Comments on: Trailer for Isaac Florentine’s ‘Ninja’ with Scott Adkins

By: Wantmy90minsback

Wantmy90minsback — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:47:48 +0000

Terribly movie. Cheesy and so predictable.

By: Huewilly

Huewilly — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:38:48 +0000

I take my last comment back-The first trailer was better!
Hope to see a theatrical release!

By: Derwhood

Derwhood — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:13:12 +0000

on searching for this trailer I also came across “Ninja Cheerleaders” which looks laughably acceptable…even if George Takei is the big name in the film

By: eddie lee

eddie lee — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:58:19 +0000

Well, I’ve seen the vids with Rain working out and doing some of the choreography and doesn’t look that bad. Sure, the movie will be popcorn fun. I’ll watch it and love it but I myself prefer my movies with real martial artists. Sucks that these guys don’t get the attention they deserve. Hell, I’d prefer Kane Kosugi for Ninja Assassin seeing as the guy is trained in ninjutsu and other disciplines thus making him the perfect candidate. But they had to get a marketable figure for their movie. Its irritating how Hollywood works. I guess thats the point I was trying to make. Oh yeah brand, respect to Rain.

By: Darrin Kemp

Darrin Kemp — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:14:45 +0000

Scott diserves a real showcase.I hope this movie blows him up real big.:)

By: Mo Kraak

Mo Kraak — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:17:57 +0000

One last thing – I promise! I feel compelled to turn everybody onto an article I read this morning from the BBC – Martial Arts in South America. It seems that the streets of Caracas Venezuela are so dangerous that people there are signing up for martial arts training in such numbers that there are not enough masters to go around. One master was interviewed and said that his students must also build character through academic achievements and they cannot indulge in drugs or alcohol or its game over. Consequently, he attributes this (not lack of fighting skills) to a 66% drop out rate. He also describes that his style uses no weapons because there is no time to take out a weapon when you are suddenly attacked from behind. He also said that he emphasizes quick strikes to the neck or achilles tendon in order to slow down an opponent and facilitate escape from a (usually) stronger opponent. This is fascinating stuff that also goes into how they have incorporated fighting styles from their ancestors from the jungles of South America.

This, my friends is the very essence of the ancient tradition that we call “Martial Arts.”

By: Mo Kraak

Mo Kraak — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:35:57 +0000

The ninja is a hit and run assassin. They only go hand-to-hand if and when they are backed into a corner. Even then, they go for the quick strike. Extended brawls are not in the game plan. They are trained to NOT draw attention to themselves thus brawling is counter intuitive. Consequently, a real ninja film requires little if any special effects and long drawn-out fight scenes are disingenuous.

By: Mo Kraak

Mo Kraak — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:25:32 +0000

My sentiments exactly Mark. SHINOBI NO MONO and HEROES OF THE EAST (also SAMURAI SPY) are also my benchmarks for ninja on film. Neveretheless, it looks NINJA shows far more promise than SAMURAI ASSASSIN.

Finally, although I am liking Scott Adkins more and more, that fact that the idiots in Hollywood drove most Asian actors back home annoys the heck out of me. IMO the lead character SHOULD be Asian, as this would show a bit more sorely-lacking respect for the tradition of these somber and serious warriors.

By: brand

brand — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:51:16 +0000

why not eddie lee? we can compare both Rain and Scott.
Scott has been learning martial art for like forever, and Rain only learn it for a year, but judging what rain can do in a short amount of time, the guy must have been really talented. Imagine if rain has 10 years to learn, might be better than scott, only my opinion

By: leeroygreene85

leeroygreene85 — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:46:26 +0000

I see everything comes back….

the ‘NINJA’ is making a comeback and it seems we have 3 films coming out withing the next year competing for best ninja film.

It seems Ninja Assassin is the big budget Ninja film we all have been waiting for let’s hope that does well….

I grew up watching the Cannon ninja movies ie: Sho Kosugi, Mike Dudikoff etc….they were over the top hokey ninja films…

They all played with the super human myths of the ninja…we all do find that cool with the advance of choreography etc….lets hope they make it fun as well

This trailer looks ok….not great but it will wet the fans appetite is it oscar worthy?..No it’s fun and reminds me of the good ‘ol Cannon films.

Scott Adkins as many agree is a gem that we all saw the last few years and hope he gets out on the mainstream. Perhaps this and Undisputed 3 will get him there. As one mention he would be a great Matt Murdock if they re-introduce the daredevil character again…..