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3 Ninjas

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Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mori is a highly skilled in the fields of Martial arts and Ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI, it's time for the 3 brother NINJAS! To use their martial arts skills, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers!

Status: Released

Released Date: 1992-08-07

Runtime: 96 mins

Director: Jon Turteltaub

Spoken language: English

Genres: Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy

Original title: 3 Ninjas

Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

Cast

Grandpa Mori Tanaka

Victor Wong Chi-Keung

Samuel 'Rocky' Douglas Jr.

Michael Treanor

Jeffrey 'Colt' Douglas

Max Elliott Slade

Michael 'Tum Tum' Douglas

Chad Power

Hugo Snyder

Rand Kingsley

Samuel Douglas Sr., FBI

Alan McRae

Margarita Franco

Kate Sargeant

Joel Swetow

Professor Toru Tanaka

Race Nelson

D.J. Harder

Baha Jackson

Scott Caudill

3 Ninja Kids Collection

2.8

3 Ninjas

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Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mor

2.8

3 Ninjas Kick Back

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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

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2.4

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

1998-03-26

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Reviews

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Let's delve into the rise and fall of the three ninjas franchise. Initially, the original “3 Ninjas” stands out as a remarkable film, even though it may not have received the same critical acclaim as others. It exudes a fun 90s vibe that resonates with many viewers. The characters Rocky, Colt, and Tumtum are engaging, especially in their martial arts pursuits under the guidance of their grandfather, Tanaka. While the film lacks in-depth martial arts training, it still retains a nostalgic charm that endears it to audiences, making it a cult classic worth revisiting. The sequel, while decent, faced challenges with the recasting of Rocky and Tumtum, disrupting the continuity of the original cast. Despite this, the replacements manage to maintain the film's fun and entertaining essence, although it falls short of its predecessor. The lack of martial arts development persists, but the presence of the grandfather adds continuity to the franchise. The third installment attempted to reunite the original cast for a nostalgic touch, yet the decision to recast once again puzzled viewers. While incorporating Indian culture and indigenous heroes, the film comes across as cheesy and lacks re-watch value, except for the reunion of the original cast members, notably the grandfather. The franchise's downfall came with the fourth film, a disastrous attempt featuring Hulk Hogan and a Pamela Anderson look-alike in a money-grabbing amusement park takeover plot. The casting of Tumtum was particularly egregious, leading to a lackluster performance. Rocky and Colt were relegated to side characters, detracting from the essence of the three ninjas. The film's shift towards a villain-centric narrative fighting the FBI was seen as the franchise's lowest point, contributing to its eventual demise and disappearance from the spotlight.

2024-09-01

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