4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ninja Assassin (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.7
Overview
Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around an individual's rebellion against a tyrannical, fictional ninja clan, focusing on themes of personal freedom and revenge rather than engaging with broader political or societal ideologies, thus rendering it apolitical.
The movie features a diverse cast, particularly with its Asian-centric theme and the casting of a Black actress in a key supporting role. However, it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative explicitly critique traditional identities. The film's focus remains on its action-thriller plot without significant DEI-driven themes.
Secondary
Ninja Assassin is an action-thriller centered on a rogue ninja's quest for revenge. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its plot or character arcs, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film "Ninja Assassin" focuses on a martial arts action narrative involving ninjas and revenge. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the movie's plot or character arcs, leading to an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film features Europol agent Mika Coretti, who primarily uses firearms for defense and is not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The other significant female character, Kiriko, is a victim in a flashback and does not engage in combat.
Ninja Assassin is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, thus precluding any instances of gender swapping from prior established canon.
Ninja Assassin is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race was altered, therefore no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.7
Critic Ratings
2.5
3.4
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