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An over the top Ninja action film with visceral bloody scenes. Humdrum story but goofily entertaining. Raizo has been trained by the Ozunu clan to be a Ninja assassin since childhood but has turned his back on them. Raizo teams up wit...
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Ninja Assassin
2009
Movie
99 min
English
Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users61%
Director: James McTeigue•Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy
Plot Summary
Raizo, a deadly assassin raised by the mythical Ozunu clan, defects after his mentor betrays and murders his childhood friend. Targeted for death by his former clan, he is relentlessly pursued by highly skilled ninjas, forcing him to confront his past and seek revenge.
Critical Reception
Ninja Assassin received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its over-the-top gore and stylish action sequences but criticizing its thin plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit violent, action flick.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and visceral action choreography.
Criticized for its excessive gore and lack of substance.
Deemed a stylish but ultimately hollow martial arts spectacle.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a fun, gory thrill ride with impressive fight scenes, though some felt the plot was predictable and the violence too extreme.
Fun Fact
The lead actor, Rain, underwent intense physical training for six months prior to filming, adhering to a strict diet to achieve the ripped physique required for his role as Raizo.
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