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Lex M · 04-23-2002, 10:13 PM

Since MGM has seen fit to put out "American Ninja," how long before they get to the definitive 1980s Ninja trilogy -- Cannon Pictures' "Enter the Ninja," "Revenge of the Ninja," and "Ninja III:The Domination"? "Revenge" is probably the best, but "Enter" is by far the funniest, with Franco Nero perhaps the least convincing martial artist in the history of film (taking a limo to the big Ninja fight in full costume is a nice touch), and Christopher George mugging, looking, and sounding like Liberace as the fey villain. ("Where are you, Ninja?!?!") Plus Sho Kosugi commands the screen with a silent integrity.

I'm sure it's just a matter of time before MGM trots these out, as they're slowly working their way through the Cannon catalog, but has anyone heard anything definite?

artood2 · 04-23-2002, 10:26 PM

if you can play all regions \ pal its out in region 2

check ebay I saw one there on the weekend

I want it too .

where is MY ninja ?!!!!

fuser · 04-24-2002, 05:06 AM

I only remember Revenge of the Ninja, I'd like to watch it again to find out if I enjoy it as much as when I was a child.

Sho Kosugi was my hero!, just imagine that... a true Ninja!

DVDman70 · 04-25-2002, 02:27 AM

I have all three of those movies on...ack..do I dare say it...(whispers quietly)..vhs video. I would love to see them come to DVD even if they were in bare bones additions..as long as they upgraded the sound to 5.1 and the picture to Anamorphic wide...could you imagine hearing the whistling of the ninja stars in full 5.1 surround? That would be so cool!

MadmanMARZ · 04-25-2002, 11:01 PM

Does anybody knows what´s up with Sho Kosugi theese days???

Is he still in the biz or what.....

one of my childhood heroes...

***hmmmmm japanese ehhhhh* "Blind fury with Rutger Hauer"

Lex M · 04-26-2002, 12:59 AM

Interestingly. Sho Kosugi's name shows up in the end credits of "The Scorpion King" -- not as a performer, but as contributing to to the taiko drum parts of the musical score. I wasn't sure it was the same Sho Kosugi, but a later credit thanks something along the lines "Sho Kosugi's Ninja Taiko Drum Team," so unless there's another Ninja named Sho Kosugi, I assume that's what he's up to these days.

IRISH TENOR 2 · 04-27-2002, 12:08 AM

Speaking of CANNON & Golan/Globus films how about Missing In Action 2. Now that was a worthwhile prequel!:p

04-23-2002, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lex M Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles	Where's Enter the Ninja?? Since MGM has seen fit to put out "American Ninja," how long before they get to the definitive 1980s Ninja trilogy -- Cannon Pictures' "Enter the Ninja," "Revenge of the Ninja," and "Ninja III:The Domination"? "Revenge" is probably the best, but "Enter" is by far the funniest, with Franco Nero perhaps the least convincing martial artist in the history of film (taking a limo to the big Ninja fight in full costume is a nice touch), and Christopher George mugging, looking, and sounding like Liberace as the fey villain. ("Where are you, Ninja?!?!") Plus Sho Kosugi commands the screen with a silent integrity. I'm sure it's just a matter of time before MGM trots these out, as they're slowly working their way through the Cannon catalog, but has anyone heard anything definite?

04-23-2002, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
artood2 I have a number at the deli Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: invalid city apparently	if you can play all regions \ pal its out in region 2 check ebay I saw one there on the weekend I want it too . where is MY ninja ?!!!! __________________ FARSCAPE <- Best show . a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

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fuser Actor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cd. Madero, MEXICO	I only remember Revenge of the Ninja, I'd like to watch it again to find out if I enjoy it as much as when I was a child. Sho Kosugi was my hero!, just imagine that... a true Ninja! __________________ I am the Clit Commander! Supervaca.com - The best DVD forums in spanish!

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04-25-2002, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
DVDman70 Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois	I have all three of those movies on...ack..do I dare say it...(whispers quietly)..vhs video. I would love to see them come to DVD even if they were in bare bones additions..as long as they upgraded the sound to 5.1 and the picture to Anamorphic wide...could you imagine hearing the whistling of the ninja stars in full 5.1 surround? That would be so cool!

04-25-2002, 11:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
MadmanMARZ Supporting Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sweden	Does anybody knows what´s up with Sho Kosugi theese days??? Is he still in the biz or what..... one of my childhood heroes... **hmmmmm japanese ehhhhh "Blind fury with Rutger Hauer"

04-26-2002, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lex M Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles	Interestingly. Sho Kosugi's name shows up in the end credits of "The Scorpion King" -- not as a performer, but as contributing to to the taiko drum parts of the musical score. I wasn't sure it was the same Sho Kosugi, but a later credit thanks something along the lines "Sho Kosugi's Ninja Taiko Drum Team," so unless there's another Ninja named Sho Kosugi, I assume that's what he's up to these days.

04-27-2002, 12:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
IRISH TENOR 2 Banned Join Date: Nov 2001	Speaking of CANNON & Golan/Globus films how about Missing In Action 2. Now that was a worthwhile prequel!:p