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Summary: SIMPLY THE BEST
Review: This movie just rocks. There is no other like it.
Rating: 
Summary: Overrated, if you ask me
Review: I heard so many things about this being one of the best animes ever created, and I HAD to see it, and it was SO great. And I was warned against the sex and violence, neither of which I'm squeamish about--and I'm a HUGE anime fan, I rarely find an anime I dislike--but I really didn't enjoy Ninja Scroll. I was excpecting something great and found something mediocre. Yeah, it was okay to watch once, and I guess we all have to do it, but it's not something that I'll watch over and over and over again like Utena. In a word, it was dissapointing. The villans were creepy, yes, Jubei kicked butt, yes, but the yoda dude made it seem cliche, and I always dislike one dimensional villans. I dunno. It wasn't horrible, but I could direct you to lots better anime.
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Summary: Excellent Anime
Review: This is story about Jubei, a masterless ninja whose fighting skills are extraordinary. He's a loner, a wanderer. If he feels its a worthy cause, he steps in and renders his fighting services. Enter Kagero, a proud beautiful female ninja belonging to the Koga ninja clan. Her entire team gets slaughtered by an unknown formidable opponent right infront of her and she is taken captive. Jubei enters the scene and saves her, she was in the process of her being sexually abused by the one who just wiped out her entire team. This begins the waves of ninja vs ninja wars. After a non grateful response from Kagero, he simply walks away content, going back to his usual ways. However, Jubei's life as he knew it, changes dramatically from this point on. He is then a target of the Eight Devils of Kimon who is supporting someone who has much bigger plans in the government. It's graphic, bloody, and has strong sexual content (definitely not for children) with tons of action. The characters are well developed considering a 94 min. run time. I once had to think of one disk to send to someone who thought anime was for kids so I asked atleast 20 anime fans what one disk should I give for a present...all but one said this film. The english dub is good as well as the english soundtrack which is dolby digital 5.1. surround sound. I also watched it in the original language, which is in stereo. Highly recommended.
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Summary: One of the absolute best Anime films out there.
Review: Yes, I said it one line ago and I'll say it again: NINJA SCROLL is one of the best animated films (western or not) ever. I rented this on vague recomendations and loved it so much I had to add it to my collection. It is more enjoyable than most of the other anime films I've seen as well. Usually, my enjoyment of an anime film is somewhat limited since anime flicks tend to be visually appealing but uneven, and alternate pretentous talk involving some sort of shallow atheistic mysticism with outrageous and often inventively gruesome battles between beings of unimaginable power (Usually in a nightmarish futuristic or Post-Apocalyptic Tokyo). Usually, they have disappointingly vague endings, and they are almost always based on a Manga. However, my admiration for the artistry and detail of anime allows me to set aside their typically impenitrable plots and award most of them with a marginal "thumbs up". Then I saw NINJA SCROLL, and my opinion of anime changed forever. Hence, it is quite refreshing to see an anime film that dosen't favor a gloomy BLADE RUNNER/MAD MAX setting, but instead is set in medeval japan, and we can ascertain much about it from it's breif but rich canvas which often suggests a world of warfare, political struggles, intrigue, plagues, and terrifyingly powerful devils who toy both directly and indirectly with the lives of humans and there are more than 2 sides in these conflicts. The hero is Jubei, a lone sword master who is pierless but honorable. He is as skilled as he is tough, not to mention salty and intelligent. However, unlike most other anime protagonists, Jubei has no super powers and is quite mortal, despite his ability to withstand an incredible ammount of punishment. Vulnerability is key for any hero. Jubei reluctantly finds himself blackmailed into working with an old wizard with ulterior motives in the conflict, as well as Kagero, a ninja girl who's body is poisonous (er...I'll just leave this part alone now.) This isn't a story of Good vs. Evil, either. There is hardly a scene in NINJA SCROLL where everything is as clear as black and white. Even the Devils themselves are given to petty squabbles and machinations and often find ways to dispose of each other. Each enemy is unique and displays some awesome power. One commands wasps from a hive in his back. A cruel humanoid with rock-like skin (Who seems to have read Beowulf as well) hurls a double edged sword like a boomerang. Another fiend hides in the shadows and shoots a mechanical barbed claw. Yet despite how powerful these enemies are, they are not invincible. NINJA SCROLL has an intriguing and complicated plot with well-developed protagonists and villains. The pacing is fast, and unlike other anime, which grab our attention by presenting us with sexuality, NINJA SCROLL does so by using it. And at about the halfway point, an astounding thing happened: I found myself caring about the characters. Even my mom, who hates most anime and anything in a HEAVY METAL vein (and who has the annoying habbit of walking in during the most disturbing scenes of any animated film) detested this film at first but found herself liking it as well. NINJA SCROLL is an absolute must for anyone who is interested in animation, even if you aren't an anime fan.
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Summary: Overrated Sexist Bloody Flick
Review: You have animation in this movie... ...that's about it. Picutre 'Samurai X' (aka Kenshin OVA) with no plot...completely unnecessary sexual scenes....pointless and immoral bloodshed....and you have Ninja Scroll. I don't know why they even bother to make this as good sounded as it is. The Blind Man fight was the only decent fight in the whole thing, everything else either made me nautious or disgusted. If you're into pointless and mind-numblingly-dumb violence and rape, pick up Ninja Scroll. If you want something redeeming and having ENTERTAINMENT value, go for Samurai X or Princess Mononoke. Otherwise, bleh...save your money for a bat to hit yourself with when you read reviews praising Ninja Scroll...
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Summary: OSCAR CALIBER
Review: One of the best Anime works ever. Better than the sloth and senseless AKIRA. Better than the environmentally preachy and boring MONONOKE. This is Anime AT IT'S BEST. Well written, honorable characters with depth and sensitivity, outnumbered, but not over-matched. The heroes fight outstanding battles against terrible villans with demon-like powers. Great character development, fantastic action and special effects, and a steamline story plot, not typical of the Anime genre. This is Anime for everyone, except kids (Definitely R-rated). The story is simple enough, even for the most casual observer. Hardcore fans will enjoy the buckets of blood and graphic violence. Some of the scenes may be shocking, but they are not over-blown and add to the story. This is not merely a cartoon. Think of this movie in the same breath as Japanese classics like RAN and RASHOMON; only in Anime format. Watch this before you see anything else.
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Summary: A Well Made Story and Anime!
Review: Ninja Scroll is a very well made movie. The animation in it is fantastic. The battles with the Devils were very exciting. Each one had a weakness and strength. The music was good but nothing that really stood out. The story however is very well devoloped and you're introduced to the characters quickly. However there were a few scenes that were put in that seemed pointless. For example, the sex scene with the master ninja. Overall this movie was very good and I believe an (older) anime fan should add this to his/her collection. Warning: Lots of gore and nudity.
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Summary: Not "Princess Mononoke" but still awesome!
Review: .... I just watched this movie for the first time ...and I must say, I'm impressed! The battle scenes are coo, the acting is good, and the animation is kick-in-the-back. The plot drags a few times, but that's all. And if you're sensitive, beware: one of the main character dies... And does NOT come back to life (Huh! A Final Fantasy 7 moment! :) )! WARNING: This says unrated. DON'T LET THAT FOOL YOU!!! The first 5 minutes of the movie sees the rape scene, there are two sex scenes (including the rape), blood splattering, mild language, and, of course, kids would be freaked if they saw this. OVERALL: Pretty good. ....
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Summary: awsome
Review: Ninja scroll is a great movie, a pure classic. IT has a great story and a good character history. The main character is the Japanese Legend Jubei Kibagani, who is going up against the 8 devils of Kimon. While traveling while wonderingJubei stumbles upon a woman who is being raped. Jubei teams up with her and an old talented goverment spy, to kill Jubei's nemisses Gemma. And stop a shipment of gold to spain.
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Summary: Awesome Anime!
Review: This movie is great! Strong character developement, an interesting plot, and awesome action scenes make this one of the best Anime movies ever. It is the story of a master swordsman for hire, the bizzare and deadly enemies he encounters, and the political intrigue that he becomes embroiled in. This is a movie that you can and should watch a few times. A definite must have for any anime colector.
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