City Hunter (2024) Netflix Movie Review | シティーハンター

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In the Netflix manga adaptation of City Hunter, Ryo is a premier “sweeper” navigating the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo. Balancing a cool demeanor with a fun personality, Ryo tackles high-stakes challenges in the underworld and reluctantly forms an alliance with his late partner's sister to investigate his death. Should City Hunter be on your watchlist? Thanks for checking out my City Hunter (2024) Netflix Movie Review!
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My couch rating system:
5 - A must-watch - do not pass this one up
4 - It's really good, you should see it
3 - It's OK - maybe good for a rental
2 - It's not that good and I wouldn't recommend it
1 - It's terrible and I definitely don't recommend it
0 - Cutting off a finger is better than watching this
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[@AngweenAnnora]

this movie is really manga accurate and as a fan i love it! The France 2019 version Nicky Larson, is good but Netflix added some lost ingredient from it - the heart touching story, that what made the manga so good. Ryo always hide who and what he is really are with pervy, craziness and comical action, his back story its so dark that this movie just show only a drop of hint about it. If you read the manga the you'll know this is about people whose pasts are very sad and don't want other people to feel that way by helping them

[@redcomet0079]

City Hunter is one year older than me That’s how long it’s been around

[@Trilaan]

I love City Hunter and this was a great City Hunter adaptation and one of the best live-action adaptations of a manga or anime property.

[@bhoqeem1975]

I was entertained and laughed my ass off hard watching it. I read the manga way back then in 1993, in my senior high era. Now I collect the digital version, complete. So awesome!

[@JackKirbyFan]

When you said 'light', I am SO there. Needed something to be on the comedic side. Thanks Chris. Have a great weekend!

[@artit42]

It's incredible how accurate the casts are... the crews are remarkable. The action itself was modernized to fit the nowaday genre where John Wick has painted a new standard, City Hunter did well to explore a new avenue of its own. The movie was rewritten and made compact comparing to the source, I love it. it's not easy to write the thousand pages of Manga into this 1 short film where the first and later acts got blended pretty well.

[@AshTheDuke]

wish it was a tv series

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

Yes, Chris, the movie is accurate to the manga. Very good adaptation.

[@ChengHooSew]

The interior of his house. The roof top where he goes when he have to think about something. His freaking pose.

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

@@ChengHooSew Exactly.

[@kakamagi]

City Hunter is a fun action pack and enjoyable to watch.

[@doublep1980]

Yes, City Hunter has been around as Manga and Anime for a long time. Most people will probably know the Jackie Chan live-action adaption from 1993, which has that hilarious Street Fighter sequence, with Jackie cosplaying as Chun Li, that has become a meme. That movie wasn't really faithful to the source material though, this new Netflix version is. All the raunchy sex jokes, slapstick humor and Ryo being an absolute dumbass & horndog at times, is straight from the Manga/Anime. It's not supposed to be taken too serious and despite all this, Ryo has a heart of gold and is a skilled fighter/marksman/ investigator. This here is like a sort of prequel to the main series and shows how Ryo and Kaori became partners, after her brother ( Ryo's original partner) died. Kaori is the ''straight man'' or rather ''straight woman'' , who keeps the business going, while Ryo is getting again into his usual shenanigans. Yes, the main character is the comic relief and butt of many jokes. So, they pretty much nailed the characters and the crazy, over-the-top action is also spot-on. In the Manga/Anime you'll see Ryo performing some absolute insane feats of marksmanship.

[@stobanj]

In Japan, many people in their 30s and older read it in manga form and even more watch it in anime broadcasts. It is a national work in Japan, and many girls fall in love with the main character. Since the work is several decades old, there are many vulgar scenes, and some foreigners may find them repulsive.

[@Rhadiv]

Ryo seems more schizophrenic in live action but this is pretty much the manga.

[@naepin]

I kinda hate kaori in first movie around half movie it's okay i understand 😅

[@wentjen]

This one is one of Netflix best movie!

[@teambattleground9076]

This is one of my favorite movies that have come out this year honestly. It's just simple fun.

[@MedskiPurnamski]

The movie did very well in updating the manga and anime from its '80s style sensibilities to the more modern Gen-Z settings with homeless kids staying at net cafes while trying to make it big as viral modeling sensations. It's a relatable take on Japan's current social problems. I do kind of wished that the action is styled more towards John Wick than '90s Hong Kong movies but it's pretty fun overall. Not perfect, but thoroughly enjoyable. Here's hoping for a sequel with more Saeba shenanigans and hopefully Umibozu (the bald former operative guy who runs a cafe in the manga and anime) joining the cast as well.

[@fornlike]

I can't say that this is the best manga and cartoon adaptation of all time because I don't control my memory as well as I would like. But this City Hunter is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent adaptations ever made. He has the merit of having succeeded in capturing the essence of the original work: Saeba Ryô, a private detective, almost uncontrollably obsessed with feminine charms, who has the gift of feeling murderous auras and switching in a fraction of a second, from the most ridiculous lightness to an extreme state in which he demonstrates unrivaled virtuosity with a firearm and even without it; added to this is his very talented collaborator whose main mission is to limit as much as possible the hero's natural tendency to fall into levity. Well, this film transcribes all of that in a remarkable way: the action scenes are of singular intensity, the acting is all sublime (especially the main actor who even managed to reproduce Ryô's voice quite well in the cartoon), the plot is well chosen and the homage to Ryô's lightness is hilarious. I just regret that we didn't have a small appearance from a certain character from the original work, but it's not a big deal. In any case, what a remarkable success!

[@user-tz5uq2bt1s]

I watched the entire anime, plus its sort-of sequel Angel Heart maybe 10 years ago. Took quite a while. LOTS of episodes. If you like that 80s cyberpunk aesthetic I highly recommend.

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

City Hunter has been around since 1985 and of all the adaptations this is the best one. I think they have actually somewhat softened Ryo up in this version. In the manga his perverse behaviour was far more extreme. Yet at the same time the scenarios are so ridiculous and he constantly gets punished for it. A solid adaptation.

[@Tuinuiski]

Sounds like a hoot, I know of the manga but never read it (there is an anime also). I'll give it a watch. Thanks!

[@SadikiStGeorgeangemon44]

I watched this movie with my wife and it was very very enjoyable

[@ENScottish]

The movie was enjoyable but I think the point of the film is to inspire other viewers who did not know "City Hunter" to watch the animated version and to read the manga. I think it did accomplish it.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Fun

[@k.s.a8344]

👍💯

[@restugumilar7516]

I enjoyed this movie, like the jacky chan version of city hunter, but this is better adaptation to the manga, while jacky chan version is crazy but fun still well its a Hong Kong movie full of ridiculous stuff 😂😂

[@sangkang6294]

As always, live action don't live up to the anime or manga. If you're expecting an actual faithful adaptation of the manga or the anime series, it's not going to do any justice. The only four thing that does stay faithful to the manga is the drug in question is angel dust (pcp), Ryo is shooting a python, the former cop parter dies and asks him to look after his sister, lastly he drives a red mini.

[@CharlesNotXavier]

Personally, Nicky Larson (2018) is the perfect City Hunter live action movie. This one from netflix is second. If any of you viewer want to capture the manga, both are my recommendation. Forget the Jackie Chan one, it's a martial arts movie. Thanks for the review. Edit: There are 1 more city hunter movie from Hong Kong, and 1 from Korea. I forgot to mention those. My apology. So the rank goes like this: 1. Nicky Larson (French) 2018 2. City Hunter (Netflix-Japan) 2024 3. Mr. Mumble (Hong Kong) 1990-ish 4. City Hunter (Hong Kong) 1990-ish 5. City Hunter (Korea) 2000-ish

[@nanaholic01]

I think the biggest difference is really only due to the timeline of the story the two version takes places in. Netflix version is the origin story which roughly covers the first two volumes of the manga where Ryo and Kaori is only beginning to form their relationship which many people might not even remember anymore, which makes Ryo and Kaori's relationship feels distant (but as it should be since this is at the origin point), whereas the French version feels like an average case you would find Ryo/Kaori trying to solve which would take places somewhere in the middle of the 35 volumes of the manga and thus it feels more familiar. The Netflix version is both a better entry point for newbies as well as a fan letter to old time fans, whereas the French version is more geared towards people who already knows the franchise.

[@TheStoryhasbeensold]

I enjoyed it alot

[@ゆう-b4u5x]

眼鏡の色良いね👍

[@Lavenge]

i dont like ryo expression in movie when makimura feel dying after accident, ryo look like still smiled and Ryo was in the anime , ryo look sad and didnt say anything

[@ComedyTragedy12]

Subtitles or overdub?

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

I watch sub whenever possible.

[@ComedyTragedy12]

@@MoviesAndMunchies I'm so sorry chris. That's what I get for being stingy with words. I was asking if the series had subtitles or overdubbed or both. Well I don't hate reading subtitles, sometimes I like to walk around or look on my phone and prefer English over dub is there an option for that with this series? Also could you tell me what lighting you use when you film? Your lighting is fantastic

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

@@ComedyTragedy12 I'm pretty sure there's an English dub, but I can't speak to how good/bad it is. For my lighting, I have all sorts going on. My keylight is an iFootage 60DN with a softbox. I also have a raw light bulb on a shelf off to my right and then all sorts of Govee lights in my bookshelf. I like them because they're all controlled by one app, and are customizable with their color. I had been using a Neewer LED RBG CB60 with a softbox for a back/hair light, but I kept hitting my head walking in room, so I took it down for now. I'm never satisfied with my lights, so I'm continuously fiddling with the setup.

[@ComedyTragedy12]

@@MoviesAndMunchies thanks chris. I was hoping it was just one night I could buy on Amazon but I should have known better. Haha whatever you've done it always looks perfect and I can't seem to get the right lighting for my podcast so I'm always looking for suggestions. Thanks for the details

[@MoviesAndMunchies]

@@ComedyTragedy12 There are ways to do effective lighting with just one light... I have a "lantern" softbox also and it can connect to all of my lights through a Bowens mount... and it allows for diffused, but all-around lighting. They're typically not too expensive either, which is always nice!

[@pgwrks4149]

FUN FACT: There is also a live action City Hunter adaptation starring Jackie Chan from 1993. It's not one of his best, but it's a fun movie.

[@brianng8350]

That movie was terrible… 😂😂😂

[@pgwrks4149]

@@brianng8350 Fair enough 🤷‍♂ I did mention it's not one of the good Jackie Chan movies, but I thought it was fine. But hey, to each their own...

[@Madchad6969]

One of my favourite Jackie Chan movie

[@urbanmusiq]

I loved that movie only for the Street Fighter scene!! 😂😂

[@kenrock2]

​@@urbanmusiqas a kid I was so excited to watch that scene just because I played the game.. 😂

[@LiangHuBBB]

well action scenes were solid but I dont like the comedy aspect of this

[@ThomasJaa.]

That comedy aspect is straight outta the manga

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

Shut up. That comedy aspect is one of the good things in it. Just accurate to the manga/anime. Start educating yourself with anime. Sheeesh.

[@brianng8350]

Grew up with the manga even though I did not have the English translation. Loved the art. When I was older, I did see the OVA direct to VHS/dvd anime movies. Personally, not into the crude sexual humor, that seems to be a Japanese culture thing, and it doesn’t age well after the sexual harassment/Me Too movement - cringy. But I did like the mercenary/hired gun aspect of the story, even if I’m not into guns in real life. I guess the sexual humor worked for you since you gave it a 4? I’m curious how American audience not familiar with Japanese culture will view all this?

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

Shut up and just enjoy it for what it is. Sheeesh.

[@shirankedo-ib8uv]

Mericans are wearing clothes that exaggerate their genitals vulgar in their very existence, and jokes that exclude other cultures and make fun of people of color still exist from the time of slavery and even after the BLM movement. Why have they still not improved?

[@g-shockfan6149]

Surprisingly this movie is not woke.

[@Hida_r]

Woke this woke that lol

[@SuccessforLifester]

I prefer the HK Jackies Chan's. This one is quite boring