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Ninja Assassin

Ninja Assassin

Action · Adventure · Thriller · 2009

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.

Movie details

Ninja Assassin

“Fear not the weapon, but the hand that wields it.”

2009 Action · Adventure · Thriller 1h 39m

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6.8 / 10

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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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The people responsible.

Directed by

James McTeigue

Written by

Matthew Sand · J. Michael Straczynski

Rain

Rain

Raizo

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Mika

Ben Miles

Ben Miles

Maslow

Rick Yune

Rick Yune

Takeshi

Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi

Ozunu

Randall Duk Kim

Randall Duk Kim

Tattoo Master

Sung Kang

Sung Kang

Hollywood

Court is in session

Put Ninja Assassin on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.