Azumi (Japan, 2003)

Cute J-pop star Aya Ueto shines in the title role in this kinetic, bloody live-action version of the Japanese manga. 

The film follows a girl assassin as she goes about her business trying to kill war-mongering feudal warlords in ancient Japan. 

This flick is a bit too long for its own good running at 2 1/2 hours, but it’s alright since you’ll have a bloody good time watching it. 

Rating: @@@@