New Ninja Movie

Due out in late November 2009, Ninja Assassin looks to be a stylish bloodbath that updates the classic Ninja movie genre of the 1980's. Unlike the classics, starring Sho Kosugi, such as Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Pray for Death, Ninja 3: The domination and Nine Deaths of the Ninja, this flick doesn't have cheesy 80's tunes and low budget effects. It looks to be a dark Hollywood action flick that, hopefully, isn't too over the top in terms of wire work and fancy fighting. Don't expect any legit Ninjutsu in it, but it does look to have some cool acrobatics, nightingale floors and kusarigama style weapons. Oh yeah and shuriken (shaken) and ninjas getting run down by BMW's (at least I think it was a beemer). I'd seen a preview some months back, but thanks to Andrew for reminding me and inspiring this post. One to look forward to.

A hi-def preview can be found here.