It’s full of cultural clichés and implausible plot twists, but Scott’s vision of modern-day Osaka as a glittering, futuristic metropolis is dazzling.

Even given all of its inconsistencies, implausibilities and recycled cliches, "Black Rain" might have been entertaining if the filmmakers had found the right note for the material.

Director Ridley Scott has taken a rather routine, predictable story and fashioned a stylish, entertaining though violent wall-to-wall action adventure.

This cop action-thriller is the epitome of style without substance.