Lethal Ninja
Lethal Ninja

Lethal Ninja

1992Movie97 minFrench

An American ninja's wife is held hostage by a sadistic Nazi chemist on an Asian island. He teams up with an African-American ninja to rescue her.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Matt CimberGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled martial artist, who was trained in the ways of the ninja since childhood, embarks on a mission of vengeance against those who wronged his family. He uses his formidable combat skills to take down a criminal organization. The film follows his brutal and precise journey as he navigates the dangerous underworld.

Critical Reception

Lethal Ninja is a low-budget action film that received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its uninspired plot, poor acting, and unoriginal fight choreography. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its primary appeal being to fans of direct-to-video martial arts films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at martial arts action, though often undermined by low production values.
  • Criticized for a weak story and unconvincing performances.
  • Seen as a generic entry in the 90s action genre with little to distinguish it.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Lethal Ninja' to be a forgettable action flick with predictable elements. While some appreciated the martial arts sequences, many felt the film lacked compelling characters and a strong narrative, deeming it an uninspired offering.

Fun Fact

Despite being directed by Matt Cimber, who had a more notable career in wrestling promotion and directing B-movies, the film's lead actor, Joe Lewis, was a legendary American karate champion and one of the sport's pioneers.

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