Elephantlips Not only is the entire plot totally implausible, the writing and acting are laughable at best.Michael Douglas is so hammy and unbelievable it almost seems like his whole character is some kind of spoof. Chomping his gum, wearing sunglasses around the clock, and calling everyone "babe"..? Are you effing kidding me?

FilmCriticLalitRao In year 1989, two different films titled 'Black Rain' were made to depict Japanese realities. The first film was directed by acclaimed Japanese director Shohei Imamura. His film discussed the consequences of Hiroshima bombing on Japanese people. The credit for making second 'Black Rain' goes to American filmmaker Ridley Scott whose film makes good use of both American as well as Japanese actors to portray lives of criminals whose influence goes beyond the national borders of two highly advanced countries Japan and USA. It is fun to watch how American cops Andy Garcia and Michael Douglas get some major morality lessons from their Japanese counterpart Takakura Ken. American film 'Black Rain' features a lot of cops who are determined to catch tough criminals but it does not portray itself as a buddy movie. At times, it appears as a tale of cultural differences as American as well as Japanese police use all their best policing methods to catch hoodlums who have wreaked havoc in both countries. Action scenes are this film's major highlight. However, they do nothing to weaken viewers' interest in appreciating the dramatic elements of this film. Lastly, if exploring Osaka city without leaving your house is on your mind then 'Black Rain' is the ideal film for you.

RockyDavid It was nice to watch a movie which came out 25 years ago. the best of this era is which i like is the Movie is Natural i mean no computer graphics involved. I never knew that Michael Douglas could fight so well with that Japanese guy. he really did well. i guess Black Rain featuring Andy Garcia was a huge hit back in 1989.i am not criticizing today's movies but when you look at black rain everything is natural but a movie today is all computer graphics generated even the fighting scenes has a bit of artificial kinda stunts. this is why i enjoy the 80's & 90's era movies.Surely Black rain would be in my collection of Movies to watch over & over again. and i wish if the original director could really make Black rain 2 i wish if Michael Douglas does a black rain 2 before he get too old. i saw him in Last Vegas 2013 a comedy movie but still he's good for his age.Sir if you ever see this comment on IMDb i wish you could do Black Rain 2.I would recommend anyone to watch this Movie you would never get bored i bet you.

wiseguygabriel Some may think that this is just another cop action movie but nothing could be father from the truth.It is a story of good,evil,love,friendship and deep loyalty.A clash of two different culture creates a unbreakable bond between them.The music that was made specifically for this movie is what makes a part of the greatness of this movie.The rest is just great acting.I watched this movie a very long time ago(like 20 something years ago)but i never forgot it and the feeling i had when i watched it.This movie contains all what makes a human being and the essence of life.