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List Price: $9.98
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Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
Starring: Dathan Aragon, Phillip Bayless, Nicolas Cowan, Yoni Gordon, Nathan Jung
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780780638693
Format: Anamorphic
ISBN: 0780638697
Label: New Line Home Video
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Line Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2002-09-03
Running Time: 87
Studio: New Line Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1993-08-20
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An action/comedy centering around two California dudes, who upon discovering they are the long-lost sons of a mysterious island king, embark on the adventure of their lives.
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Summary: Awesome
Comment: One of the Greatest Filipino Movies in the Universe. the Surf Ninja's are not really Ninja's but Filipino Warriors...and that country is really the Philippines.
Of course Ernie Reyes Jr. and Robie Schneider are Filipino....
the world will never understand the true power of the Filipino Warrior....we are like the air, present but hardly noticeable...
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Summary: 90's surfer cheese still appeals to kids today!
Comment: I'm 23 years old & purchased this classic example of cheesy 90's surfer comedy purely for my own nostalgia. I had no idea young kids today would like it too!
I have 2 half-sisters, one is 5 years old and the other is 10. Obviously they both missed out on 90's culture & sense of humor, so when I popped in this DVD I predicted they'd get bored & walk out. Even though they're clearly "millenium" kids, they loved it! They did have to ask some questions, as it's heavy on pop-culture references & slang, but it didn't hinder their enjoyment. They actually asked me why we didn't have movies like this anymore!
Words of caution: Like many of these 90's B-movie comedies, don't expect perfection. The plot is outrageous, & it's SUPPOSED to be that way. The 90's was an era of KID-EMPOWERMENT. Movie after movie was made with the message that kids can do & be anything: ninjas, surfers, millionaires, sports stars, detectives, heroes, all of the above. So if you're the type that gets bothered by impossible scenarios & are prone to saying "they can't do that, they're just kids," then don't watch this movie.
Also, (& unfortunately) keep in mind that media wasn't as politically correct back then as it is now. Asian-Americans & minorities in film were hardly depicted accurately, & this movie's no exception. Please be prepared to explain to your kids WHY a movie like this wouldn't fly today: because it's offensive to lump all Asian cultures & stereotypes together -- which is basically what they did with the "country" of Patusan in this movie. I personally don't think this movie is a reflection of the times & wasn't intentionally meant to be offensive. Like its other ninja-flick peers, it had to resonate with mainstream America & ignorant movie-goers. It's unfortunate, but if the movie's goal wasn't to educate the world on Asian culture, then stereotypes were apparently sufficient.
So if you're looking for a fun family movie night, this movie is for you as long as you have the right mindset. If you're a 90's kid looking to surf down memory lane, then just get it already, you won't be disappointed :)
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Summary: Hang 10 for the kids, dude
Comment: For kids, Surf Ninjas nails it. Camoflaged ninjas show up in California to kill two surfer kids, who just happen to be heirs to the throne of Patusan. In no time at all, assassination hijinks ensue amidst slapstick comedy and ubiquitous one-liners. As for adult viewing...
Usually when you combine two words like "surf" and "ninja", there is an awesome reason that holds everyone in captivated attention. It's like "pirate midget", "viral monkey", "skydiving karate", or "robot dynamite" - these things simply work together. I defy anyone to name a movie that didn't improve because of the addition of a midget, a monkey, or a robot! Someone really has to screw up to make something titled "Surf Ninjas" an average, corny, chop-sockey kid flick.
Ernie Reyes is as talented as ever, providing kicks, punches, scowls, and hiyaahs to every sequence. Leslie Nielsen is still the master of slapstick. Rob Schneider is still fairly unbearable, as always. Tone Loc makes an appearance for no reason whatsoever.
It's only slightly interesting - mainly a direct result of Reyes' martial arts skills and Leslie Neilsen doing what he does - but it's probably going to bore an adult who didn't have to fight through the 6th grade.
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Summary: "Because as we all know, Money Can't Buy Knives!"
Comment: This movie, along with Xanadu is my secret shame. I shouldn't have watched it more than once, but I did. I shouldn't laugh, but I do. This is a stupid, stupid movie and I love it.
The best way to describe this movie is "Chairman of the Board"
(Carrot Top's movie. Yes, I've seen that one too) meets "3 Ninjas".
The humor is stupid, but never low-brow (except for Leslie Nielsen's malfunctioning bionic hand scene) and overall the film is upbeat.
You would think that Leslie Nielsen would steal the show, but it's really the interplay between the entire cast that produces the most memorable moments. Although the best lines belong to Rob Schneider's "Iggy".
Iggy' monologue about how "Money can't buy knives" is one of the highlights of the film and Tone Loc is a funny, if not odd addition to the cast.
Surf Ninjas is a fun adventure movie, with plenty of laughs, even if the product placement is a little obvious.
It's cheap, so go ahead and buy it already.
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Summary: Probably one of my all time favorite movies
Comment: Growing up in central Pennsylvania, California and the beach always held a special appeal to me. For me, this movie is purely nostalgic. Of course the movie is going to be cheesy, and offers very little in terms of meaningful dialogue and what not... but it's just a cool movie, and brings back loads of memories and good feelings.
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