As a martial artists practicioner as well as a study of some Japanese culture, it is VERY refreshing to find a movie that doesn't rely on myth and rumors to depict the the typical "ninja", but instead one that has obviously done its homework in studying the ways of the ninja as well as the samaurai. For instance the scene where Kinjo stabs one of his fellow ninjas with his sword, the ninja is seen grasping the blade not for intent to stop the blade but to wipe the blade clean afterwards so that there is no blood!! Cool!! Also i found it kinda funny that Kinjo (John Lone) portrayed the Last Emporer, which also had Joan Chen in it - bit of trivia for you.
Definitely worth renting - especially for all you that love the Japanese culture as much as I do.
Definitely worth renting - especially for all you that love the Japanese culture as much as I do.