So much for being the last in the series; a belated fourth film has just been released, but this finishes the original trilogy and forms the second half of a two-parter. Tatsuya Fujiwara is a welcome sight, returning as the excellent villain, but gets a small amount of screen time here. For the most part, this is a slightly laboured entry that treads water for a good hour and a half before finally picking up for a great extended climax. I just wish they'd got on with the meat of the story earlier on as so much time has been wasted at the outset that it feels a little rushed later on. Other than, it's still very well made and shot and with great fight choreography to enjoy. Of this original trilogy, the second is the best part I think.
