Saga Tier I

While the excitement of the advertisement draws one to this film, the tired storyline, melodramatic ambiance, and the ridiculous ninja premise only become enjoyable if you are someone who actually hates film-making. I liken the character of Treyman Lewis to Shaq's depiction of Steel, in that both the acting and the characterization are plastic and nonsensical. Released by York Entertainment, I expected an almost "B movie" romp through celluloid, but this film loses all of the candor and enjoyment I came to expect from that genre.

Eli Harris, apparently quite accomplished as a background character, does not carry the movie the way a leading man should. It is as if, bored with being a background guy, he wrote and directed this film so he could actually be a lead. Unfortunately, he is not a diamond in the independent movie rough (I am thinking of actors such as Vince Vaughn in 'Swingers' and others such as this), he is instead farcical. And come on, how much more "B movie"/"blaxploitation" cheese can you really spread on this film as it rides under the company banner 'Midnite Oil'? All around, this experience was disappointing.

Some actors do a pretty good job in the movie, but it is not enough to sustain your interest or viewership. I did not enjoy watching this at all, and although it is available for rental and purchase -- I caution anybody to rent it. Certainly don't buy it.