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  • 1994
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 1994
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

Directed By: Charles T. Kanganis

Written By: Shin Sang-ok, Mark Saltzman

  • 1994
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 1994
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 33 m

3 Ninjas Kick Back

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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Summary During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

Directed By: Charles T. Kanganis

Written By: Shin Sang-ok, Mark Saltzman

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
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21% Mixed
3 Reviews
50% Negative
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
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21% Mixed
3 Reviews
50% Negative
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Writer Mark Saltzman and director Charles T. Kanganis do a fine job of keeping things happening and moving in an easy yet highly kinetic fashion. Although aimed at children, this smart-looking TriStar release is actually more inventive and better-paced than many a comedy for adults.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
67
Filled with martial-arts action, bathroom humor, and slapstick, 3 Ninjas Kick Back even has a politically correct kicker: The champion ninja is a girl.
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In this second round of so-so kung-foolery, three brothers once again strain credibility and make sushi out of new foes. [06 May 1994, p.5D]
By Susan Wloszczyna FULL REVIEW
38
Although it is as harmless as its predecessor - and harmless should not be mistaken for a compliment - there is only one sad conclusion to be drawn from this kind of profiteering kiddie fodder: We owe our children better than this.
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Badly made, badly acted and badly written. [07 May 1994, p.E3]
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
25
Junk food laced with testosterone.
By John Petrakis FULL REVIEW
20
Going from subplot to subplot illustrates the apathy that exists on every level of the filmmaking, from the screenplay to the fight choreography.
By Ryan Vlastelica FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Ben-Ami/Leeds Productions, Sheen Productions, Three Ninjas Japan Inc.
Release Date May 6, 1994
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Colt, Rocky and Tum Tum are back for bigger kicks in an all new adventure
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Awards

Young Artist Awards
• 3 Nominations

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