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Wasabi (2001)

Wasabi (2001)
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A cop from the city of lights finds adventure and romance in the Land of the Rising sun in this thriller. Hubert (Jean Reno) is a detective with the French police force who's the kind of cop who doesn't let little details get in the way of catching crooks -- and isn't afraid to speak with his fists if talking doesn't do the job. When Hubert gets in a dust-up with an innocent bystander while trying to apprehend a group of bank robbers, he learns the passerby was the son of the Chief of Police -- and Hubert is put on suspension for two months. Just as Hubert wonders what to do for the next 60 days, he learns that an old flame has died; 19 years ago, he was sent to Tokyo on assignment, and fell in love with a woman named Miko. Even though Hubert hadn't seen Miko in years, he was the sole beneficiary named in her will, and Hubert goes to Tokyo to sort out her effects. Once in Japan, Hubert meets Miko's daughter Yumi (Ryoko Hirosue), who doesn't think much of Hubert and appears to be unaware that he is her biological father. As Hubert tries to bond with Yumi, he examines the facts behind Miko's death and begins to suspect her death was no accident, and with the help of his buddy Momo (Michel Muller), he tries to find out the truth about her death. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Jean RenoRyoko Hirosue, (more)
Director(s):
Gérard Krawczyk
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Wasabi

A cop from the city of lights finds adventure and romance in the Land of the Rising sun in this thriller. Hubert (Jean Reno) is a detective with the French police force who's the kind of cop who doesn't let little details get in the way of catching crooks -- and isn't afraid to speak with his fists if talking doesn't do the job. When Hubert gets in a dust-up with an innocent bystander while trying to apprehend a group of bank robbers, he learns the passerby was the son of the Chief of Police -- and Hubert is put on suspension for two months. Just as Hubert wonders what to do for the next 60 days, he learns that an old flame has died; 19 years ago, he was sent to Tokyo on assignment, and fell in love with a woman named Miko. Even though Hubert hadn't seen Miko in years, he was the sole beneficiary named in her will, and Hubert goes to Tokyo to sort out her effects. Once in Japan, Hubert meets Miko's daughter Yumi (Ryoko Hirosue), who doesn't think much of Hubert and appears to be unaware that he is her biological father. As Hubert tries to bond with Yumi, he examines the facts behind Miko's death and begins to suspect her death was no accident, and with the help of his buddy Momo (Michel Muller), he tries to find out the truth about her death. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Gérard Krawczyk
Writer(s):
Luc Besson
Producer(s):
Luc Besson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Kathy A.

I AM A HUGE JEAN RENO FAN!!! And, I LOVED this movie! It was full of the usual gun violence Reno became famous for since The Professional, but it also has lots of humor. A cross between Ronin and French Kiss. I enjoy Jean Reno's comedic performances as much as I enjoy his dramatic performances. Loved it!!!!

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Jay M.

Like Dirty Harry goes to Japan, in French. Has French humor, which some might not get or think is funny.

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Katie T.

I'm a big Jean Reno fan. However, this one did not do it for me. There was basically NO story. Yeah, there may have been some action, but even that was not captivating. My dad, who loves cop/war/action movies, actually fell asleep. There were one or two funny parts, but those prompted only a mere chuckle. The film seemed much longer than its 1.5-hour length. The whole time, I was hoping that some story would evolve, but my hopes were not fulfilled. If you thought this looked good, I'd suggest passing and watching Reno's "The Professional" or another cop film "Direct Action" instead.

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