3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

PG-13

4/7/19951h 25m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Tum Tum, Colt and Rocky are back for all new non-stop Ninja action! ~

Overview:

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find a secret disk that contains evidence that could stop the toxic landfill that is destroying the Indian community. However the town is owned by the rich man and he controls the police and even the mayor. They must fight a motorcycle gang and renegade cowboys in this non-stop ninja adventure.

Director:

Shin Sang-ok

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$413,479.00

Key words:

underdog
martial arts
hero
sibling relationship
crime fighter
rivalry
corporate crime
environmentalism
escapade
save the day
young heroes
heroic mission
righting the wronged
buddies
master warrior

Cast

Victor Wong Chi-Keung

~ as ~

Grandpa

Charles Napier

~ as ~

Jack

Michael Treanor

~ as ~

Rocky

Max Elliott Slade

~ as ~

Colt

Chad Power

~ as ~

Tum Tum

Crystle Lightning

~ as ~

Patrick Kilpatrick

~ as ~

J.J.

Don Shanks

~ as ~

Charlie

Sheldon Peters Wolfchild

~ as ~

Lee

Nick Ramus

~ as ~

Chief Roundcreek

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Reviews (1)

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Written 1 year(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.