Whilst on a search for an obscure, japanese game to make a movie of, I came across this game, Karuraou. It appears to be suited pretty well for a fast and entertaining movie. If only I could find the motivation, I might make one :P
I need to do some more playing to see what levels you can skip and what you can't. As it is, I've only beat it once. It'll take me a few more times before I get used to the mechanics enough to make a good movie.
It appears this game is loosely based upon the japanese legend of Karura, a fire-bird. I think this is so because one of the moves you learns transforms you into a firebird, and you need it to hurt the boss of the game's first form. It's a pity this game is all in japanese, it would be fun to see what all the people talk about :P
EDIT: Here's my run of the intro level. It's not too exciting, considering over half of it is talking. I plan on taking no damage in the levels. This beginning stage is the only one I can think of that you would save any time to take damage, so I think it will be worth it to not get hit at all. It's pretty tough to do :P
http://www.filespace.org/dan_/Karuraou_v1_dan_.smv