This is one of the films that I saw at the Fantasia Film Fest in Montreal this year. I would not recommend this film unless you really have nothing else to see. Why was it disappointing? Essentially, the film does not know whether it is a love story or a ninja story. And so it fails to satisfy fully the viewer on either end. On top, the film finishes with a completely unsatisfying ending. I am avoiding descriptions to avoid spoilers, but hope that any readers of this comment will at least express the opinion of one viewer of this film.
Also, this film is a ripoff of Ninja Scroll on many levels. In fact, it tries to be a live-action version of Ninja Scroll, and certain scenes do succeed in being super-cool (hence the voting of a 6), but as the general satisfaction of having seen a good film is just not there.
Also, this film is a ripoff of Ninja Scroll on many levels. In fact, it tries to be a live-action version of Ninja Scroll, and certain scenes do succeed in being super-cool (hence the voting of a 6), but as the general satisfaction of having seen a good film is just not there.