Movie

Red Shadow

2001 · 108 min

A playful, colorful ninja adventure with flashy swordplay, light comedy, and a touch of romance, easy to enjoy without deep thought.

Overview: The secret warriors of feudal Japan were the ninja. Sent on impossible missions, the ninja were trained to work in shadows, gather information and defeat the enemy to build a world of peace. Akakage, Aokage, and Asuka are rookie ninjas under the tutelage of Shirokage. Their life is a series of perilous missions that entail intrigue, deception and intimidation.
How it feels: Whimsical, campy, earnest and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Loyalty, identity, coming-of-age, love
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: loyalty
identity
coming-of-age
love
betrayal
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none