Train to Busan had good reviews from Cannes and most international critics gave it 3 to 4 stars -not bad at all.
This was not director Yeon Sang-ho's first invitation to Cannes. I think he had 1 or 2 other films that made it to the festival before.

I liked it a lot and being kind of aware of what currently goes on in Korea's culture, politics and national disasters like the Sewol ferry tragedy helps peaked my interest otherwise it would've been just another entertaining zombie film.

Kim Ui-Seong <3 (but hate his character here) who is currently in W as Yeon-Joo's dad and Ma Dong-seok <3 were the two that stood out to me.

I don't want to spoil but I'd say give it a try. If you have seen 28 Days Later or World War Z, this would be right up your alley.

I might try Operation Chromite Liam Neeson even though he is not the lead actor and the reviews are not good.
I'm also kind of interested in the history that is based on, not that I'd expect it to be authentic.

it's said th filming will start on October!! :)
http://www.dramabeans.com/2016/08/noir-movie-vip-enlists-jang-dong-gun-park-hee-soon-and-lee-jong-seok/

I agree with you!! I think it's because you fall for their innocent look at 1st only to be struck by the terrifying, chilling, menacing aura and glares they have when they show their 2nd facade!! Park Bo Gum was a reaaaaally creepy serial killer who can turn into a little puppy that you want to protect in a blink of an eye and Lee Jong Seok have that in him as well!! though he never played a full villain role but he always showed the menacing/chilling glare and aura in his drama roles' while you can see him being super cute/puppy like that you want to cuddle and keep him away from harm!!
I actually admire him and Lee Jun Ki for doing their own stuns themselves though yeah my heartbeats increases with the fear for their safety but it's always more credible and admirable when the actor do his role fully and it makes you give your whole heart for the character knowing it's really the same person from the very start till the very end who went through all the ups and downs and danger till he reached his happy ending (or sad ending)!! I don't like the feeling that I'm watching two people playing the same role, one the leading actor and the 2nd the stuns man who makes all the dangerous scenes!! the stuns man is needed in cases sure but when you have actors who are willing to give their 120% for their roles physiquely and mentally it's all the best!! but I'll pray for his safety for sure and I'm sure the director won't allow him to make stuns that are beyond his ability!! :)

Anyone else excited too?

I think this guy has natural talent in singing, variety, MC-ing, acting (especially switching from different characters from serial killer to cutie pie the next). And he plays piano too! What else is he good at??