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Indeed, this is not the best movie if you compare to all movie in the world, but if you reduce the scope to focus only adaptation movie, this one is the best. Alright, the storyline may not so impressive but it is not a big deal. The most impressive thing is you will know the characters who is their immediately without confusing even their are not looking same and even you are not City Hunter fan.

By far the best live-action adaption of the City Hunter manga/animation. Not that it is excellent, but at least all the characters and the background story are faithful to the original City Hunter manga, unlike most of the Hollywood productions. The actor who played Umibozu (Mammoth) really looks the part, and not just some big bold guy wear a pair of shades. The story itself is a straight forward, comedic one, with some (subtle) adult humors, a bit like the old Benny Hill show if you are old enough and English. I do wish they will carry on making some sequels with the same cast with some additions of the regular characters in the manga.

Comparing to the Jacky Chan's version back in 90's and the Lee Min Ho's version in 00's this movie is lot closer to the cartoon/comic version. The Jacky Chan's version is using too much kungfu. Ryo is good in fighting but he is using guns better. As for the Lee Min Ho's version is too serious. Much much too serious. I think the Lee Min Ho's is the worst adaption of the City Hunter. I don't know why Tsukasa Hojo approve it.

Who would have thought it would so faithful and respectful of the source material... It's funny, action's great and it's 100% City Hunter!

Really enjoyed this movie and would watch it again on DVD/BluRay. I was quite impressed with the quality of the action scenes (for a French comedy). Looks like the director enjoyed making this movie, which shows care, attention to detail as well as faithfulness to the original anime City Hunter. I remember reading that creator Tsukasa Hojo himself enjoyed the screenplay for Lacheau's film, therefore giving the project 'added value' (particularly for the fans of the series who might have had doubts about this adaptation). The balance gags/action/storytelling is good, the casting works well too. A good job overall, considering that mangas/animes are particularly tricky to develop into convincing live-action movies. Now hoping for a sequel!