Ninja Assassin

Synopsis

Ninja Assassin is a thrilling action-packed film that follows Raizo, a young ninja orphan trained to become a deadly assassin by the Ozunu Clan. Fueled by revenge, Raizo breaks free from the clan's control and embarks on a mission to bring down his former masters. Along the way, he teams up with a Europol agent named Mika, forming an unlikely alliance against the powerful ninja organization. As their journey unfolds, secrets are revealed, and intense battles ensue, leading to a climactic showdown between Raizo and the Ozunu Clan. Filled with martial arts sequences, suspense, and intricate plot twists, Ninja Assassin delivers a mesmerizing cinematic experience for fans of the genre.

Cast

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  Rain

  Raizo

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  Naomie Harris

  Mika

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  Ben Miles

  Maslow

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  Rick Yune

  Takeshi

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  Sho Kosugi

  Ozunu

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  Randall Duk Kim

  Tattoo Master

Reviews

Ninja Assassin, directed by James McTeigue, received mixed reviews from critics. While some appreciated the film's visually stunning martial arts choreography and Rain's impressive performance as the lead character Raizo, others criticized its thin plot and cliched storyline. Rotten Tomatoes gave Ninja Assassin a rating of 26%, with the consensus stating that 'the film prioritizes style over substance, resulting in a predictable and formulaic action flick.' On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 6.3/10, with viewers praising the fight scenes but lamenting the lack of character development. Metacritic scored Ninja Assassin at 34/100, with critics noting its relentless violence and lack of depth. Despite its flaws, Ninja Assassin still manages to captivate audiences with its high-octane action sequences and Rain's charismatic portrayal of the vengeful ninja Raizo.