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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
2006 104 min Germany, Japan, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.9
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Justin Lin
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Description
In order to avoid a jail sentence, Sean Boswell heads to Tokyo to live with his military father. In a low-rent section of the city, Sean gets caught up in the underground world of drift racing
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$62.51M
Worldwide:
$158.96M
Starring
Lucas Black
Actor
Zachery Ty Bryan
Actor
Shad Moss
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Tokyo Drift is widely regarded as a visually impressive spectacle that succeeds as a standalone racing film while suffering from a thin, formulaic narrative. Opinions are sharply divided on the cast, with some finding the performances engaging and others viewing them as weak or miscast.
| Cinematography | The film excels in its core spectacle, offering professionally executed drifting sequences and stylish car aesthetics. | |
| Score | The soundtrack maintains the high energy of the franchise, serving as a standout element for most viewers. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered simplistic, relying on forced coincidences and predictable teen-drama tropes. | |
| Acting | Lucas Black's lead performance polarizes audiences, with some praising his grounded charisma while others find his age mismatch and range unconvincing for a high-school role. |