Ninja Killer
Ninja Killer

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Ninja Killer

2020
Movie
3 min
English

It's about a dude who kills ninjas.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users65%
Director: James McTeigueGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Raizo, a master assassin trained by the predatory Ozunu clan, abandons his teachings after being ordered to kill an innocent woman. He becomes a target himself, hunted by his former clan and pursued by Interpol agent Mika Coretti, who is investigating the clan's deadly operations. Raizo seeks revenge and redemption, unraveling a conspiracy that goes deeper than he ever imagined.

Critical Reception

Ninja Assassin received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its stylized violence and action sequences but criticizing its thin plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were generally more receptive, enjoying the visceral and over-the-top combat.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hyper-violent, visually striking action sequences.

  • Criticized for a simplistic plot and lack of character depth.

  • Often described as a 'guilty pleasure' for its sheer blood-soaked spectacle.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit gratuitous, action flick. While many appreciated the fight choreography and intense gore, some felt it was excessively violent and lacked a compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

The lead actor, Rain, underwent an intense physical transformation for the role, training extensively in martial arts and adhering to a strict diet to achieve the lean, muscular physique of a ninja.

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