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The movie was good for the most part, with great action sequences and good performances from the leads, but it soured massively in respect to the the wunderkind who are somehow able to perform miracles with technology, all the whole espousing the autistic community.

Jumping the shark for action sequences is what we watch movies like the accountant for, but perpetuating tropes about autistic people was perhaps a bridge too far.

The story line was definitely more rushed than the first movie, and the characters felt less fleshed out than the first movie. Jon Berenthal was definitely the standout.

After watching the first seven episodes and reading the reviews I can get where a lot of people don't enjoy the series or say that it's slow. Honestly there is an enormous amount of Japanese culture imbued in the story and the script, and if you know and understand where it's coming from, this is a really clever and very funny series.

Suzie is described as loud, crude and obnoxious, but she is the epitome of gaijin, and that is the point. She is embroiled in cultural norms that she doesn't understand or flat out refuses to learn and adhere to.

There are so many tidbits to unpack that it's a real joy to watch, but I understand that it's not going to appeal to people who don't get the in-jokes and cultural references. If you do get them you'll really enjoy the series.

The movie started off pretty well, and it looked for a while like it was building toward a decent story. There is some good acting in this, and some very average acting.

When the movie made a sharp left turn into a Fast and Furious inspired romp, it effectively turned into a one out of ten. The movie was never going to be a ten, but the opening of the movie showed real promise. The fight scenes and feel of the Road House certainly lived up to the premise.

It was just a pity that the movie descended rapidly into a completely over the top CGI-fest with unbelievable action sequences. Otherwise this would have made a decent popcorn flick.