This is a retro, cut-to-the-chase, straight up Martial Arts revenge film with the simplicity and directness of a 1970s or 80s Ninja movie. With only one outcome in mind, Casey sets out on a destructive path, waging war as a one man wrecking-ball to destroy Goro and his army. With the help of his friend Nakabara (Kane Kosugi) who is based in Thailand, Casey discovers psychotic drug lord Goro (Shun Sugata) is responsible and trying to settle a score of his own. But when their home is invaded and Namiko is murdered in a brutal attack, the calm, disciplined Casey begins tearing apart the criminal underworld searching for her killers. It might sound like a tall claim but I stand by it!Īlthough you don't need to have seen the original for this to make sense, the story takes place shortly after the first film with American ninjitsu master Casey (Adkins) now running the Koga Dojo with the his pregnant wife, Namiko (Miki Hijii). What's more, after the underwhelming original Ninja (2009), this sequel offers enough of an old-school homage and fresh dose of energy to stamp the Ninja franchise back on the map and establish itself a cult status alongside the iconic Undisputed series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, the latest title from director Isaac Florentine and star Scott Adkins proves this famous action team has a lot of new tricks on offer and plenty of fuel in the tank.
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