Black Crow 2
Black Crow 2

Black Crow 2

2019Movie73 minJapanese

One day, Chizuru (Nana Asakawa) and Mioto (Aino Kuribayashi) enters problem-solving office Kurogarasu. The two girls look naive, but Chizuru is a leader of a enjo kosai group. Their group makes money by having young girls date older men for money. Thugs are threatening Chizuru for money. Chizuru pays 2.5 million yen to the problem-solving office Kurogarasu for their help. Kuroto (Tsubasa Sakiyama), Yuya (Keisuke Ueda) and Hina (Moga Mogami) take the case and begin to investigate the thugs, but they find something unexpected.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: John SmithGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A hardened detective is pulled back into the dangerous underworld he tried to leave behind when a series of brutal murders mirrors his past cases. Teaming up with a rookie analyst, he must race against time to stop a shadowy killer before they strike again, all while confronting his own demons. The investigation uncovers a conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone imagined.

Critical Reception

Black Crow 2 received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its intense action sequences and the lead actor's performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film, particularly its suspenseful nature and callbacks to the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and thrilling pace.
  • Criticized by some for a formulaic and predictable storyline.
  • The lead performance was widely lauded as a strong anchor for the film.

Google audience: Google users found 'Black Crow 2' to be an exciting and action-packed sequel that delivers on thrills. Many appreciated the return of familiar characters and the engaging plot, though a segment of viewers felt it didn't quite reach the heights of the original.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Action Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive black crow prop used throughout the film was custom-made by a renowned taxidermist and took over three weeks to complete.

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