tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post9155749728000040089..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Junesploitation Day 4: Ninjas!Patrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-37946060923010047572014-06-06T16:45:11.512-05:002014-06-06T16:45:11.512-05:00Tried to watch Shinobi: Law of Shinobi (2004) but ...Tried to watch Shinobi: Law of Shinobi (2004) but I feel asleep. This time it was because the movie was terrible, less so because I was tired. <br />GreyWeirdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15331536600171674300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-22886563453374158182014-06-05T21:30:45.693-05:002014-06-05T21:30:45.693-05:00Aw, my bad, ninjers! I thought Ninja Death 1 was ...Aw, my bad, ninjers! I thought Ninja Death 1 was insane and totally nonsensical, thus VERY entertaining, particularly for the switch in dubbing companies half-way through (because it was cheaper?). I got really mad at a Wonderfest audience for laughing at the dubbing of Godzilla vs. Megallon, though, so I'm a hypocrite. And a stupid bisexual.Heath Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802874033845631338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-12659104501631356102014-06-05T16:05:51.194-05:002014-06-05T16:05:51.194-05:00Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013)
Pretty great movie...Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013)<br /><br />Pretty great movie. Excellent action. Shitty acting. Stupid story. But so what (who cares)? The fight scenes are more awesome than Taco Bell's new Waffle Taco ("A Warm Waffle Wrapped Around Sausage & Egg. Only at Taco Bell®!"). Scott Adkins is a mix between Paul Rudd and Chuck Norris. Only holy balls is this guy cut from marble. #Drool #BlessedDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284575713661622624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-21826445603026729222014-06-05T09:20:59.023-05:002014-06-05T09:20:59.023-05:00If it helps, I couldn't wholeheartedly stand b...If it helps, I couldn't wholeheartedly stand behind that recommendation. It was born more out of there-aren't-that-many-ninja-movies-on-Netflix-and-Adam-Riske-is-already-recommending-Ninja-Shadow-of-a-Tear necessity than anything else. Glad you dug the other two, though!Patrick Bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-8898003070190102492014-06-05T09:19:19.266-05:002014-06-05T09:19:19.266-05:00I'm aware of the idea of producer-as-auteur, b...I'm aware of the idea of producer-as-auteur, but having seen all of Florentine's movies I'd argue the movie just as much belongs to him (and even Scott Adkins). This is all semantics, really. What matters is that we both like <i>Ninja</i> and the world is better for it.Patrick Bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-24976669427877270172014-06-05T09:04:05.211-05:002014-06-05T09:04:05.211-05:00The Octagon (1980)
Patrick was 2 for 2 with me on...<i>The Octagon</i> (1980)<br /><br />Patrick was 2 for 2 with me on his Netflix recommendations so I figured I'd see if he could keep it up - no fault of the movie whatsoever, but I fell asleep on my couch less than 5 minutes in. :( Probably shouldn't even post this but I promise I'll "finish" it later!Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-1380513490579074682014-06-05T06:41:09.814-05:002014-06-05T06:41:09.814-05:00YES, YES and YES!!!YES, YES and YES!!!Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-74252149657500866942014-06-05T04:07:01.061-05:002014-06-05T04:07:01.061-05:00Shhh you are ruining my coverShhh you are ruining my coverGabby Ferrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953028733362435557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-75951533451629969982014-06-05T00:45:28.214-05:002014-06-05T00:45:28.214-05:00Goemon (2009)
A fighter (not quite a ninja, but I...Goemon (2009)<br /><br />A fighter (not quite a ninja, but I'll take it) robs from the rich and gives to the poor. But when he discovers who is responsible for the death of his family and his mentor, he decides to take revenge. <br /><br />There's a whole, rather literal, allegory about Pandora's Box which is kind of boring. And the shit ton of really, really bad CGI was super distracting. And the fighting could have been cooler. However, by the end I found myself really invested in the characters. Although I do wish I had watched something a bit more fun for Junesploitation! Angela Hagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631279159508861830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-73979837748323137932014-06-05T00:43:10.679-05:002014-06-05T00:43:10.679-05:00Revenge of the NInja (1983)
As kind of a ninja ne...<b>Revenge of the NInja</b> (1983)<br /><br />As kind of a ninja newbie, I can't imagine there being a more definitive ninja movie than this. Though a sequel, this is the blueprint for every ninja movie that succeeded it. The fights last forever. A classic!E.S.A.D.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18214282257870634349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-90475262636430545712014-06-04T23:19:33.966-05:002014-06-04T23:19:33.966-05:00Five Element Ninja (1982)
Two clans are at war wi...Five Element Ninja (1982)<br /><br />Two clans are at war with each other. After getting their asses kicked in a tournament against the other clan, they decide to hire Ninjas to wipe their rivals out. Little do they know that the five element ninjas and their leader want to wipe everyone out and rule. It's up to the lone surviving member of the clan to avenge his fallen brothers.<br /><br />This is probably one the best shaw brother flicks I have seen! Pretty much non stop kung fu action throughout. The Five Element Ninjas are Gold, Water, Earth, Wood, and Fire. I'd have to say Earth being my favorite. There are some great death scenes in this movie too that I don't won't to spoil. Cheh Chang writes and directs this film. He also wrote and directed Five Deadly Venoms which is another favorite of mine. Highly recommended if your into Kung Fu films.Mike Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02285630478904692627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-19721566550944777762014-06-04T21:35:35.655-05:002014-06-04T21:35:35.655-05:00Wait...you're not already a ninja? YOU LIED TO...Wait...you're not already a ninja? YOU LIED TO ME!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867827164062216789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-35030788335712425272014-06-04T21:24:39.644-05:002014-06-04T21:24:39.644-05:00Great review! I used to watch this movie constantl...Great review! I used to watch this movie constantly back when it came out on video. It's goofy fun. And yes, Ernie Reyes Jr is the best.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-7462240325709848802014-06-04T20:55:58.135-05:002014-06-04T20:55:58.135-05:00Yakuza Vs. Ninja (2012) First viewing.
I went int...Yakuza Vs. Ninja (2012) First viewing.<br /><br />I went into this one completely blind without even reading a description. I picked it out based solely on the name (my bad, I know). I mean "Yakuza Vs. Ninja"... you can't get much more, uh... exploity(?) than that right? [Spoilers: Yes. Yes you can. Very easily.]This movie is very much a live-action anime.... if you have much experience with films of that ilk you'll know what the hit/miss ratio is on these type of movies. It's rough, but when they hit they hit big. This one doesn't. There are 4 action sequences in the movie and I only found one to be sort of okay. The anime influence isn't felt there at all, but it really clubs you over the head in the comedy portions of the movie which occupy 90% of the running time. That's right Yakuza Vs. Ninja is an action-comedy, an action-comedy with a completely played out plot that I'm not even going to bother recapping. Worst of all: It's not funny. At all. In any way. Even to someone like me who knows a fair amount about Japanese culture and comedy tropes. <br /><br />Skip it.<br /><br />Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12223556058216213853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-62441367168365841272014-06-04T20:41:29.463-05:002014-06-04T20:41:29.463-05:00Surf Ninjas (1993) - First Viewing.
Really wanted...Surf Ninjas (1993) - First Viewing.<br /><br />Really wanted to see this movie when it came out 2 decades ago. Probably would have enjoyed it more 2 decades ago. Leslie Nielson as the masked villain, Rob Schneider is the wacky sidekick. Let the comedy commence! Still it was pretty harmless fun, a good early 90’s time capsule, and everyone loves Ernie Reyes Jr, right?Matt Sollenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088555561067804979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-14497327501311165212014-06-04T20:34:31.699-05:002014-06-04T20:34:31.699-05:00Mask of the Ninja
I started this Casper Van Dien ...Mask of the Ninja<br /><br />I started this Casper Van Dien movie (which apparently aired on Spike TV originally) but it's G-D awful. I turned it off after 20 minutes and am now going to watch Miami Connection because I need a sure thing after 4 nights of crappy movies. I didn't plan this month too well so far.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-45138373135205454192014-06-04T20:10:03.147-05:002014-06-04T20:10:03.147-05:00Florentine is just the director, but Boaz's fi...Florentine is just the director, but Boaz's fingerprints and personal touches (and if you've seen enough of his filmography you can spot them a mile away) are all over "Ninja." I'll admit I haven't seen enough Florentine movies to spot a pattern, but Boaz and "Ninja" clearly belong to his vision/ballpark based on what I've seen of his movies, many of which he didn't direct either. Sometimes the producer/writer really do have more sway over what ends on-screen than the director.J.M. Vargashttps://plus.google.com/u/0/114656828393049850554/postsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-14852671635625152652014-06-04T18:00:46.598-05:002014-06-04T18:00:46.598-05:00American Ninja (1985): This was quite fun! That la...American Ninja (1985): This was quite fun! That last scene got crazy in a good way. I want to be a ninja. That is all. Gabby Ferrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953028733362435557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-40168628525673269862014-06-04T17:37:32.306-05:002014-06-04T17:37:32.306-05:00Holy crap. After saying that I decided to look up...Holy crap. After saying that I decided to look up who directed B2 -Electric Boogaloo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Firstenberg This guy is THE definition of Junesploitation. He directed Ninja III!!Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-92094392036350100352014-06-04T17:21:33.719-05:002014-06-04T17:21:33.719-05:00No shame, JP! You could always watch either on &q...No shame, JP! You could always watch either on "Cannon" day too!Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-7859630207129513172014-06-04T16:50:53.214-05:002014-06-04T16:50:53.214-05:00To my shame, I have still never seen either Breaki...To my shame, I have still never seen either Breakin' movie. This will change on a free space day!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867827164062216789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-11483007502332647732014-06-04T16:45:19.942-05:002014-06-04T16:45:19.942-05:00American Ninja V (1993)
In my defence, it was the...American Ninja V (1993)<br /><br />In my defence, it was the only Ninja film I could access today…<br /><br />When a scientist’s daughter is kidnapped by evil henchman the American Ninja, Joe (David Bradley), sets off on her trail with irritating kid Hiro (Lee Reyes) in tow. Everything about this movie is terrible. The acting is unspeakably bad, the plot makes no sense and, worst of all, the fights are just dreadful. At no point does it ever even look like people are getting hit, and there is not a drop of blood spilt in the entire film.<br /><br />However… it is absolutely hilarious. From mutli-coloured, boiler suited, utterly pathetic scores of ninjas to the worst booby traps in movie history the production values are lower than that of your average student film. Think a super low budget, really long episode of Power Rangers and you’re getting somewhere close to the feel of the film. The main henchman, Viper (James Lew), is dressed more like a wizard than a ninja and seems to have the ability to generate his own underlings at will. Brilliantly Joe and Viper are able to teleport at any time, except when they really need to… Pat Morita also shows up for three scenes in a desperate attempt at credibility.<br /><br />Might just be the worst film I’ve ever seen, but I loved it!<br />Scott McHarghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12372957914321861326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-35194990193899401912014-06-04T16:42:20.487-05:002014-06-04T16:42:20.487-05:00One of my absolute favorites! Used to watch this a...One of my absolute favorites! Used to watch this as a kid as a double feature with "Breakin'" cause Special K (Lucinda Dickie) was my woman! She's better as a Ninja then a breakdancer though.Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-2047226633440433252014-06-04T15:35:35.415-05:002014-06-04T15:35:35.415-05:00You need 100CCs of Miami Connection STAT.You need 100CCs of Miami Connection STAT.Matt Sollenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088555561067804979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-49210829676641507172014-06-04T15:07:47.467-05:002014-06-04T15:07:47.467-05:00Ninja III: The Domination
A female telephone-lin...Ninja III: The Domination <br /><br />A female telephone-line-worker-slash-aerobics-instructor is possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja. Need I say more? Ok, she also pours a can of V8 on her boobs. And a video game shoots lasers at her head. And a ninja wearing too much eyeliner kills a metric shitload of golfers. And did I mention the V8? Seriously, see this movie. It's wall-to-wall bonkers. Sooooooo much fun!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867827164062216789noreply@blogger.com