaster comedy fueled by winning unseriousness celebrates Drag Race and gay comedy through its charming leads and sharp queer colloquial humor rather than mere references. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/stop-that-train-review-rupaul-ginger-minj-adam-shankman/) ## Variety — Todd Gilchrist Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 10 June 2026. The critic finds the cheeky disaster-movie parody charming and accessible, buoyed by appealing turns from Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and RuPaul as the president. They single out the brisk, self-aware script full of winking drag-queen references and ensemble gusto that keeps the ride entertaining. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/stop-that-train-review-rupaul-1236772002/) ## IndieWire — Wilson Chapman Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 9 June 2026. The goofy disaster parody does not quite reach the heights of a modern Airplane! but remains a daffy delight thanks to the talented cast of drag queens. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/stop-that-train-review-rupaul-drag-race-movie-1235199062/) ## Radio Times — Sean McGeady Rating 3/5. 20 August 2026. The critic views it as RuPaul’s Airplane!, a drag-queen disaster comedy with a high gag rate that feels like a Drag Race acting challenge but lacks a strong straight-man foil to anchor the absurdity. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/rupaul-stop-that-train-review/) ## Little White Lies — Patrick Sproull Rating 2/2/2. 18 August 2026. An amiable watch thanks to the committed queens and occasional zingers, but it fails to become a camp classic due to a tepid script, reliance on cameos, controversial AI effects and casting choices. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/stop-that-train) ## RogerEbert.com — Cortlyn Kelly Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 12 June 2026. The critic calls the film thin, recycled slop with little nutritional value or daring comedy despite its drag-queen cast and moving setting. They note some celebratory queer energy and fun bloopers but criticize underdeveloped characters, obvious jokes, and questionable CGI. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/stop-that-train-rupaul-movie-review-2026) ## Deadline — Pete Hammond Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 11 June 2026. The critic views the film as a spirited but hit-and-miss homage to Airplane! and Naked Gun featuring a largely drag-queen cast. It offers fan service that will please RuPaul’s Drag Race enthusiasts despite a somewhat dated premise. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2026/06/stop-that-train-review-rupaul-drag-race-movies-airplane-1236954201/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 12 June 2026. The critic finds the ramshackle disaster parody unconvincing even as intentional silly comedy. The strong cast from Drag Race cannot overcome the lack of truly funny jokes. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/stop-that-train-review-rupaul-charles-ginger-minj-jujubee/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/stop-that-train.md