![]() There is a bit of CG and wirework utilized here but it isn’t overdone and is smartly presented. The action is a mix of hand to hand with both gunplay and weapon work that moves fast, utilizes active visual storytelling, and most importantly, is practical, with real bodies thrown around and physical abilities of both Okada and the stunt team on full display. He handles his action well, from a great opening scene as well as an extended apartment building set piece that utilizes hallways, staircases, small Japanese apartments, and to a vertigo-inducing sequence on scaffolding. Dry humor with character growth really develops his Sato into a far more complex but directly sighted character. Okada is great as the stoic and comedically literal Sato. Following the same formula as the first picture, we get well executed comedy both slapstick and dry, as well as some truly engaging and unique action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Coming across a young woman in a wheelchair named Hinako (Hirate) who is a face from his past, he finds himself embroiled in the schemes of the shockingly sleazy Utsubo (Tsutsumi) and must once again use his skills as The Fable while maintaining his vow to refrain from killing.ĭirector Kan returns to the directors seat in this exciting and fun followup to the hit first film. ![]() Starring: Junichi Okada, Hirate Yurina, Jiro Sato, Mizuki Yamamoto, Fumino Kimura, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Masanobu Andoįollowing the events of the first film, we find Sato (Okada) maintaining his life quietly and keeping his identity as the legendary hitman known as The Fable under wraps.
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