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Initial D (2005)

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Reviews Counted:5

Fresh:2

Rotten:3

Average Rating:4.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Television

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Based on a popular manga by Shuichi Shigeno, INITIAL D is a high-octane anime series about the world of downhill mountain racing. Takumi Fujiwara is an average high-school student who has honed his... [More]

Starring: Anthony Wong, Edison Chen

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03/26/09

Derek Elley

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09/30/06

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01/21/06

Film Threat

The racing scenes are well done; unfortunately, they're too often interrupted by a clich�-filled story about one-note characters.

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01/03/06

V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Based on a popular Japanese comic-book series, Initial D is a slick but silly affair unlikely to appeal to anyone over the age of 15.

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01/03/06

Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

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Alas, the story keeps interrupting with gobs of expectorated exposition, paving the way for the inevitable sequels to come.

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12/28/05

R. Emmet Sweeney

Village Voice

For a different ride, Initial D drives a sleek and smooth line.

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07/21/05

Andrew Sun

Hollywood Reporter

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