My Wife is Ninja
It is the late Edo period. Futaboshi Hikoma, the Hirado domain's astronomer, is a rather eccentric person whose only interests are the stars and sea. A beautiful bride Orie comes to him and Hikoma vows to himself to cherish her in his lifetime. However, in less than a month, his new wife disappears without a reason from this dreamlike married life. In truth, Orie is a female ninja that the shogunate has sent because of its suspicions about the domain's illegal trading and activities. The shogunate plots to punish and destroy the Hirado domain in a warning to various domains in the west. Not knowing this, Hikoma goes to Edo in search of his wife. He is introduced to Matsuura Seizan, the former feudal lord of the Hirado domain, by his old friend Senemon, but is told by Seizan that he will slay Orie if she appears.
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Plot Summary
A beautiful woman named Jang-nan lives a double life as an elite ninja assassin and a seemingly ordinary wife. Her husband, Dong-shik, is a hardworking but somewhat clueless salaryman who is unaware of her true profession. When a dangerous mission forces Jang-nan to confront her past, her two worlds collide, threatening both her life and her marriage.
Critical Reception
My Wife is Ninja (also known as 'Marrying the Mafia 5: Return of the Family') received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the blend of action and comedy, many found the plot predictable and the humor to be derivative of earlier installments in the franchise. The film struggled to deliver a fresh narrative or compelling character development.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts to revive a tired franchise with a blend of martial arts and slapstick humor, but ultimately falls short.
- While the premise of a ninja wife has potential, the execution is often clumsy and uninspired.
- Audiences may find some amusement in the over-the-top action sequences, but the plot lacks originality.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'My Wife is Ninja' is not readily available, but general audience sentiment for similar franchise entries often points to a decline in quality and originality over time.
Fun Fact
The 'My Wife is Ninja' title is a misnomer; the film is actually the fifth installment in the South Korean 'Marrying the Mafia' comedy film series, with the previous films focusing on the comedic exploits of a gangster family trying to go legitimate through marriage.
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