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Sam Firstenberg directs Sho Kosugi in the martial arts action film Revenge of the Ninja. Kosugi plays a former ninja assassin whose family is killed by other ninjas. He begins life anew in America, but unexpectedly comes to work for drug traffickers who he must face off against. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
  • Sound By: Dolby Digital Mono
  • Released By: MGM
Original theatrical trailer
English: mono
English, french & spanish subtitles

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Revenge of the Ninja DVD

Editorial Reviews

This surprise hit for Cannon Films is a typical example of the better films from their early '80s heyday; it's junky and virtually devoid of substance but delivers the goods with an often jaw-dropping amount of energy. James Silke's story line is a train-wreck of implausibilities and paper-thin characterizations, but it delivers some novel, comic-book bit of action virtually every five minutes. It's the perfect setup for a fun throwaway, and Revenge of the Ninja works on this level for two reasons. The first is Sam Firstenberg's direction, which takes a breezy, no-frills approach that bypasses all the story's silliness to push its high action quotient front and center. It might not ever get you involved in the story but it also keeps things from getting dull. The second (and most important) reason is the presence of the underrated Sho Kosugi: he delivers the high-kicking skills and the raw charisma needed for his hero's role, making up for what he lacks in polish with sheer determination. Indeed, his shining moment is an amazing scene where he chases down a speeding van by leaping over several car-roofs and clawing his way inside of it while it tears down the road. In the end, Revenge of the Ninja is far too raw and goofball in tone to ever stack up to a classic like Enter the Dragon, but it's perfect Saturday afternoon fun for martial arts fans with a sense of humor about the genre. ~ Donald Guarisco, Rovi