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09/30/06
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
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
Reviews for Initial D
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09/30/06
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01/21/06
Top CriticThe racing scenes are well done; unfortunately, they're too often interrupted by a cliché-filled story about one-note characters.
01/03/06
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.
01/03/06
Top CriticAlas, the story keeps interrupting with gobs of expectorated exposition, paving the way for the inevitable sequels to come.
12/28/05
For a different ride, Initial D drives a sleek and smooth line.
07/21/05
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