First, let’s establish the subject. Ninja Assassin —often stylized as Ninja Assassin —is a 2009 martial arts action film directed by James McTeigue and produced by the Wachowskis (of The Matrix fame). Starring Korean pop star Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) alongside Naomie Harris and the late Ben Miles, the film follows Raizo, a orphan trained as a deadly assassin by a secret clan.
The movie's impact on popular culture is also evident in its influence on subsequent action films and TV shows. The success of "Ninja Assassin" has paved the way for other Asian-inspired action movies, such as "The Raid" and "Oldboy."