"NINJA ASSASSIN" - Trailer Online!

[max314]

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The title is written in blood. This means that it is badass.


Yes, it's been a looooooooooooooooooong time coming, but it's finally here - THE TRAILER FOR NINJA ASSASSIN (http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/07/23/ninja-assassin-exclusive-trailer-debut-filled-with-badass-displays-of-real-ultimate-power/) due out this Winter.

Directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta), produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski Brothers, and the Wachowskis also directed the action scenes.

Early word is that the action in this film makes Kill Bill look like a Teletubbies tickling contest. Which I hear can get pretty dangerous.

Bring it on.


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[Brendan M.]

B... b... b... b... BAD ASS!

[Bourne101]

Long time no see Max. Hopefully this post is an indication that you will be making some more posts in the near future, as I am interested to hear your take on the good, the bad and the ugly of the recent summer flicks.

I am definitely looking forward to this movie. Sounds like a ton of fun.

[APzombie]

excessive CGI like that takes out the thrill of martial arts, imo. Looks run of the mill.

[FireCaptain4]

I backing up AP here.

The CGI didn't let the trailer give me the tingles that martial arts films usually do. Also, the quality of the trailer online might have something to do with it because I had a hard time making out some scenes. Then again, I have piss-poor eyesight without contacts, so there's that.

I'm still excited, but I was a little letdown by the trailer.

Damn, did that trailer emphasize the magic of ninja stars or didn‘t it?!

[rilocay]

Cool. Could be worth seeing on the big screen, but i get the home viewing vibe from this just from all the other ninja genre flicks i've watched. Not a bad thing, i know they are sort of going for that vibe, but theatre wise probably not the best decision.

[madmatt2146]

Not working only see sum stupid add about surfing

[max314]

Long time no see Max. Hopefully this post is an indication that you will be making some more posts in the near future, as I am interested to hear your take on the good, the bad and the ugly of the recent summer flicks.

As much as I'd love to, I've been house-bound since some minor surgery on my foot. The only Summer movie I got to see before that was Star Trek. My brother and sister also dragged me to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince recently while I was limping, but that's about it :D

Thanks for the warm welcome though :)

I am definitely looking forward to this movie. Sounds like a ton of fun.

Indeed.

And regarding the CGI, I think it was probably necessary since some of those weapons look mega fucking dangerous (did you SEE that crazy ass blade being whipped around on the end of a chain?! :eek:). Plus the Wachowskis (who directed the action scenes) tend to like controlling each and every frame of their shots. Their obsessed with perfect composition. So I suspect the CGI helps in that aspect too.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but do some of those shots look like they've been tailored for a 3-D format...?

PS
Either my eyes need cleaning out or I actually saw Rain fighting a TELEPORTING NINJA in that trailer...!

[max314]

Not working only see sum stupid add about surfing

That's the trailer - Ninja Surfer! :D

Just wait till the ad's over. You'll see it.

[madmatt2146]

That's the trailer - Ninja Surfer! :D

Just wait till the ad's over. You'll see it.

lol no was still not working just watched it on youtube looks good but one question theres a trailer for a movie called just ninja and then theres one for this ninja assassin wats up with that there not the same movie are thay?:confused:

[max314]

CLICK HERE (http://cinemabeacon.blogspot.com/2009/07/fun-with-weapons.html) for New HD Trailer.

[max314]

lol no was still not working just watched it on youtube looks good but one question theres a trailer for a movie called just ninja and then theres one for this ninja assassin wats up with that there not the same movie are thay?:confused:

No, they're totally different movies. I believe Ninja is about a white guy who's trained as a ninja.

[therealjohng]

Looks like a standard straight to video fare.

[max314]

Looks like a standard straight to video fare.

Yeah, I think it has a certain B-movie-ish vibe, which I gather to be somewhat deliberate upon reading McTeigue's interviews about his intentions for the style of the film. However, the visuals and overall aesthetic seem far too luscious for a DTV movie:


http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7430/ninjaassassinscreen1res.jpg


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Honestly, I can't wait to see this one on the big screen with hails of shuriken whipping past my head :D

I'm just a little bummed we have to wait until November :(

[echo_bravo]

I can see this being one of those films shown on Spike TV at 1am all the time.

As for the film itself, just doesnt look good IMO.

[max314]

I can see this being one of those films shown on Spike TV at 1am all the time.

As for the film itself, just doesnt look good IMO.

Oh? Why's that?

[Cosimo]

excessive CGI like that takes out the thrill of martial arts, imo. Looks run of the mill.

very much so. seen it all before. the effects don't interest me. not raw enough

[Silverload]

The movie itself looks alright, but the pointless cgi was terrible. Why would they ruin what looks like solid martial arts action with so much obvious cgi?

[max314]

I tend to find I'm less fussy about CGI than most people - there are plenty of other practical effects that look just as fake. But you just ignore them and suspend your disbelief for a little while.

Watching the trailer, I thought the CGI was a perfect way to accent intensely well-choreographed martial arts to create precision composition. I think combining physical stunts with digital effects is a great way to create an incredible new breed of action imagery.

Personally, I think it looks amazing and can't wait till November.

[starcat]

Im down for any movie with the word Ninja in the title... makes me miss my childhood in the 80s when it seemed like all movies had the word Ninja in the title!!!

[max314]

Im down for any movie with the word Ninja in the title... makes me miss my childhood in the 80s when it seemed like all movies had the word Ninja in the title!!!

Haha...the Wachowskis did half-joke about wanting to bring the ninja craze back, so who knows? :D

[jokerboy1991]

I will definitely see this in theaters. :)

[max314]

By the way, Alex Billington of FirstShowing.Net said that he "fucking loved" Ninja Assassin after seeing it at a secret screening at this year's Comic-Con, saying it was one of the bloodiest things he'd ever seen.

He couldn't divulge any more info on the movie, but I guess that counts as a positive review, right?

[Cronos]

Hell, it's got ninjas in it so I'll have to watch it. If only they stuck a few pirates in there it would be the most badass film ever.

[CuatroDiablos]

Loved the trailer , and it´s obvious they are not trying to show us a realistic Ninja movie ..that´s why all the CGI. Gave me a Ninja Gaiden vibe.

[Beard_of_Meat]

I wasn't impressed at all with the trailer..it just looked like a run of the mill ninja flick from the 80's with a ton of needless CGI..Unless I hear that this film is incredible I will wait until it comes to DVD/Blu-Ray

[project 86]

how does this not look impressive

Ninjas. Check
ninja stars and swords.Check
epic ninja battles.Check
Lots Of Blood and limbs getting cut.Check

WTF else would you want lol

[KcMsterpce]

It might be a fun time at the movies, but I completely agree about the horribly shitty CGI possibly ruining a lot of it.

It looks like the CGI is just lazy and merely there to add to the coolness of some scenes by also:
Being safer to film
Not having to have people performing the moves/stunts to be as precise and skilled

And it would just annoy me because bad CGI always comes across to me as a way of cutting corners and takes away a lot of the immersion that comes from a quality viewing experience.

[KCJ506]

I couldn't help but laugh at that last part.

[razgriz21]

Woohoo.

An R rated bloodfest with ninjas.

[Beard_of_Meat]

how does this not look impressive

Ninjas. Check
ninja stars and swords.Check
epic ninja battles.Check
Lots Of Blood and limbs getting cut.Check

WTF else would you want lol

What I really want would be for them to cut back on the cheese...I mean come on how many times do we have to see some shitty looking CGI weapon go all slow-mo and wizz past the camera?...I mean the film looks like it might be a decent popcorn flick but it just feels like its trying to has style just for the sake of style...Hell I could be wrong and the movie could kick some major ass but from the look of the trailer I am going to have to pass

[SuperMarcey]

CGI aside, this film looks like a lot of damn fun! The trailer was pretty sweet, I want to have fun when I see this one.

[Danger^Cart]

Looks fuckin' badass.

There aren't enough awesome (not to be confused with awesomely bad) ninja movies.

Actually...there aren't any. At all.

[casey_play]

cool film.. I'm loving this one...

love the movie trailer (http://www.craveonline.com) of it..

kicking ass...love the ninja stuff. :D

[Jae Rell]

....an action sequence leaked!!!!


http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/09/04/exclusive-ninja-assassin-clip-brings-gratuitous-ninja-action/

[Donnie_Darko]

Saw the trailer for this at the theater today, and I must say this:

UNDERWHELMING!

I know this is 2009, and it's "the way things are", but, "Holy CGi Batman!" Jumbled fucking mess of shaky-cam, and shiny CG action tools (aka Swords, Shuriken and Kama). When it was done, I openly said, "Under-fucking-whelming!", to which the guy behind me said, "No shit!". Glad there are other people as jaded as me. :p

Just another movie that fell off my radar.

[Jae Rell]

TV Spot - http://www.moviejungle.com/videoDetail.aspx?MovieID=3acfa644-327f-4b64-a5ac-7fbea64b99d6

[Danger^Cart]

That TV spot affirms my ass in the seat opening weekend.

Not sure why people are already calling this "shaky-cam" and shit. If you've seen Vendetta, you know exactly how the action is going to look. I doubt McTeague changed up his entire directorial style.

[max314]

BRAND NEW 90-SEC CLIP: CLICK HERE (http://www.traileraddict.com/clip/ninja-assassin/ninja-chase)

Rain's character is bleeding and struggling to stay on his feet as he runs through traffic, so the camera does shake a little, but it seems to add to the energy of the scene instead of detracting.

There's a lot of running in the clip, but what little martial arts we see appears to be pretty awesome. Just a taste of what's to come, I'm sure.

[max314]

OFFICIAL TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4pEKQ_zUBo)

TV SPOT #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJIs9ypGS8)

TV SPOT #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQT1W8dqHbE)

TV SPOT #3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5D-6Rz2rKw)

'MAKING OF' MONTAGE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkJO3beYBAI)


I know a couple of people who have seen advanced screenings of this, one of whom saw it at the VIFF, and they both said they had a blast. One of them (the one who didn't see it at the VIFF) said he took his girlfriend, and even she had a great time.

Fingers crossed. This looks like it could be one helluva ride...

[MisterChristian]

Really? I'm hearing the film sucks.

CHUD.com published a review (already may I add?!) and it's not good:

Ninja Assassin (http://chud.com/articles/articles/20966/1/REVIEW-NINJA-ASSASSIN/Page1.html)

I haven't read it in full yet - skipped to the end.

[max314]

Well, CHUD did say they loved Burn After Reading - a film so pointless and so plotless that it ended up with a couple of guys around a table saying, "Oh well." :D

Seriously though, there have been some positive reviews. Obviously, the script isn't amazing (it was written in 53 hours!!! :D ) but it is gorgeously shot and the action scenes are stellar stuff.

Here are a couple of positive reviews to pique your geek :D :

Shogun Gamer (http://shogungamer.com/news/reviews/ninja-assassin-review-our-thoughts-pre-release-screener-viewing)

Schema Magazine (http://www.schemamag.ca/archive2/2009/10/ninja_assassin.php)

I think there's a very good chance that this will be a great Friday night at the movies with the guys (and gals!!) :D

[dellamorte dellamore]

Saw the trailer in the theater, blew me the fekk away.

Good to see the WBs getting back on the horse after Speed Racer, a film i still think is great, too bad it still doesn't have a proper blu ray release.

Highly anticipating Ninja, looks like the perfect karate fest, even with the cgi, which looks stunning by the way.

[ilovemovies]

This movie looks bad-fucking-ass!

James McTigue did an AMAZING job with V for Vendetta and this looks every bit as stylish. I'm sure it won't be as great as V, but it's still going to kick MAJOR ASS! :cool:

[max314]

TV SPOT #4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wFZHJtAlPc)

[max314]

NINJA ASSASSIN TOPS COMINGSOON.NET'S 'MOST ANTICIPATED' POLL FOR NOVEMBER

CLICK HERE (http://www.comingsoon.net/index.php) and scroll down to the bottom right of the page.

[max314]

Double Post

[max314]

Whoa! The Ninja Assassin website just got a kickass makeover: CLICK HERE (http://ninja-assassin-movie.warnerbros.com/)

[pg13myass]

Dunno where this came from and how it got under the radar. Standard EPK stuff but there's a few extra juicy bits of training and choreography rehearsals in there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxjdtYMAoUE

[max314]

CLIP #1: FINAL SHOWDOWN - CLICK HERE (http://uk.movies.ign.com/dor/objects/14235284/ninja-assassin/videos/ninja_assassin_clip1_110809.html)

CLIP #2: WAREHOUSE FIGHT - CLICK HERE (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18054)

TV SPOT #5 - CLICK HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDMRJ9G4Z0c)

[Bourne101]

Well, CHUD did say they loved Burn After Reading - a film so pointless and so plotless that it ended up with a couple of guys around a table saying, "Oh well." :D

While I see what you are trying to say (CHUD is not exactly a reliable place), that's kind of a bad example since most critics liked Burn After Reading.

As for Ninja Assassin, I still think it looks pretty entertaining, but from what I've heard it is pretty bad and relies thoroughly on CGI and violence for its entertainment value. To be honest, I'm getting a bit tired of films simply relying on CGI and action to entertain. I may still check out Ninja Assassin eventually, but The Road is the clear choice on that Thanksgiving weekend.

[Smiert Spionam]

Looks heavy on the action, light on the whole making any sense whatsover.

Might burn one and watch it once its online....

[pg13myass]

A bunch of pretty cool featurettes on line:

Built Like A Warrior:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFYb6ao5WYs

Beyond The Wire:
http://www.clickthecity.com/clipcast/?v=1225

B Roll 1:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/ninja-assassin/b-roll-i

B Roll 2:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/ninja-assassin/b-roll-ii

B Roll 3:
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/ninja-assassin/b-roll-iii

[max314]

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5742/ninjaassassinscreen3bor.jpg


Yes, it's finally here!

Well, for you lucky Yanks it is anyway!

This WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 make sure you get your butts down to the cinema to see the most violent, most hard 'R' action flick of the year! I want to see what you think about the film this weekend. I'm trusting you to give me good reviews!


http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2146/ninjaassassinscreen2bor.jpg
This week, it's raining ninjas!


THE PITCH: Orphaned at birth, Raizo (Rain) was brought up within a society of ninjas to whom he owes everything. But how far is he willing to stretch his loyalty to his clan before he snaps...?


Click these and crank 'em up to full volume, and in glorious HD:

TV SPOT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJIs9ypGS8)

THEATRICAL TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdZa8E7pQAQ)


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He may be scarred. But he can't be stopped. Rain is...the NINJA ASSASSIN.

[max314]

While I see what you are trying to say (CHUD is not exactly a reliable place), that's kind of a bad example since most critics liked Burn After Reading.

Well, I guess that tells us something about critics then, eh? ;)

As for Ninja Assassin, I still think it looks pretty entertaining, but from what I've heard it is pretty bad and relies thoroughly on CGI and violence for its entertainment value.

I'm hearing the opposite from average Joe Schmoes like us, as opposed to them critic people thingies :D.

I'm hearing the film is rapaciously entertaining, and that ALL the action is based on tremendously physical stuntwork. The only CGI is the stylised blood and weapons, which are only used to augment the action at certain points and looks stunning.

To be honest, I'm getting a bit tired of films simply relying on CGI and action to entertain. I may still check out Ninja Assassin eventually, but The Road is the clear choice on that Thanksgiving weekend.

I'm getting tired of action movies that don't have the balls to go all the way with the 'action' part of their promise.

I can't wait for an action movie that actually delivers hard 'R' action. Like an old school, hardcore, '80s B-movie...delivered with A-grade production values and the Matrix maestros driving the action scenes.

I can't wait :D

[ilovemovies]

The Wachowskis are only producers. The movie was directed by James McTigue but that's fine because he also directed the AMAZING V for Vendetta.

Can't wait to see this. Looks uber badass!

[max314]

The Wachowskis are only producers. The movie was directed by James McTigue but that's fine because he also directed the AMAZING V for Vendetta.

Can't wait to see this. Looks uber badass!

You are correct, of course. But I think saying they were 'only' producers slightly underrates the degree of their creative involvement. It infers that they just sat around gushing money or something, when interviews by people other than the Wachowskis suggest that this wasn't the case.

In actuality, they spent significant time creating the story (as evidenced by interviews with writer J. Michael Straczynski), creating Raizo's iconic chain-blade (as evidenced by interviews with stunt man Chad Stahelski), and blocking all of the major action set pieces (as evidenced by interviews with James McTeigue).

This is very much a Wachowski picture, albeit a 'second tier' Wachowski picture, in which they're just having fun messing around, experimenting with new visual ideas.

McTeigue may be responsible for the bulk of it, but the Wachowskis' fingerprints are all over it.

PS
It was the Wachowskis who blocked the climactic knife fight in V for Vendetta as well. They were uncredited second unit on that film. And, as you know, they also wrote the picture (whose screenplay I've read, and the Wachowskis are so specific in their phrasing that the script basically directs itself - no diss to McTeigue, but it's the truth :D ).

But that's just what the Wachowskis are like. Humble, down to earth. Not bothered with saying, 'Hey, look what we did!' and happy to just...y'know...just do it.

PPS
TV SPOT #7: CLICK HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXgZr-O5sXk)

[max314]

Stewie from Family Guy has a few words to say about Ninja Assassin: CLICK HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SttECC0bqWA)

[MisterChristian]

Ninja Assassin I suspect will underperform at the box-office. A victim of poor positioning (blame Warner). This would have done much better if it opened in the spring or summer.

I will see it theatrically, but I'm getting the sneaking suspicion that audiences won't care for it.

[razgriz21]

^^^The mainstream's lose.

Our gain.

[max314]

Ninja Assassin I suspect will underperform at the box-office. A victim of poor positioning (blame Warner). This would have done much better if it opened in the spring or summer.

I will see it theatrically, but I'm getting the sneaking suspicion that audiences won't care for it.

Unfortunately, that is a distinct possibility, yes.

However, I'm hoping that the bulk of Twilight fans who contributed to New Moon's record breaking weekend will have seen the movie, and that 2012's flow has suitably simmered down to give Ninja Assassin some breathing room.

Personally, I'm not so sure about Summer or Spring release, if only because there are so many larger, more well known movies coming out during that time. But I completely understand your concern.

EDIT:
I was wondering if some of our American friends could tell us what the publicity has been like in the US over the last few days? What is the awareness level for this movie at? Are people talking about it, etc?

[MisterChristian]

I've only seen a handful of TV commercials for it - one that starts with "Only one ninja was hurt during the making of this commercial. The rest were killed." (or something close to that). I love the dry (witty) sense of humour, but it's a strange way of selling an expensive action pic to "mainstream" audiences. WITH HUMOUR!

[max314]

Hey - it worked with Fight Club :D

Sounds awesome. If you manage to track down any of these 'witty' commercials, do please link them. Would be nice to see what you're seeing Stateside!

[razgriz21]

I've only seen a couple of commercials during college football.

[KCJ506]

Ninja Assassin I suspect will underperform at the box-office. A victim of poor positioning (blame Warner). This would have done much better if it opened in the spring or summer.

I will see it theatrically, but I'm getting the sneaking suspicion that audiences won't care for it.

As much as I hate to say this but I also fear this. It's gonna up against Old Dogs and Fantastic Mr Fox. Plus there's still New Moon and Christmas Carol. I don't think Thanksgiving weekend was the right time to release this kind of film. Especially if they wanted it to do well. I fear this may be 2009's Grindhouse.

[max314]

From 'The Hollywood Reporter':

"Ninja" isn't a great movie, but if you're in the right frame of mind, it is a bloody good time.

Most excellent :D

CLICK HERE (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/ninja-assassin-film-review-1004041862.story) for the full review.

[MisterChristian]

AICN's Massawyrm didn't care for it:

Boring. Seriously fucking boring. (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/43188)

[max314]

He seems hung up on the ninjas not being as strong as he'd like.

Of course, Raizo has to be able to dispatch them with relative ease, so giving them an expendable Imperial Stormtrooper-esque status is probably necessary.

Luckily, others don't share the same opinion and think it's bloody good fun.

Oh, and before I forget...CLICK HERE (http://uk.movies.ign.com/dor/objects/14235284/ninja-assassin/videos/ninja_assassin_red_112409.html) the NEW RED BAND TRAILER :D

[max314]

AICN's Capone absolutely loved it :D

Calls it a "magnificent celebration of violence and gore".


CLICK HERE (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/43203)

[MisterChristian]

Seeing it tonight...I need to get out of the house :)