Confusing boxing movie I can't believe what other people are writing about this. DON'T BELIVE THEM. I rented this movie, almost bought it, and wanted a refund. I guess I had false expectations. Fight Club was amazing to me and I wanted some more. Too bad the most exciting aspect to Tokyo Fist was the box art.
The movie's interesting plot was a whole love triangle between a boxer, his friend, and the friend's wife. The friend/geek becomes a boxer to win his girl back. The wife turns from housewife to Freaky, S&M psycho. Sounds great but nothing came together right for me. The movie is slow with the use of long shots throughout the film that just put me asleep. In terms of violence, it was pretty tame with cheesy effects. I like cheesy over-the-top violence but this was pretty sorry and sparse. I have seen better action scenes then this even on 80's American Action movies. If you are expecting action or a deep thought provoking experience, look for something else. People call it a masterpiece, but I am wondering if I rented the same movie that I did.
The only way you can truly judge this film is watching it yourself. Be prepared for a serious letdown.
I don't usually do this, but I felt the need to warn people about this much often overhyped movie.