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Furthermore, he was expected to internalize a number of mind-control mantras, such as “Pain breeds weakness.” and “To survive, you must learn to feel nothing at all.” However, because of his blossoming romantic relationship with Kiriko (Kylie Goldstein), another captive at the orphanage, he never quite lost his sense of humanity entirely.

Tragedy ensues after the beautiful girl allows herself to be slashed across the face by the cruel Ozunu rather than attack the boy she has a big crush on. For, she is subsequently slain for her stubborn refusal to capitulate to the demanding sensei’s will. Only then does Raizo belatedly wise up in reaction, and run away to Europe where he manages to keep a low profile

Fast-forward a few years and we find him still in hiding in Berlin, a city suddenly plagued by a series of mysterious political assassinations. The hits are being pulled off surreptitiously, leaving the clueless authorities totally confounded. Truth be told, the murders are being performed by a crack team of ninjas dispatched to Germany from the Far East by none other than Lord Ozunu and led by his evil henchman, Takeshi (Rick Yune). And despite the CIA and Interpol agents’ superior firepower, they nonetheless prove no match for these very elusive, shadowy targets.

Luckily, renegade Raizo recognizes the trademarks of his ex-comrades’ work, and he’s still smarting over squandering his last opportunity to save a damsel in distress. Therefore, he’s pumped to spring into action when he realizes forensic researcher Mika (Naomie Harris) has been marked for death for attempting to crack the case.

This is the premise of Ninja Assassin, an old-fashioned, martial arts saga directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta). The high body-count adventure might be best thought of as an East meets West splatterfest unfolding like a lethal cross of Crouching Tiger and Sam Peckinpah. The film features both ballet-like fight sequences found in the former and the sort of gratuitous gore one would associate with the latter.

One day, the movie might be best remembered as marking the arrival of Rain as a bona fide Hollywood matinee idol. The handsome, Korean singing sensation cuts a very charismatic screen presence here in the title role, making females swoon when not taking on wave after wave of malevolent bad guys. Yes, he is frequently the beneficiary of state-of-the-art, special f/x and carefully-choreographed stunts, still, don’t be surprised if he soon emerges as the heir apparent to Bruce Lee as a karate star with immense crossover appeal.

Excellent (4 stars)
Rated R for profanity and graphic violence.
Running time: 99 minutes
Studio: Warner Brothers

~Kam Williams
~Photocredit: Warner Bros.

In September 2008, legendary Asian producer J.Y Park debuted the 2PM band. The band consisted of seven members Nichkhun, Ok Taec Yeon, Jang Woo Young, Hwang Chan Sung, Park Jae Beom (leader), Lee Jun Ho, Kim Jun Su. All seven members with the exception of Nichkun(he was scouted) auditioned for positions on 2PM. Their acrobatic and b-boy abilities coupled with good looks and strong singing abilities immediately made them every young Asian girl’s fantasy. Just recently, September 2009, controversy hit the band with lead singer Jae Boem. Jae Beom back when he auditioned wrote statements on his MySpace page about his dislike for Korea. These statements just surraced. It created an outrage and many demanded he be ousted from the band. J.Y. Park did not do so. However, Jae Beom himself decided to move on and the band will now continue as a six member band. Check out their music and English interview in the clip below.
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2PM est un groupe sud-coréen garçon. En moins d’un an de la formation du groupe (Septembre 2008) ils ont réussi à se hisser au sommet du palmarès pour devenir l’un des plus grands noms en Corée et en Asie.

En Septembre 2008, le légendaire producteur asiatique JY Park débute la bande de 2PM. Le groupe était composé de sept membres Nichkhun, Ok CÉAT Yeon, Jang Woo Young, Hwang Chan Sung, Park Jae Beom (leader), Lee Jun Ho, Kim Jun Su. Les sept membres à l’exception de Nichkun (il a été repéré) a auditionné pour les positions sur 2PM. Leur acrobatiques et b-boy capacités couplées avec des regards et des aptitudes bien chanter sérieux immédiatement rendus chaque jeune fille asiatique du fantastique. Tout récemment, Septembre 2009, la controverse a frappé la bande avec le chanteur Jae Boem. Jae Beom dos quand il a auditionné écrit des déclarations sur sa page MySpace à propos de son aversion pour la Corée. Ces déclarations qui viennent d’surraced. Il a créé un scandale et il a exigé de nombreuses être évincés de la bande. J.Y. Park ne l’a pas fait. Cependant, Jae Beom lui-même décidé d’avancer et le groupe va maintenant se poursuivre tant que groupe de six membres. Découvrez leur musique et leur entrevue en anglais dans le clip ci-dessous.
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2 p.m. es una banda joven de Corea del Sur. En menos de un año de formación de la banda (septiembre de 2008) que han logrado escalar las listas a convertirse en uno de los más grandes nombres en Corea y Asia.

En septiembre de 2008, el legendario productor de Asia JY Park debutó el 2 p.m. banda. La banda estaba formada por siete miembros Nichkhun, Ok TAEC Yeon, Jang Woo Young, Hwang Chan Sung, Park Jae Beom (líder), Lee Jun Ho, Kim Do junio. Los siete miembros, con excepción de Nichkun (que fue descubierta), una prueba para posiciones en 2PM. Sus acrobacias y habilidades de b-boy, junto con buena apariencia y habilidades de canto fuerte inmediatamente hizo todas las niñas de origen asiático de la fantasía. Recientemente, septiembre de 2009, la controversia éxito de la banda con el cantante Jae BOEM. Jae Beom atrás cuando hizo una prueba escribió declaraciones en su página de MySpace sobre su disgusto por Corea. Estas declaraciones sólo surraced. Se creó un escándalo y muchas pedido que sea expulsado de la banda. J.Y. Park no lo hizo. Sin embargo, Jae Beom se decidió seguir adelante y la banda continuará ahora como una banda de seis miembros. Echa un vistazo a su música y la entrevista de Inglés en el clip de abajo.
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Visit 2PM’s Official Website
Label: JYP Entertainment (Seoul, Korea), Song (Thailand)