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The Chi started as a gritty, street smart drama, engaging and gripping. As suggested by other reviewers, post the "elimination" of the Brandon character, Season 4 and now Season 5 are an almost laughable soap opera. Almost comic book characterizations, and ridiculous plot. Too bad to see a formerly outstanding show turn into drivel. No idea what happened but no longer worth watching, at least for those looking for intelligent and plausible drama.

This Japanese film is gripping and suspensful, with brilliant acting and stunning, beautiful cinematography. Both a whodunit and psychological thriller, Ignore the adolescent and adolescent-minded reviewers who give it a low rating. Let them stick to action Marvel cartoons. (not that I mind brainless enetertainment every now and then).

This award winning film is for thinking film lovers. Some of the scenes are a montage of beautiful photos. The acting is superb, and the debate among the defense lawyers over strategy and truth is a reflection on morals and justice. Witty and funny, not pedantic. The main characters are all believable, well acted. The story unfolds slowly, via many tangential but related scenes. The "truth" behind the murder is both revelatory and believable. No Hollywood endings here.

In short, this is a well crafted, beautifully shot and gripping drama. If you love great moviemaking, don't miss it !