Stop! That! Train! review - RuPaul-led zany drag comedy is a riot

Adam Shankman's film "Stop! That! Train!" is a zany drag comedy featuring a cast of drag queens and celebrity cameos, offering a fresh take on the summer movie caper genre. The film's release highlights the significant evolution of RuPaul's Drag Race, which began in 2009 with modest production values and has since grown into a high-gloss spectacle that has garnered 14 Emmy awards. The show is credited with popularizing pageant-style drag and attracting major celebrity guest judges such as Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. Despite a potential plateau in viewership for the main series, with finale figures peaking in 2016, the "Drag Race" franchise has fostered a thriving cottage industry. Former contestants like Trixie Mattel and Katya host popular podcasts, while Bob the Drag Queen has toured with Madonna, and Jinkx Monsoon has achieved success on Broadway in productions like "Oh, Mary!" and "Chicago." The production company, World of Wonder, maintains exclusive streaming rights to the show's 14 international spin-offs through its platform, Wow Presents Plus.