Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

An even more spectacularly silly screenplay than that ofits predecessor (which is really saying something) and itsdedication to all of the compliant Thai flicks makes the second Ninja an extremely unbalanced, yetthat much more entertaining spectacle. Classic American ninja movies, bestowed on us by the Cannon Films factory of trashy dreams, offered a unique combination of straightforward clichés, ridiculously recombinant mythology and a tremendous portion of boyish naïveté, and the series from Adkins and Florentine build precisely on that mix. In the second instalment, the filmmakers, following the joint lesson in effectiveness from Undisputed 3, gave up on shooting in studio exteriors and CGI finishers evoking The Room and instead focused on the flawless depiction of fights and action sequences. The primary strength of the sequel lies in the amazing symbiosis of Adkins, the choreography and the camera work, to the point where one wishes the film had an even more basal screenplay, because every minute in which some ninja intrigues are being addressed only delays the arrival of another wonderfully conceived action sequence. (05/17/2020)

Scott Adkins returns in the sequel to the film "Ninja," and from the beginning, I have to admit that he is more believable in this role and that I can tolerate him as an American in Japan. Every weapon outdraw and swing does make a sound like cutting through the air, but why not, it has the right effect. It's a shame that other clichés are being confirmed as well, although sometimes the main hero is attacked by two at once. Scott Adkins is slowly gaining my favor, but he hasn't won yet. However, it is a fact that Japan is simply magical and it really helps him now. Well, I have to say that I quite liked the story about revenge. (02/07/2014)