3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

4/10/19981h 33m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Saving the day the ninja way! ~

Overview:

Three young boys, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum together with their neighbor girl, computer whiz Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is invaded by an army of ninjas led by evil Medusa, who wants to take over the park and hold the owners for ransom. Kids and retired TV star Dave Dragon, who made his farewell appearance at the park at the time the ninjas appeared, have to break Medusa's vicious plans.

Director:

Sean McNamara

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$375,805.00

Key words:

martial arts
hero
sibling relationship
hostage
rivalry
family
escapade
save the day
young heroes
eccentric family
vigilantism
heroic mission
buddies
daring rescue
master villain

Cast

Victor Wong

~ as ~

Mori Tanaka "el abuelo

Mathew Botuchis

~ as ~

Samuel Douglas Jr. "Rocky"

Terry Gene Bollea

~ as ~

Dave Dragon

Loni Anderson

~ as ~

Medusa

Jim Varney

~ as ~

Lothar Zogg

Michael O'Laskey II

~ as ~

Colt

James Paul Roeske II

~ as ~

TumTum

Alan McRae

~ as ~

Sam

Margarita Franco

~ as ~

Jessica

Chelsey Earlywine

~ as ~

Amanda

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Reviews (1)

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Written 10 month(s) ago
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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.