Maziun *SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILRS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS I didn't had big expectations for this one. After all it's a movie with Christopher Lambert . The guy specializes in rather trashy B-class movies (with the exception of "Greystoke" and "Highlander"). I didn't expected art or quality , but some decent movie to kill time . I must admit I have a soft spot for ninjas . Ninjas were popular in the 80's , but they don't appear that much in movies now. Judging by the summary I expected a simple revenge flick.Ugh… Where should I start ? What went wrong ? Christopher Lambert ends as a supporting character in his own movie . If you expected to see him fighting enemies like in "Highlander" you will be disappointed . For 99 % of the movie he just whines around and he fights in only last 10 minutes of the movie . And the final fight between Lambert and the villain is PATHETIC . I have to say I unintentionally felt sorry for the villain – the movie makers gave so much advantage for the hero in the final battle , that it just doesn't seem fair. And yet Lambert BARELY won … You have to see it for yourself – incredibly poor battle.The movie for most of the time feels like a bad drama . The viewer is caught in the conflict between two clans that is not one bit interesting or emotionally engaging. The flashbacks with Joan Chen are incredibly cheesy. There are many unintentionally laughable scenes ("Maybe I was wrong ") that make the movie hard to treat seriously. The fight scenes look rather cheap. The actors , especially the Asian ones give a terrible performances. Lambert is dull as always . The Asian actors (with the exception of Joan Chen) act like they barely know English. Their accents are awful. Last but not least – the music (which is just drums) is boring.There is some nudity and violence . Some cheap laughs and decent performance from Joan Chen. The old Asian guy is quite funny . Watch out for Toshiro Obata ("Teenage mutant ninja turtles") as one of the henchmen.It doesn't change the fact that this is a bad movie , even in the B-class range . Better watch "American ninja" with Michael Dudikoff or "Blind fury" with Rutger Hauer. I give " The Hunted" 1/10.

Sajid Rehmani Thouh not a movie of captivating interest but has some good scenes. Especially train scene is marvelous.Suspense is arose after every important incident. Film has some flaws but these can be easily ignored. The performance of man with long hair and shining sword is impressive. Film can be watched but you must not compare it with classics like T2, Pulp Action. It is entirely different movie. I will give it at least six out of ten. You cannot be bored while watching it. It is the only movie in which I was able to tolerate Christopher. It is a bit more real in theme as compare to some idiot science fictions. I think if you want to see some good movie, it is a must see but I repeat again, do not expect much from the film. If you do not expect a standard of T2, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings then it will do fairly well.

lost-in-limbo Christopher Lambert… Japan… ninja cult. Oh yeah! Ninja action with gratuitous sword combat with constant blood spray fills this trashy, but still very decent under the radar b-grade actioner.Paul Racine is an American businessman in Tokyo who one night encounters a mysterious Japanese lady in a bar where they would spend the night together, but accidentally he witnesses her death by some ninja assassins. Surviving the ordeal he finds himself on the run, as he has seen the face on the ninja leader which means he's a target.The (surprisingly) well-rounded story does seem to casually move from one fight after another (leaving some questionable and risible developments), but these moments do lack the flair and energy in the choreography to truly standout. It's more about the blistering grit… which might not be a bad thing. One passage on a bullet train midway through is a real highlight though, showcasing a brutal and grisly onslaught of pure ferocity and excitement. Director J.F. Lawton polished handling is mechanically terse, by perfectly framing the strikingly lush and poignant Japanese backdrop with its fast pacing linking together a collection of tautly slick set-pieces as the chase is on. A sensually intoxicating eastern score really does match the scenes/vibe in a spiritual sense or complementing the imagery/or action. A husky sounding Lambert at first feels out of place in what starts off as a phoned-in performance, but eventually he grows in the role to leave behind his vulnerable state with a new act of courageousness (with the odd one or two smart arse quip) to face his inescapable fate. John Lone is great as the tenaciously relentless leader of the ninja assassins and Yoshio Harada's dry, but boldly commanding performance is the best of the lot as a samurai that takes in Lambert's character. Yôko Shimada, Masumi Okada and the beautiful Joan Chen are quite sound too.Entertaining slice of no-nonsense ninja fun.

thinker1691 If you are a fan of action films, like the kind Steven Segal is usually seen in, this one is for you. The movie cast is superb with veteran actor John Lone, playing Kinjo. He is usually a good guy but most recently is seen wearing black hats. His acting is incredible as is Yoshio Harada who plays Takeda, a master of Kendo or combat art. Another actor who is more famous for his 'Highlander' series is Christopher Lambert who plays Paul Racine. Adding sympathy, compassion and remarkable loyalty is Joan Chen who plays Kirina. The story is of a businessman who happens to be at the wrong place, when he witnesses a Japanese woman being murdered. Although he is severely wounded, the assassins do not kill him as instructed, but allow him to become a pawn in a thousand year old feud between two rival clans. The drama is top notch, the sword action is exciting and extremely good considering it's set in modern Japan. The element of spiritual combat is well blended with good old fashion martial arts. Recommended for anyone seeking a fine film. ****