--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
... but the real point here is that the weapons are all wrong the movie calls them ninjas but the only real ninja weapons they use is the shruikens ninjas don't use samurai swords thats not a ninja weapon now if they were Wakizashis then it would be right cause those are the types of swords ninjas usea lot more and certain katana made exclusively for ninjas
and what the *beep* was up with the lucy lou looking bitch that always mentioned herself in third person made her sound like a female version of bob dole and come on she was supposedly a dark ninja so why didn't she at least use real ninja weapons instead of the samurai sword
and yeah i know thats somebodys going to want to say a samurai sword and a katana are the same thing technically they are but to me there is a difference cause samurai swords were made for the purposeing of providing a samurai a weapon while katana are a general type of sword that anybody can use and unless the katana was specifically made for a ninja to use then its not to me a ninja weapon but the lack of any real ninja weapons besides the traditional shruiken is the problem cause ninja have a large arsenal of weapons designed for them to use
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First off, this is the most ludicrous assessement of movie over mythologlogy. The mythbuster part is that no categorically CODA exists in the modern world for the "Ninja" per se,... [ "The origin of the ninja is obscure and difficult to determine, but can be surmised to be around the 14th century. Few written records exist to detail the activities of the ninja. The word shinobi did not exist to describe a ninja-like agent until the 15th century, and it is unlikely that spies and mercenaries prior to this time were seen as a specialized group. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja) ] ...because they, themselves are/were a subversive force to which specific and specialized training in various covert initiatives which were required.
SEE ALSO: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercenary
Secondly as such within this integral armormant, Ninja would be inclusive component and within each said grouping, each having a specified task. "Ninja" was the covert or stealth entity who were sent in to disarm or confuse the enemy before the initial attack, not unlike the modern "Special Forces Unit".
[ "The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja). ]
Thirdly, They would also carry whatever weaponry was required to accomplish whatever the task and to return from it safely... this is not limited to an array of darts, spikes, knives and sharp star-shaped discs were known collectively as shuriken. Also if the Ninja's task was completed without any actual confrontation then a hand-to-hand or sword-to-sword, per se, would be a mute issue. I believe their usage of projectile weaponry was primarily the traditional yumi (longbow) and just not limited to the shruikens:
[ "An array of darts, spikes, knives, and sharp, star-shaped discs were known collectively as shuriken. While NOT exclusive to the ninja, they were an important part of the arsenal, where they could be thrown in any direction." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja#Weaponry) ]...
Take caution not to misread the "While NOT..." portion stated above.
So overall, I believe your unstealthy limited assessment of said "Ninja" behaviors & weaponry to be misleading and unwarranted... Here are some interesting and tactile readings & resources that might prove helpful for next time:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katana
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katana#History
[ "The katana which is a type of Japanese sword, also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword". In the strictest sense, the term katana in Japanese is applied to any kind of single-edged sword, of any origin; contrary to common belief outside Japan, the Japanese word does not necessarily refer to a Japanese sword. But incorrectly or habitually, some Japanese and Western sword lovers define katana as the standard size moderately curved (as opposed to the older "tachi" style featuring more curvature) Japanese sword with a blade length of greater than 60 cm (23.6 inches). The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan, and has become renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katana)."; ]
... So just a description of a gun could be similarly categorized into smaller groupings as well; such as the pistol or the rifle, with both having exactly the same functionality however fashioned differently for the specified task of expelling projectiles from either it's long or short barrel... So can a "Katana" be defined.
Secondly... [ The wakizashi {Kanji: Hiragana:} (meaning "side insertion") is a traditional Japanese sword with a shōtō blade between 30 and 60 centimetres (12 and 24 in), with an average of 50 cm (20 in). It is similar to but shorter than a katana, and usually shorter than the kodachi ("small sword"). The wakizashi was usually worn together with the katana by the samurai or swordsmen of feudal Japan. When worn together the pair of swords were called daishō, which translates literally as "large and small". The katana was often called the sword or the long sword and the wakizashi the companion sword. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi) ]
And so your definition of the "Wakizashis" is a misnomer as well, since by its definitioning characteristic is that it accompanies the "Katana" or long(er) sword. The "Wakizashis" is of itself so defined by its sidearm or secondary armormant nature and therefore it would fail to be so defined as such if it were not accompanied by the longer "Katana".
SEE ALSO: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi#Use
Other than that, I believe fairer appraisal of this film in its genre of "Comedy" means that its accuracy was not its main objective as was the wholistic humor of it all. After all the "Beverly Hills Ninja" wasn't a "REAL" Ninja either, and by the way, cartoons aren't "REAL" either.
Don' like wat U see! Don' like wat U heard! Don' like wat happen!
Go elsewhere or Turn movie off
reply
share