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Ninja
2009 83 min United States of America, Bulgaria R 18+
★5.8
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Isaac Florentine
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Description
A westerner named Casey, studying Ninjutsu in Japan, is asked by the Sensei to return to New York to protect the legendary Yoroi Bitsu, an armored chest that contains the weapons of the last Koga Ninja.
Budget:
$10M
Worldwide:
$36.1M
Starring
Scott Adkins
Actor
Tsuyoshi Ihara
Actor
Mika Hijii
Actor
Key opinion
Ninja (2009) is widely regarded as a low-budget, B-movie style action film that functions as a throwback to 80s and 90s martial arts cinema. While the choreography and stunt work are frequently praised for their energy and technical execution, the film is consistently criticized for its banal, cliché-ridden plot and weak narrative structure.
| Direction | The fight choreography is widely recognized as dynamic and well-executed, serving as the film's primary redeeming quality. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for its banal, predictable, and cliché-filled narrative that lacks original depth. | |
| Acting | The performances are largely seen as weak, with many reviewers finding the lead character lacking the charisma or depth to elevate the thin material. | |
| Production | Opinions on the film's low-budget aesthetic are divided; some fans of B-movies enjoy the raw, straightforward 'straight-to-DVD' energy, while others dismiss the film as cheap and amateurish. |