Ninja Assassins

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Ninja Assassin is a 2009 American martial arts film directed by James McTeigue. The story was written by Matthew Sand, with a screenplay penned by J. Michael Straczynski. The film stars South Korean pop sensation Rain as a disillusioned assassin looking for retribution against his former mentor. Ninja Assassin explores political corruption, child endangerment and the impact of violence. Renowned for their previous work with the Matrix Trilogy and V for Vendetta, the Wachowski brothers in collaboration with Joel Silver and Grant Hill produced the film. A joint collective effort to commit to the film's production was made by Legendary Pictures, Dark Castle Entertainment and Silver Pictures. It was commercially distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.Ninja Assassin premiered in theaters nationwide in the United States on November 25, 2009 grossing $38,122,883 in domestic ticket receipts. The film earned an additional $23,467,369 in business through international release to top out at a combined $61,590,252 in gross revenue. Considering its $40 million budget, the film was technically considered a moderate financial success after its theatrical run. The film was met with generally negative critical reviews before its initial screening in cinemas.