Review of Ninja Assassin (2009) by Scubasteve Walter M — 15 May 2012

One of, if not thee best ninja movie ever!

This review of Ninja Assassin (2009) was written by Scubasteve Walter M on 15 May 2012.

Ninja Assassin has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michelle H (491) on 20 Apr 2015

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The plot of Ninja Assassin is cliched at best and overdone at worst…

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Fight scenes were pretty bloody but well planned than most ninja movies…

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By Kevin B. Lee (21) for Time Out (7,510) on 13 May 2017

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