Lady Ninja

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Summary: Preference
Review: First off this is definitely not for every one. The special effects are done in the old school forms. While it's not the special effects we are normally subjected too, it is a good film. This movie brings to mind the original Godzilla movies, for while they weren't the greatest out there, they are classics

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Summary: Ninja women attack!
Review: I'd like to start by saying that Lady Ninja, also known as Kunoichi, was a decent film for it's genre.

This film is actually based on a series of Ninja stories from Japan and is way down on the list in the order. However it is it's own film and can be viewed as an individual story. The story centers around 7 Kunoichi (female ninja in Japanese) who under the supervision of Jyubei Yagyuu (a samurai)try to get revenge for their slain buddist nun sisters. The nuns are ruthlessly killed by a Japanese Lord who enjoys the company of women a little too much. In fact he has a habbit of kiddnapping brides on their wedding nights and keeping them for his own little private harem.

Throughout the film the 7 ninja battle against the Lords Henchmen. Some of whom have magical capabilities. (such as pulling eyes out which become one eyed assasins and another who can poison you by touching you) The Kunoichi also have some tricks up their sleves which the girls learn to unlock during the film. There are several confrontations throughout the film where the ninjas kill the henchmen one by one. Also, some of the girls don't make it to the end. I won't say anymore, so as not to spoil it for you.

The lead ninja is played by Yuko Moriyama. She is the one who really shines in this film with her strong screen presence and solid performace. The film does offer some B movie special effects which come across well in the film, and a cartoonish ammount of gore. I will point out however, that this is in NO way a child's film. The situations and violence would not be appropriate for kids. Also, a couple of the ninja women use strange attacks (one with her breasts and another with her hind end) The action is fast and uses a lot of wire work. Not many grounded swordplay or martial arts sequences though. The film has a very fantstical aire about it, more like Jet Li's Legend of the Swordsmen or Swordsmen II.

The release company on this film is Tokyo Shock, and they offer both the original Japanese language track, and an English dubbed track. (which is pretty much garbage) Tokyo Shock has a ways to go in their dubbing department. Other features include some interviews with cast and crew in Japanese (subtitled in English) and the film trailer.

This film may not be in everyone's taste, so if you're a Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon fan, this may be a littel over the top for you. However, it does have some nice cinematography, some nice surprises in the special effects department, and lots of cute ninja girls running around so it got a 3 in my book.

This is definately a rent it before you buy it film. I did buy it before renting, and plan to watch it occasionally, but it's not going to be frequently played in my DVD player. It's not that kind of film.

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Summary: Nothing much to write about
Review: Kunoichi: Lady Ninja was a big letdown for me. There are very few martial arts used in this production, and none from the ladies. The effects are poorly and cheaply done. It just all-around [is bad], really. Please do not waste your money on this disk.

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Summary: Late Night Fun!
Review: My wife and I put this on last night and let me tell you...It rocks! Fast paced action and lots of samurai blood and guts abound in this Tokyo effort from Hitoshi Ozawa from Takashi Miike's "Dead or Alive." My best recommendation of this movie would be to fans of recent Samurai picks, Miike, Troma and...Well, I think you get the idea.

Rating:
Summary: Late Night Fun!
Review: My wife and I put this on last night and let me tell you...It rocks! Fast paced action and lots of samurai blood and guts abound in this Tokyo effort from Hitoshi Ozawa from Takashi Miike's "Dead or Alive." My best recommendation of this movie would be to fans of recent Samurai picks, Miike, Troma and...Well, I think you get the idea.

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Summary: Huh?!
Review: This movie was more like a bad B-rated movie. Special effects were awful as well as the swordfights. Definitely, not comparable to "Zatoichi" or "Lone Wolf and Cub" series. I couldn't even bring myself to finish watching the movie!! My advice is to rent this movie first before buying it!

Rating:
Summary: Huh?!
Review: This movie was more like a bad B-rated movie. Special effects were awful as well as the swordfights. Definitely, not comparable to "Zatoichi" or "Lone Wolf and Cub" series. I couldn't even bring myself to finish watching the movie!! My advice is to rent this movie first before buying it!