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Crows Explode
クローズ EXPLODE
2014 129 min Japan PG-13 12+
★6.3
Action, Adventure, Crime, Comedy
Director: Toshiaki Toyoda
💬 Based on the comic
«Crows»
byHiroshi Takahashi
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Description
A month after Genji Takiya graduates, a new battle for supremacy at Suzuran All-Boys High School begins. Transfer student Kaburagi Kazeo combats Kagami Ryohei for the coveted top spot, amidst a brewing inter-school conflict with Kurosaki Industrial High.
Worldwide:
$10.32M
Starring
Elly
Actor
Motoki Fukami
Actor
Masahiro Higashide
Actor
Key opinion
Crows Explode is widely viewed as a disappointing successor to the original franchise, failing to capture the energy and charisma of its predecessors. Audiences criticize the film for its weak character development, poor fight choreography, and an incoherent narrative that struggles to justify its own existence.
| Direction | The fight choreography lacks the impact and spectacle that defined the earlier entries in the series, resulting in dull and poorly executed action sequences. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast is largely ineffective, with new leads failing to project the same charisma as the actors from previous films. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay feels rushed and superficial, relying on contrived plot devices and failing to provide meaningful character arcs. | |
| Score | The score is praised for its quality, though it is ultimately insufficient to compensate for the film's broader narrative and production flaws. |