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Raizo watched Mika from the shadows of her apartment. He wasn't there to kill her; he was there because she was the bait. The Ozunu were coming to silence her, and Raizo needed them to come.

The film follows the story of Raizo (Rain), a young ninja who escapes from his clan, the Nakahara, after witnessing the brutal slaughter of his family and friends by his clan's leader, Orochi (Tadanobu Asano). Raizo flees to Berlin, Germany, where he tries to start a new life. However, his past catches up with him when a beautiful Interpol agent, Meera (Natalie Becker), tracks him down, determined to use his skills to take down the Nakahara clan. ninja assassin 2009 top

At the heart of the film is South Korean pop star (Jung Ji-hoon), who underwent a legendary physical transformation for the role of Raizo. Eschewing the "bulky" look for a shredded, whip-cord physique, Rain performed the vast majority of his own stunts. His dedication to the Kusarigama (chain-sickle) choreography provided a level of authenticity that CGI simply couldn't replicate, making Raizo one of the most lethal-looking protagonists in cinema. 2. A Masterclass in Visual Violence Raizo watched Mika from the shadows of her apartment

Ninja Assassin (2009) is not a great film in the traditional sense. It’s a great experience . It’s lean, mean, and completely committed to its bloody premise. If you want existential dread, look elsewhere. If you want to watch a man fight a dozen shadow warriors with a chain-sickle in a torrential downpour, you’ve found your top pick. The film follows the story of Raizo (Rain),

"You are nothing without the Clan," Ozunu hissed, his katana nicking Raizo’s shoulder.