Touchstone Pictures
3 Ninja Kids Collection
3 Ninjas
Tum Tum, Colt and Rocky Ready for a Ninja Summer!
Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mori is a highly skilled in the fields of Martial arts and Ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI, it's time for the 3 brother NINJAS! To use their martial arts skills, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers!
- Original title
- 3 Ninjas
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $6,500,000
- Revenue
- $29,000,301
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Sep 1, 2024 · via TMDB
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.
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Victor Wong
Grandpa
Michael Treanor
Rocky
Max Elliott Slade
Colt
Rand Kingsley
Snyder
Alan McRae
Sam Douglas
Margarita Franco
Jessica Douglas
Joel Swetow
Brown
Professor Toru Tanaka
Rushmore
Patrick Labyorteaux
Fester
Scott Caudill
Bully
Clifton Powell
FBI Agent Kurl
Alfredo Septién
Arab FBI Agent
Fritzi Burr
Babysitter
Rick Avery
FBI Agent (uncredited)
Mona May
Costume Design
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
Al Goto
Stunts
Dane Farwell
Stunts
Erik Stabenau
Stunts
Pat Romano
Stunts
Jon Turteltaub
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Richard Marvin
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