Will Rain be able to save his Hollywood career? An Asia's up and rising star has been given a second chance in Hollywood despite the fallback of his first attempt in movie Speed Racer. Media film critics said they were impressed by Rain's professionalism when he puts down his status as an idol for Hollywood film Ninja Assassin and fully engage in filming, enduring fights and bruises on his face. The Korean singer's second Hollywood film was rated number 41 among the year's top 50 blockbusters by Times Online. Despite being given the same simple and short lines for Ninja Assassin, Rain's character in this movie has a larger role to play then that in Speed Race. The last two years in Hollywood has not been smooth sailing for Rain; firstly Speed Racer did not do well at the box office, secondly, Rain had to face a court case from cancelling his Hawaii concert two years ago; Ninja Assassin may be the chance for the unlucky actor to make some achievements. Even if his movie do not sell and does not make it as a Hollywood actor, his market value as endorsee of products may be enough to see him through for a long period of time. Normally viewed as highly trade secret, Rain's commercial value was exposed by a giant advertising company recently. Standing at a value of S$1.12million even in times of economy crisis, Rain is now the highest valued South Korean star, followed by Jang Dong Gun and Jo In-Sung at a value of about S$900,000.
I wouldn't say that... Look at Chow Yun Fat, he did alright in Hollywood (obviously he deserves more than what he had there tho) with the fobby accent. Probably a bias opinion, but he was the only reason why I wanted to watch Pirates 3... and he dies so early in the movie.
speed racer looked really crappy when i saw the trailer... i didn't even bother to download it not to mention spending $10 n 2 hrs of my life to watch it in the cinemas i hope this movie is better
