

Ninja Commandments
"The Ninja Empire has its fierce laws, and those who dare to break them face death. This is the story of three rebels (Ivan the Red, Rodney, and Janet) who tried to break the code to which they had sworn sacred loyalty." - DVD Back of the Box Description. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese film "媽!不要死在我背上! " (Ma! Don't Die on My Back) with new ninja scenes.
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Plot Summary
A skilled ninja is tasked with taking down a criminal organization that is involved in drug trafficking and murder. He must use all his martial arts prowess and ninja skills to infiltrate the group and bring its leaders to justice. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and treacherous battles against other fighters.
Critical Reception
Ninja Commandments is a low-budget martial arts film that was produced by prolific B-movie director Godfrey Ho. It is characterized by its uninspired action sequences and convoluted plot, typical of many of Ho's productions. While it may appeal to die-hard fans of obscure martial arts cinema, it generally received poor reviews from critics and audiences for its lack of originality and poor execution.
What Reviewers Say
- Often criticized for its repetitive and uninspired fight choreography.
- The plot is frequently confusing and lacks coherent storytelling.
- Considered a prime example of the low-quality martial arts films of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally negative, with many viewers finding the film to be poorly made and boring. The action is often seen as weak, and the story fails to engage.
Fun Fact
Godfrey Ho was notorious for his prolific output and his practice of reusing footage from other films, often creating bizarre and nonsensical new narratives.
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