Like most movies, the main line of "Ninja" is love. But the director did not fully express the deep love between Oboro (Nakama Yukie) and Gennosuke (Odakiri Ryo). The failure of the storyline may be because the movie is a condensed version of the comic, so there is not enough time to express this somewhat long and complex story, or perhaps the tragedy can be more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. However, I don't believe in fate, and I hate the heroism that uses the word fate to determine my life. If you can only solve everything by force, then fight to the end for your beliefs! So, the part of Long Killing Gennosuke made me feel ridiculous and rushed.
And the combination of Nakama and Oda Kiri always feels a bit strange. Nakama has always appeared in front of Kazuto as a strong queen, and Odakiri looks a little feminine. Such two people play a pair of lovers, which makes Odagiri seem more and more dull. This may be a major failure of Oboro and Gennosuke's love that cannot be perfectly presented.
An hour and forty minutes of the movie, only at the end can people be moved and memorable.
In the snow-covered valley, Hao, who was blind, stood alone by the waterfall where she met Gennosuke. The mountain eagle whirled in the air, burying the token of love that Gennosuke had given her in his chest, and looked up. To the sky, that expression is deeply satisfied and slightly happy. However, those who saw it felt a burst of sadness. So much so that the melody of "Heaven" behind it made people feel lonely.
This movie never disappoints, and what keeps me watching is the brightly colored, picturesque scenes in the movie. Those mountain forests, clear springs, red leaves, sand dunes, drifting snow, and vast valleys and seas of clouds are very picturesque in terms of photography.
And Taro Iwayo's beautiful melody and magnificent music completely set off the grand scene and sad atmosphere in the film. These beauty and music make up for the film's lack of plot, and finally imprinted in our hearts.
"Heaven" is from Ayumi Hamasaki, and the lyrics really moved me.
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