Ninja Assassin (2009) – Blood. Blades. Betrayal.

Movies

🥷 Action, Martial Arts, Thriller

📅 Release Date: November 25, 2009

Director: James McTeigue
Produced by: The Wachowskis

Main Cast:

Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) as Raizo

Naomie Harris as Mika Coretti

Ben Miles as Ryan Maslow

Sho Kosugi as Ozunu

Rick Yune as Takeshi

Plot Summary
Ninja Assassin (2009) delivers an adrenaline-fueled plunge into the shadowy world of ancient ninja clans and modern-day warfare. The story follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world, trained since childhood by the brutal Ozunu Clan—a secret society whose services are sold to the highest bidder for political assassinations and silent warfare.

Betrayed by the clan after the death of someone he loved, Raizo breaks free and turns against his former masters. Now, hunted by the very people who raised him, he joins forces with Mika Coretti, a Europol investigator who has uncovered the clan’s existence. Together, they must stop the Ozunu before they carry out their next deadly mission—one that threatens the world order.

What follows is a high-octane revenge story, where ancient martial arts clash with modern tactics, and blood spills with every silent step.

Trailer Highlights

💥 The official trailer teases a visual storm of violence and vengeance, featuring:

Rain’s intense portrayal of Raizo, performing impossible stunts and lethal acrobatics.

Slick slow-motion fight scenes set in rain-soaked alleys, government offices, and underground hideouts.

Throwing stars cutting through the air like bullets, striking with pinpoint accuracy.

Shadowy, cloaked ninjas appearing and vanishing in an instant—true masters of stealth.

Explosive confrontations, with Raizo taking on entire groups of ninjas using chains, swords, and bare fists.

A climactic duel between Raizo and Takeshi, filled with emotional tension and jaw-dropping choreography.

Reception

While Ninja Assassin received mixed reviews from critics, it quickly gained cult status among martial arts fans thanks to its stylish action, brutal fight sequences, and unique aesthetic. Audiences praised Rain’s commitment to the role, his physicality, and the blend of modern visual effects with traditional martial arts themes.

The film’s graphic violence, combined with lightning-fast editing and a pounding soundtrack, created an intense sensory experience that pushed the ninja genre into modern cinema. Sho Kosugi’s return to the screen was also celebrated, bringing old-school credibility to a fresh take on ninja mythology.

Legacy

Ninja Assassin remains a bold and bloody homage to classic ninja films while carving out a lane of its own in the action genre. With a lead who trained relentlessly for authenticity and a production team that emphasized slick visuals and relentless pacing, it’s a must-watch for anyone who loves martial arts mayhem.