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Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/05/2011
This is a colorful neo-noir with dark and twisted characters, nonstop action, and an interesting plot. The visuals create fascinating character design and some memorable visual tableaus. I don't think the film connects emotionally, but, as a pure adrenaline rush of action, it works very well.
Rating of
4/4
CJP - wrote on 10/29/2008
Action: 3/3 + Comedy: 1/2 + Good vs Evil: 1/1 + Love/Sex: 1/1 + Special Effects: 1/1 + Plot: 1/1 + Music: 1/1 = 9/10 or 90%. Ninja Scroll is a dominant piece of anime action on an epic scale. There isn't much not to like here, though the main complaints will be length and the somewhat typical static nature of rogue badass fighters and the inevitable forbidden love side-plot, but the action and execution of this piece is far superior to other cult phenoms such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. So hold on, give in, and witness one of the finest escapist pieces anime has to offer to the action fan!
Rating of
3.5/4
Arek - wrote on 04/12/2008
This is a perfect example of an anime movie to just sit back and be entertained by. The story, although adequate, is not its strong point. However, amazing action sequences will keep anyone who likes to see evil villans and demons chopped up like sushi entertained. A warning - this film contains an enormous amount of blood and violence, including several sextually explicit scenes (including a rape scene). Not for the young or anyone turned off by that type of thing.
Rating of
4/4
Porkchop Express - wrote on 04/14/2007
This anime movie has got it all! Great fight scenes, heroes, and villians. I can watch this over and over and never get bored. I strongly recommend watching in Japanese and not dealing with subtitles
