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I can’t stop raving about this movie! This is one of the best Christian themed movies in the last 5 years. I was blown away by the ‘Fallout 3′ style cinematography, the wonderful use of lens filters, and great scene transitions.

This master piece was directed by Albert Hughes (Hughes Brothers) and stars Denzel Washington(Training Day and Fallen), Gary Oldman (Leon The Professional and The Dark Knight), Mila Kunis (That 70’s Show and Extract), and Jennifer Beals (Lie to Me).

I was very impressed with the way the story was played out (both visually and intent) it really does have a post apocalyptic feel with very bold imagery. I hate to come back to it again but a lot of the earlier shots in the film remind me of ‘Mad Max’ meets ‘Fallout 3′

My hats off to Gae Buckley and Don Burgess (who has shot some of my favorites (to list a few Forrest Gump, Contact, Cast Away, SpiderMan, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, and Aliens in the Attic.)) Some have called this just another post apocalyptic flick, but I must disagree if not simple for they way it was shot and the way the scenes play together.

Bottom Line: A well-made post-apocalyptic action drama with simple themes and archetypal characters that strains a little too much at Seriousness.

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Without spoiling the plot; we are introduced to Eli, who is struggling to survive in a war torn world. We find that Eli is very handy with a bow, and smart enough to collect is arrows when done. Eli has a nice collection of toys including his MP3 Player, a pistol and a shot gun, and a hefty load of ammo (again smart man).

We learn that Eli is making his way west. He has been traveling for 30 years. His mission is to take his prized possession, his book, to a place of safety. He only knows he is to travel west and he will be shown the way.

The depth of the characters isn’t exceptionally deep, however it sets firm archetypes and makes for very easy transition through the story. Relative new comer Gary Whitta has certainly caught my attention and I look forward to seeing ‘Akira‘

I suggests for believers and not you should see this film, everyone will take something from it. I’m very happy to see an action movie that can still instill morals.

What can I say about Ninja Assassin? Other than it is the goriest movie I’ve seen in a long time. In fact I’m hard pressed to think of a movie that was more gory than this. Aside from all the blood this movie has a pretty good plot line.

Trained since childhood to be a lethal killer, Raizo has since turned his back on the Ozunu clan that raised him and now seeks revenge for their heartless murders. Teaming up with Europol investigator Mika, Raizo steadily butchers his enemies while inching ever closer to the long-awaited bloody reunion with his former master.

Starring Rain, from such as Speed Racer, as the leading role of Raizo, this action packed film has no time to let you rest. Something I must admit I loved about this movie…. while there was a strong romance and true love undertone, there were no gratuitous love scenes!

There is a lot of good research that went into making the ninja back story, and I’m glad for it. I hope to see more like this in the future.

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