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48 out of 100

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6.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: Adapted from the hit Manga series, this film focuses on teenage boys and fast cars.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    70
    Super-slick street-racing pic, based on a Nipponese manga series and set in Japan, is aimed squarely at the East Asian market, which it has conquered in spades since late June release.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Stina Chyn
    60
    As a matter of fact, Initial D is an anti-car racing film. It's not about thrills; it's about how to perfect the art of drifting, philosophy, and how to transcend the human condition.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    25
    Andy Lau and Siu Fai Mak, the men behind the successful Hong Kong police thriller trio "Infernal Affairs," should be arrested for directing Initial D.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. JCheung
    8
    What a great real life version, if you've ever seen any of the cartoons. For those who haven't, the driving in this movie definitely gives an interesting glimpse into what mountainous racing may be like.… Expand
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  2. RyanPoosersnitz
    7
    I humbly admire this attempt to remake such a wonderful series. I feel that it did not quite stay true to the original series, example; where the HECK is Cole? But they did add some nice touches, such as the romantic walk on the beach with Tak wearing a shirt that only says "69." I also like the amount of insults there were because Japanese translators believe that all us crazy American do is curse, and call people fags.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MalcomM
    0
    Between A to D to Z, I give it a zzzzz.....
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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