Shinobi

Pros: Great ninja action, well done effects
Cons: acting, plot, voice-overs

While scanning the shelves at my local Blockbuster one day, I noticed a familiar title "Shinobi". Now, I love ninja games and movies and have played or seen many of them. Shinobi the game was the best ninja game on the PS2, so I thought this movie ...

Pros: Unique Fight Sequences; Memorable Characters
Cons: Story is typical and predictable

I originally rented this from Netflix when I read it was a cross between X-Men and "insert typical Romeo and Juliet style love story." With these types of movies, it's usually hit or miss as to what you're going to get. With any foreign movie, you have ...

Pros: Great action sequences, powerful story, excellent special effects, powerful ending.
Cons: Tragic ending

Shinobi: Heart Under a Blade centers around the opposing shinobi clans and the forbidden love the son, Kouga, and daughter, Oboro, of the rival clan leaders.  If you have read the book, manga or watch the anime, you will love this live action ...