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The Super Ninja
John, a police officer is framed and drugs are found in his home. He is arrested and brutally interrogated. Using his skills as a ninja, he escapes and uncover a plot to steal his girlfriend's father's life work. He travels to China to face the 5 Element Ninjas and rescue his girlfriend.
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Plot Summary
A skilled martial artist, living in isolation after a tragic past, is drawn back into the world of combat when his peaceful village is threatened. He must confront a ruthless crime syndicate that has encroached upon his territory, employing his ninja techniques to protect the innocent and seek justice.
Critical Reception
The Super Ninja is a low-budget martial arts film from the 1980s, notable for its simple plot and focus on action sequences. It garnered a cult following among fans of the genre for its straightforward, no-frills approach to ninja action.
What Reviewers Say
Fans of 80s action and martial arts films often appreciate its directness.
The fight choreography, while sometimes basic, delivers on the requested ninja action.
It's a typical example of the direct-to-video martial arts output of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many appreciating the nostalgia factor and the martial arts action, while others find the plot and acting to be derivative and lacking depth.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film primarily focuses on a more traditional martial artist rather than a strict depiction of a ninja, a common trope in low-budget martial arts films of the era seeking to capitalize on the popular ninja craze.
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