Ninja Assassin
Regie James McTeigueRaizo ist einer der gefährlichsten Auftragskiller der Welt – seit ihn der Ozuno-Clan als Kind aus der Gosse geholt und zu einer perfekten Tötungsmaschine ausgebildet hat. Aber als die Geheimorganisation, die viele bloß für einen Mythos halten, seine Freundin brutal hinrichtet, bricht Raizo mit dem Clan … und verschwindet. Nun bereitet er seine gnadenlose Rache vor und wartet.
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- torrovega16. Juni 2025Kinda Meh
- Shaydeknightvor 14 Std.Ninja Assassin is unusually honest about its intentions. It's a pure genre exercise built around stylized violence, kinetic choreography, and a revival of ninja cinema aesthetics. It doesn't attempt psychological depth, and that restraint actually works in its favour. The film understands that tone consistency matters more than narrative ambition. The violence is the defining element. The sheer volume of blood is gleefully abstract. Limbs detach, bodies split, viscera fly, and the screen is regularly drenched in arterial spray. It's not even slightly realistic, it's heightened, comic book carnage closer to grindhouse excess than modern action realism. That exaggerated brutality gives the film its identity. It also reinforces the slightly retro tone. There is a strong echo of 1980s ninja films, but pushed through digital-era spectacle. The action choreography is often impressive, but the camera is a bit distracting. The shaky framing and rapid cutting sometimes obscure the actual martial technique. When the film holds still, the movement is clean and readable. When it does not, the choreography dissolves into motion blur and silhouettes. It's a bit frustrating because the performers clearly have the physical ability to carry longer takes. Rain anchors the film effectively. His performance is almost entirely physical, but that suits the role. He moves with precision and weight, and he sells the superhuman endurance the film demands. Rick Yune provides a strong counterpoint. He plays the antagonist with controlled menace rather than theatrics, which helps ground the conflict. Their confrontations feel balanced in terms of presence. Legendary Sho Kosugi's inclusion is more than a cameo, it functions as a lineage marker. His presence connects the film directly to classic ninja cinema. He brings authority simply by being there, and the casting reinforces the sense that this is a modern descendant of an older subgenre. The supporting structure is functional but adequate. Naomie Harris plays the Western-entry character, but the film wisely keeps her role limited. She provides narrative access without hijacking the focus. The plot itself is straightforward revenge and secret clan mythology. It's thin but not incoherent, and importantly, it never slows the pacing. The CGI weapon work is noticeable but acceptable. The knife and chain (is it a kyoketsu-shoge variant?) in particular benefits from digital enhancement, allowing exaggerated arcs and speed that would be difficult practically. The stylization fits the film's exaggerated violence. Because nothing else aims for realism, the digital elements don't break tone. What ultimately defines Ninja Assassin is its lack of apology. It embraces excess, commits to a narrow concept, and delivers exactly one thing: a fantastic action movie. No moral ambiguity, no thematic weight, no attempt at prestige. Just ninjas, darkness, steel, and impossible amounts of blood. That clarity of purpose is why it works.
Ninja Assassin Trivia
Ninja Assassin wurde am 25. November 2009 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Ninja Assassin führte(n) James McTeigue.
Ninja Assassin hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 39 Min..
Ninja Assassin wurde produziert von Lana Wachowski, Grant Hill, Lilly Wachowski, Joel Silver.
Raizo ist einer der gefährlichsten Auftragskiller der Welt – seit ihn der Ozuno-Clan als Kind aus der Gosse geholt und zu einer perfekten Tötungsmaschine ausgebildet hat. Aber als die Geheimorganisation, die viele bloß für einen Mythos halten, seine Freundin brutal hinrichtet, bricht Raizo mit dem Clan … und verschwindet. Nun bereitet er seine gnadenlose Rache vor und wartet.
Die Hauptcharaktere in Ninja Assassin sind Raizo (Rain), Mika (Naomie Harris), Maslow (Ben Miles).
Ninja Assassin ist bewertet mit 18.
Ninja Assassin its ein Action, Adventure, Thriller Film.
Ninja Assassin hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 5.4 von 10.
Ninja Assassin hatte ein Budget von 40 Mio. $.
Ninja Assassin erzielte Einnhamen von 61,6 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.