The first of three theatrical features, Naruto Shippuden--the Movie (2007) provides a visually striking, action-packed introduction to the second series of adventures of ninja-in-training Naruto Uzumaki. Sinister ninja use black magic medical jutsu to raise the spirit of the long-imprisoned demon Moryo. If Moryo's body is also resurrected, he will establish a Thousand Year Kingdom that will mean the end of life on Earth as humans know it. Only Shion, the priestess of the Land of Ogres, can stop Moryo by keeping his body sealed within a hidden temple. A special squad from the Village Hidden in the Leaves--Neji, Sakura, Rock Lee, and Naruto--is assigned to protect Shion on her journey there.

Director Hajime Kamegaki uses CG to create a terracotta army copied from the celebrated figures from Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb in Xian. The scenes of marching clay automatons, impervious to ordinary weapons, pack a real punch, although they don't always blend with the drawn characters. Kamegaki balances these dire threats with plenty of physical comedy: Naruto boasts and blunders and stumbles; Rock Lee defeats his foe after eating a liquor-filled chocolate, re-creating his version of Jackie Chan's "drunken fist" technique in the "Chase for Sasuke" story arc.

For Naruto fans, the movie is a must-have. (Rated Teen+ Older Teen, but suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon

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A powerful spirit that once threatened to destroy the world is back! Naruto’s mission is to protect a priestess named Shion, who is the only once with the power to seal away the monster. She also has the uncanny ability to predict someone’s fate. Her latest prediction: Naruto will soon die. Naruto's only hope is to abandon Shion, but that’s not Naruto's style. He decides to face her fatal prediction head-on---and die!

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Everyone thought that Ozunu Clan, a clan assassins who will not hesitate to kill a life, is a myth that living in the community for hundreds of years. But myth is something tangible for Raizo (Rain) as Raizo is part of Ozunu Clan. Raizo is one of this clan killing machine. Raizo has become part of this clan since he was a child. Raizo kidnapped this group and for many years trained to be an effective killing machine. One mistake is to kill Ozunu good friend and Raizo this tragic event makes Raizo a large group of enemies who never knew this existed. Raizo vowed to avenge his friend and fled from Ozunu Clan.

At the same time, a Europol agent named Mika Coretti (Naomie Harris) believes that there is a syndicate assassins from the Far East related to a series of murders of political officials in many countries. Ryan did not heed the commands of Maslow (Ben Miles), his boss, Mika continued investigation. Clan Ozunu who know that their existence Mika suspect then ordered Takeshi (Rick Yune) to eliminate this agency Europol. If without the help Raizo, Mika could have died at the hands of Takeshi. Had no other choice, now Mika can only rely on the help of gang Raizo to roll this dangerous killer.

Long enough nor is there an action movie that tells about ninjas. Ninja movie itself popular in the 1980s and then a lot of films have tried to uncover the mystery cults that never existed in Japan. Create a ninja who had idolized this film probably could be a refresher for your thirst while NINJA Assassin mention this as a spectacular film still seems not quite right. There are some weaknesses of this film and it seems to be a trademark for most of the movie countrymen. The first plot is less well-organized so that there was leakage of logic here and there. Too many coincidences that disrupt the elements of this logic was quite annoying because ultimately this film is like soap opera that just happens to be embracing the concept of the key to everything.

The decision to use as the main actor Rain seemed too trends based on the appearance of using Asian stars who later grew rampant. To be honest it was not much help because in addition had no acting background is sufficient, Rain also appear to be experiencing difficulties in terms of language. As a result only one secret weapon that can still be used as a film director James McTeigue is action action and visual treat. Although really only using CGI techniques, but the fight scenes are bloody does look pretty good. Clear the martial arts film fans will be satisfied. For a film that reportedly cost only about U.S. $ 50 million, NINJA Assassin can certainly say that a good visual treat. Karl Walter Lindenlaub as cameraman seemed to understand was how to present a good visual treat with the cost not too high.

In the days before the unification of China have dispatched thousands of soldiers to conquer the areas that still have not staging. Adventure into this new area sometimes do not always bring good results. In the case of Lu Chenkang (Joe Odagiri), he had to deal with the tribe of Harran who did have a unique ability. Lu Chenkang was a brave soldier. Unlike the other soldiers began to lose his humanity on the battlefield, Lu just did not enjoy killing the art of this. He is very skilled on the battlefield but he always tried to suppress the animal instinct in him as much as possible. But all that soon changed when General Zhang Anliang (Tou Chung-hua), Lu leader was badly wounded.

General Zhang Anliang badly injured just before the winter comes and Lu was forced to take over temporary leadership. When Lu took his troops into a tribal-inhabited village of Harran, Lu met a woman who could bring Lu to places never imagined before. According to the tribe of Harran, in ancient times, humans actually originated from wolves, and until now still has a special relationship with this animal.

One that distinguishes the Asian films including Mandarin films storyline is the placement in the third position after the impression and conveyed a moral message movie. Benefits achieved from this technique is that the film has a touch of very strong emotional but at the same time there are losses that arise. Because the same techniques and logic in the film itself was not formed.

The Warrior AND THE WOLF is adapted from a story by Yasushi Inoue's director Tian Zhuangzhuang which also serves as a screenwriter of this film. The result is a combination of fighting in a war with the relationship 'unique' between Lu with a mysterious woman played by Maggie Q. The plot itself was very confusing because there was an odd relationship to highlight two different people.