chrichtonsworld Normally i would applaud a movie that tries to do something different or original in a genre. It is obvious that this movie is some sort of parody on ninja movies. And i really did my best to enjoy the movie. But I just couldn't. The jokes aren't funny enough! (I've seen my share of Japanese movies. And most of the times I like and understand the humor used in those movies. "Red Shadow" is just silly!)The characters that are portrayed in this movie know that this isn't a serious movie and show that all is about the fun. Look at the characters from parodies like "Hot Shots" or "Scary Movie". Everything they do on the screen is done with a straight face and never fall out of character! And because of this, certain scenes become funny and hilarious. In "Red Shadow" the actors never achieve that. The shadow ninja's supposed to be very skilled and deadly. Sadly the actors don't do their best in convincing us of their talents. They don't do things with a straight face. The jokes would have worked better if they did! The bad choreography of the action scenes also damaged the viewing experience for me. I like humor in martial arts movies as long as the action is good. "Red Shadow" just fails in that department. So what is left to be enjoyed. Well,the music (techno) was uplifting. It had to be as the action it self never is exciting. And there are some short dramatic scenes that are good but simple. The use of humor,lack of story and depth make me think that this movie is meant for children. But I do wonder if children actually would like this movie. Waste of time!

geddyleeisgod When I moved to Japan, I saw this in the theater because of the cool poster. Didn't understand a word of what they were saying, but still loved this movie; one of my favorites. It's populated with J-Pop "talento" (actors & actresses) and the heroines is quite striking.And then, AMAZINGLY, two years after seeing it, I went to work for this small Tokyo company and my manager WAS THE GUY WHO WROTE THE SCREENPLAY! Very cool. See it. You'll love it.Other hearty recommendations: Azumi (she is SOOOO hot!!!) Juon 1(you'll poop your pants!) High and Low (Kurasawa based on Ed friggin' McBain! How cool is that!?!)

BA_Harrison I saw this film knowing nothing about it (I bought it from ebay — it was cheap), and having not seen the director's earlier film, Samurai Fiction. I was pleasantly surprised.The film has loads going for it if what you're after is an entertaining, funny and visually stunning movie — we get Indiana Jones-style booby-trapped castles, sexy girl ninjas in leather mini-skirts, cool ninja-dudes in indestructible armour, beautiful female contortionist thieves, and baddies with fists of steel. The action is sufficiently over-the-top and everything is accompanied by a pounding techno soundtrack.What more could you ask for?

NIXFLIX-DOT-COM Granted, RED SHADOW is not suppose to exist in any actual historical timeline. Still, it employs the Ninjas and the Samurai in its story, so one expects some adherence to history. But RED SHADOW has its own agenda, and while the film's fantastical elements is quite inspired and well done, one can't help but get the feeling that it feels a tad silly. Maybe that was the point, but I'm not sure if "silly" works in a movie that has so much violence and death.And yet, RED SHADOW is quite entertaining, albeit in a fluff sort of way.5 out of 10(go to www.nixflix.com for a more detailed review of this movie and reviews of other foreign films)