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An American drummed out of the U.S. because of his passion for street racing moves to Tokyo and soon learns about "drift racing," where cars accelerate into turns and then spin out of them, leading to...( read more 
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MCT:August 15, 2008Optimism springs eternal. I went to the third Fast and the Furious movie with the deeply held conviction that it had to be better than 2 Fast 2 Furious (or whatever that misbegotten turd of a second movie was called). I was right, but "better" does not equate to "good." Aside from trying my patience, the film offered one important lesson: never again attend a movie with the words "fast" and "furious" both in the title. I expect a racing film to be derivative. That goes with the territory. No one is seeing a Fast and the Furious movie for the plot. When it comes to eye candy, the film is on solid ground - it offers plenty of babes and cars (with the latter being more lovingly photographed than the former). However, it is unacceptable that the movie's action scenes (races and chases) are boring and incoherent. If the movie can't deliver on its most important asset, what's the point?
It would be possible to write a review in which I compared The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift to both Lost in Translation and Cars. I can assure you that parallels exist. The film features an American having trouble adjusting to Japanese culture and ends with big race. (Is that a spoiler? Isn't obvious that a Fast and the Furious movie is going to conclude with a little car-on-car action?) But even mentioning Lost in Translation and Cars in this review devalues them.
One of the flaws of Tokyo Drift is that it has too much plot for its own good, and not a scintilla of that plot is original, interesting, or surprising. The longer the period between races, the more impatient the viewer is likely to become, and that's even considering that the races aren't well staged. So we get the generic rebellious teenager, Sean (Lucas Black), sent to Tokyo to live with his estranged dad (Brian Goodman) rather than go to prison back home. In short order, he acquires a sidekick, Twinkie (Bow Wow); locates a potential girlfriend, Neela (Nathalie Kelly); makes an enemy of the wrong person, DK (Brian Tee); and is paired up with a mentor, Han (Sung Kan). Various unpleasant things happen, not the least of which is some of these performers trying to act, until we come to the race to end all races between Sean and DK. The prize is double barreled: the trophy girlfriend and the chance to race the guy making the super-secret, hush hush cameo appearance in the final 60 seconds. (For those who can't figure out who this is, check out the official website, which gives away the "surprise." It's hard to consider something a spoiler when it is featured as part of the advertising material.)
Before this film, I was willing to give director Justin Lin the benefit of the doubt. To my way of thinking, Better Luck Tomorrow more than counterbalanced the misfire of Annapolis. Now, however, I have grave doubts about the director. Tokyo Drift doesn't just represent an error in judgment; it's a complete failure, and Lin is one of the reasons why it doesn't work. It all comes back to the action scenes. These are filmed with what has become a frustratingly typical style: quick cuts from multiple perspectives. Yes, it coveys speed, but it also creates confusion. You have no idea what's going on. Everything is a frenetic blur, signifying only sound and fury. In the final race, half the time you don't know who's in front or whether someone is about to fly off the side of a cliff. Directors need to realize that film is a spectator medium, not an interactive one. During a race, the average viewer wants to understand what's happening, not be given whiplash by an overactive camera and a snip-happy editor.
In the entire credit list, I was familiar with only two names: Sonny Chiba, the Japanese veteran who appears in a handful of scenes (although he has more screen time than the super secret hush hush cameo guy) and Bow Wow, whose presence is easily forgotten because his character serves no purpose. Brian Tee plays the bad guy with enough venom that we want him to be impaled on a stake, have his innards ripped out while he watches, then be drawn and quartered and set on fire. (This does not happen; the film is rated PG-13.) Sung Kang, as Han, lets us know what Mr. Miyagi might have been like if he was young and cool rather than looking suspiciously like the guy who ran Arnold's on Happy Days. Nathalie Kelly is making her feature debut, which isn't hard to guess. At least she has a cute accent. Then there's lead actor Lucas Black, who made me see Paul Walker in a more positive light.
There's something odd about Tokyo Drift. It fetishizes cars in a way that's almost unhealthy. When the vehicles appear in the same scene as a bunch of scantily clad Asian babes, the camera is drawn not to cleavage but to carburetors. When Sean first enters Han's hideout, his attention is not arrested by the party girls but by the cars. In the first two Fast and the Furious movies, sex and automobiles are linked. Here, the latter takes priority over the former.
The strength of the central idea explains how this series could lose both its stars (wink wink nudge nudge) and remain viable. That's because The Fast and the Furious isn't about anything more profound than fast cuts and furious edits. For me, excitement comes from interesting characters in dangerous storylines. For those who like The Fast and the Furious, these things are irrelevant. It's all about eye candy and the quick tease. It's not over fast enough. -
MCT:August 14, 2008this is the not a movie, this is the heart of race. you drive your car ? aha ! then lets race bitch :):)
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MCT:August 12, 2008My bro and I have watched this movie so many times coz we love it so much. I love the guys accent.
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i donno wat 2 say abt da movie bt ths z da best movie ever 4 me i mean cars nd hot guyz drivin cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol jk jk nd da song(tokyo drift z da best song ever nd u will nvr get bored 4m it)lolz i just luv it
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MCT:August 6, 2008
this film is superb i dont think tht i have never seen this type of movie in hollywood before!!!lolzzzzzz
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MCT:August 6, 2008Although it's not really sumfin that interests me much the movie was defo alot beta than the previous 1s.
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MCT:August 3, 2008
Still mindless fun, at least better than "2 Fast 2 Furious". I would've loved to see the final race, but I guess the point was to keep you guessing who wins. Obviously Vin Diesel wins lol.
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MCT:August 2, 2008
"The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift" is drag racing on the Land of the Rising Sun, complete with stylish drifter cars, sexy chicks, and of course, racing competitions. Starring people like Zachery Ty Bryan, Lucas Black, Bow Wow, Brian Tee, Sung Kang, Jason Tobin, and Nathalie Kelley. Good film! :-)
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MCT:July 31, 2008
The best of all three, i loved the cars, plot music and most of all location . japan kicks ass especially tokyo!
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MCT:July 30, 2008
Cars, chicks, and crime, you can't ask for more. I liked it less than the second, but it was still good. The soundtrack wasa bit out of place though
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MCT:July 28, 2008
"Sean Boswell" (Lucas Black) is a troubled teen with a long record that consist of numerous tickets -- one of which he admits getting the day he got his license.
After another arrest following a drag race with a high school football player (Zachery Ty Bryant) over the football player's pretty girlfriend (Nikki Grifin) where "Boswell" wrecks his car, his mother (Lynda Boyd) ships him off to his father (Brian Goodman), a United States Marine who lives in Tokyo, Japan.
He is instantly a fish out of water, but instantly bonds with Army Brat "Twinkee" (rapper Bow Wow). He also meets an absolutely beautiful classmate named "Neela" (the beautiful Nathalie Kelley), who is checking him out when he finally arrives to class after getting on the wrong train.
Once getting to know "Twinkee", they discover that they have a common interest in souped-up cars. "Twinkee" takes him to a party in a garage where others with the same interest meet -- and drag race in a way "Boswell" has never seen before called Drifting.
At the party, "Boswell" bumps into "Neela", who looks even more amazing in her non-school clothes. He also meets her boyfriend "DK" (Brian Tee), who instantly dislikes "Boswell". The two instantly get into a drag race, which "Boswell" loses thanks to not knowing the Drifting style.
And, to complicate things, "DK" is in a dirty business and the nephew of a member of the Yakuza (Sonny Chiba).
Eventually, "Boswell" learns how to drift, and gets into a car chase which kills "DK." "Boswell" then goes to "DK's" uncle to offer a way to get him the money owed to him.
If you are into souped-up cars, then this movie is certainly for you. The plot takes a big backseat to the cars and drag racing. There are obvious problems with "Boswell" and his father, but it's not explored at all. In fact, "Major Boswell" is not in it enough to establish his apparently strained relationship with his son.
We also don't see the relationship between "Boswell" and "Neela" blossom. We see them run into each other a few times and have some flirtatious moments until they get together after "DK's" death.
In fact, not much is done to develop any of the characters. All they really do is either establish main character's backgrounds or advance the flimsy plot.
I did think that, despite working with a weak lot, there were some good performances in the movie. Black and Kelley had some chemistry together, but their on-screen relationship was not explored well at all.
There are some interesting looks for a good amount of the cast, mostly the extras. Wardrobes and hairdos appeared to me to be the punk-styles with extreme hairdos and funky clothing. The American characters wore the clothing that is pretty much in style here in the States. However, out of the entire cast, Kelley looked absolutely beautiful in just about everything she had on -- except for one jacket which I personally thought was ugly.
There are some pretty good songs played in this movie, many of which did not appear on the soundtrack. A lot of the songs used were good choices to accompany the drag race scenes.
There are a lot of car races in this movie. All of them are fast-paced and full of action. The camera angles are pretty typical in these scenes, and don't help them stand out.
If you ask me, the drag races and to oogle the absolutely stunning Kelley are the only reasons to see this movie. The plot is pretty flat compared to the drag races. -
This movie was awesome lots of good driving and drifting was amazing I love this movie its number 1 on my list
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MCT:July 24, 2008
This movie fell short for me. I like the other two the first being the best. There wasn't really anything wrong with the story but it just didn't draw me in and make a connection. It had potential to be good. I think it was almost to fast from one point to another lossing content.
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MCT:July 22, 2008
j ai réécouté ce film tard dans la soiré et je me suis rendu compte que la femme dans ce film est considéré comme un objet. par le fait le choix d'acteur fait un peu dure ils ont dlair de 25 ans minumun mais i joue des jeunes de moins de 18
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MCT:July 16, 2008
Forget what anyone says this is a damn fun movie with tons of hot Asian chicks. half star off for Lil Bow Wow.
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MCT:July 14, 2008
if u like drift..... i think u mustn't forget to watch it... it's really kewl in TOKYO... the car is fashionable.. i really really like it >>>
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MCT:July 8, 2008
this movie is really cool, i love all the car chase scenes and all the drifting scenes, i cant wait til i get my drivers license !!
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MCT:June 30, 2008
Top Film,Top Cars!!Loved it, I just gotta learn how to drift now!!!! and Lucas Black you gave me tingles when you starred in American Gothic, marry me?
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MCT:June 30, 2008
It had some good racing scenes and awesome cars, but every thing else lacked that special something that makes a movie.
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MCT:June 29, 2008
THE BEST FILM I HAVE EVER SEEN! NOTHING CAN BEAT THIS! NO MATTER WHAT FILM COMES OUT IN THE NEXT 100 YEARS.A MASTERPIECE.
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MCT:June 27, 2008
Really good movie. Never got bored through out the whole movie. Stay interested. So much action everywhere. So many Asian people. Awesome movie.
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MCT:June 25, 2008OMG! Can you say the cheesiest movie ever? Take a white boy from America and let him drift in Japan.. Yah, Ok! And the music? Did they have a tight budget for this film? I laughed thru most of the movie... cheesy cheesy cheesy. Best part of the movie was when Vin Diesel showed his face. =(
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MCT:June 24, 2008
just like the others I love Fast And The Furious!
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MCT:June 24, 2008I'd rather get totally wasted and humiliate myself in front of thousands of people than watch this for a second time.
Only for brainless Barbie's and drooling Ken's who dream of a Ferrari but end up with a Pinto.
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reno12newmanposted 15 days ago -
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i like this film its a classic film but i do prefer number 1 an 2 cos its got paul walker in it lol emm fitttt eyyyyyy lo x-x-x-x-x-x
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Wow great movie... HOT japanese GIRLS!! Great cars! I love speed! Wow... awesome!
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Im a drifter myself in Tokyo but hey they got some badass skills...
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