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Ninja Assassin Review Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 11.26.2009 The title pretty much says it all.

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At one point in Ninja Assassin , a Europol agent says that rogue assassin Raizo, played by Koren pop star Rain, doesn't look like a killer, but "looks like he belongs in a boy band." It's a funny in-joke that pokes fun at Rain's musical roots, but the 27-year-old is refocusing his attention on acting at the moment.

Rated R, 119 minutes Following a global catastrophe that leaves the Earth desolate and covered in ash, a man and his son follow 'the road' in an attempt to make their way to the coast, where they hope to find food and shelter from the approaching winter.

Raizo is 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 ... more US Release: 2009-11-25 UK Release: 2009-11-27 First trailer for 'Ninja Assassin' movie online External Links Offical Site

Directed by James McTeigue. Written by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski. Photographed by Karl Walter Lindenlaub.

Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2:12 a.m. Capsule reviews of films opening this week: "Ninja Assassin" - When considering the meager merits of this blood-splattered bone-snapper, it's best to remember the words of John Goodman's PC-challenged character in "The Big Lebowski": "The man ...

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Korean singer Rain is a huge hit in Asia, but has struggled to find large success in the U.S. He starred in last year's "Speed Racer," and has the lead role in "Ninja Assassin" Rain said he isn't afraid of the hard work it'll take to make him a star in the U.S. He says he had to go through intense training for "Assassin" -- South Korean pop star ...

When considering the meager merits of the bone-snapping, blood-splattered "Ninja Assassin," it's best to remember the words of John Goodman's PC-challenged character in "The Big Lebowski": "The man in the black pajamas, Dude.

He's been called Korea's Justin Timberlake. Ji-Hoon Jeong- known as Rain - is a recording superstar in Asia.

"Ninja Assassin" Game Slashes Through the App Store Now Available for the iPhone and iPod touch Based on Ninja Assassin, the Upcoming Motion Picture Presented by Warner Bros.

Opening on November 25th is Warner Bros. Ninja Assassin .A As you can probably guess from the title, it's all about Ninja's and it's an almost non-stop action movie.A The movie is directed by James McTeigue and produced by Andy and Larry Wachowski as well as Joel Silver, so you should know what kind of movie you're getting.A At any rate, to help ...

As a boy, Raizo was abducted by a secret society which kidnaps young kids and turns them into cold-blooded killers programmed to do the bidding of diabolical crime boss Lord Ozunu by the time they are adults.

Jeong "Rain" Jihoon was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 25, 1982 where he and his younger sister were raised in poverty by their single mother after their father abandoned the family for Brazil.

Source:Edward Douglas November 20, 2009 Most moviegoers will remember director James McTeigue from his directorial debut on the adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's graphic novel V For Vendetta a couple years back, though he'd already been heavily involved with action from working with the Wachowskis for many years on "The Matrix" trilogy as ...

Ninja Assassin is leaping into theaters on November 25th. Starring Pop Superstar Rain, this blood-soaked adventure is sure to appease the tiny Ninja hiding in all our hearts.

Hitting theaters next week for Thanksgiving is the most badass action-packed ninja movie you'll see this year - Ninja Asssassin .

In Japan, where the blades are shiny and sharp and if the fake blood isn't staining the lens, you're not trying hard enough, there' s a rich tradition of sword-and-splatter pictures.