^^^ Did I hear Kurosawa? SOLD!!!
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Well, I hadn't seen most of the F&F series except for the original, which I thought was a pretty decent entertainer. So I sat down since last evening...and here we go...
Still very decent entertainment.
* * *
Disappointing, slow fare. Less than average stuff.
* ½
Better than 2. Pleasantly surprised to see Sonny Chiba. Average, although some of the drift sequences had me whistling.
* * ½
Fantastic opening sequence, but not much of a story. Some great car sequences.
* *
and finally, earlier in the afternoon...
Superb. IMO this is the only film series whose fifth part has actually outdone the original. Nice characterisation, a more-than-decent script, and really great car sequences which compliment the whole mood of the movie. A bit long than usual, but good stuff.
* * * ½