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      Tongan Ninja

      2002 1h 22m Comedy Action Musical Romance List
      Reviews 70% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score The world's deadliest ninja must travel to the mountain-top "Patio of Death" and do battle with his childhood archenemy to save the love of his life. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member It was so stupidly funny that my abs got a workout. It was obviuosly a parody of those old kung fu movies and I say it was brilliantly done. Tongan Ninja will always be a classic to me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member not quite sure if this is an actual film - it's more a home-made patchwork of sketches/fights. It's obviously notable for being Clement's first role, but the songs in it a ripoffs, the fights & CGI are really poor, the voices are dubbed and the story is lame. There's a few funny jokes, but overall - even for an ultra-low-budget movie - there's not enough to enjoy. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member It is a crime against art and humanity that this movie was never awarded an Oscar. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Amusingly funny low (very low) brow comedy. Dumb but fun. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Goofy. Really, really goofy. The movie is a low budget martial arts film from New Zealand and it knows it, which is probably the reason why the humor works. Self deprecating and full of cheesy effects and intentionally bad dubbing. Its a good time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Some great fun to be had here, even if the intentionally dodgy martial arts voiceover doesn't allow you to bond to the title character. If you approach this expecting a bunch of mates larking about you'll be both right and pleasantly surprised. And of course, this being a Wellington project, I've met the director. Nice chap. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      James Croot Stuff.co.nz I also think its time Tongan Ninja got the credit and showcase it deserves. Mar 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis The world's deadliest ninja must travel to the mountain-top "Patio of Death" and do battle with his childhood archenemy to save the love of his life.
      Director
      Jason Stutter
      Genre
      Comedy, Action, Musical, Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Oct 26, 2004
      Runtime
      1h 22m