SummaryDuring a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.
Directed By:Charles T. Kanganis
Written By:Shin Sang-ok, Mark Saltzman
3 Ninjas Kick Back
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Generally Unfavorable
39
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Generally Unfavorable
29% Positive
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Writer Mark Saltzman and director Charles T. Kanganis do a fine job of keeping things happening and moving in an easy yet highly kinetic fashion. Although aimed at children, this smart-looking TriStar release is actually more inventive and better-paced than many a comedy for adults.
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Filled with martial-arts action, bathroom humor, and slapstick, 3 Ninjas Kick Back even has a politically correct kicker: The champion ninja is a girl.
50
In this second round of so-so kung-foolery, three brothers once again strain credibility and make sushi out of new foes. [06 May 1994, p.5D]
38
Although it is as harmless as its predecessor - and harmless should not be mistaken for a compliment - there is only one sad conclusion to be drawn from this kind of profiteering kiddie fodder: We owe our children better than this.
25
Badly made, badly acted and badly written. [07 May 1994, p.E3]
25
Junk food laced with testosterone.
20
Going from subplot to subplot illustrates the apathy that exists on every level of the filmmaking, from the screenplay to the fight choreography.
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Oct 30, 2018
6
I think that this movie has a pretty good story and some great martial arts. Yes a little cheese but it's okay.
