Movie Review: “Ninja Assassin”

Seen on: November 19, 2009

The players: Director: James McTeigue, Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Cast: Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune

Facts of interest: Produced by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.

The plot: Rain plays a killer ninja who escapes from his clan and becomes a target himself. He also protects a Europol agent who knows too much about the ninjas.

Our thoughts: James McTeigue’s “Ninja Assassin” is one of the most ridiculous action flicks I’ve seen in a long time. Parts of it are indeed moderately entertaining, but all in all, it’s nothing but a brainless, unnecessary big-screen mess filled with terrible dialogue, monotonous action scenes and a story as thin as your admission ticket.

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Watch this pretty cool clip from 'Ninja Assassin'

James McTeigue's upcoming action flick "Ninja Assassin" opens Nov. 25, 2009, and a brand-new clip from the film has hit the Web. Check it out after the jump, because it looks quite intriguing. Some cool stunts and battle action promise plenty of vibrant moments in "Assassin."

Written by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski, the film follows a skilled assassin who breaks free from a dangerous secret society following the death of his friend. He then becomes a target and is forced to battle his worst enemies. The cast includes Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles and Rick Yune.

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Midweek film news web roundup: Larry Fessenden to direct 'Orphanage;' 'Machete' cast updates

Here's the latest in film news from across the Web and the trades for August 5, 2009:

• Unfortunately, a remake of Juan Antonio Bayona's awesome "The Orphanage" is heading our way, and now, the project has found its director: Larry Fessenden. Fessenden wrote the screenplay with Guillermo del Toro, who produced the original. Sucks they have to pull this one through the remake machine. (Hollywood Reporter)

• Columbia Pictures will develop "Babe in the Woods," a comedy based on a script written by funny guy Mike White, whose credits include "School of Rock." The story follows a freshman from the Midwest who arrives at Yale and becomes the target of the New Jersey mob. (Variety)

• Maybe you've read quite a few things about Robert Rodriguez's "Machete," and according to a piece on Overnight Productions @ Variety, the cast for the film is pretty much set: Danny Trejo is playing the lead, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal and Lindsay Lohan, among others, co-star.

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Here's the cool trailer for 'Ninja Assassin'

A brand-new trailer for James McTeigue's upcoming action flick "Ninja Assassin" has popped up online, and you can admire it after the jump. It looks pretty darn cool.

Written by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski, the film follows a skilled assassin who breaks free from a dangerous secret society following the death of his friend.

Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski produce "Ninja Assassin," which hits theaters Nov. 25, 2009. The cast includes Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles and Rick Yune.

James McTeigue previously directed "V for Vendetta," which I really enjoyed. Judging by this trailer, we'll get plenty of stunning action to enjoy in the flick. Bring it on!

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