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American Ninja 2 [VHS]

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Even better than the original. This one provides some true fun as Dudikoff and James go undercover to Probe the mystery why marines are being kidnapped turns out it involves ninjas. American Ninja II is a best bet for a late night action movie festival. Dudikoff and James last movie together (before Steve James sadly died in 1996). American Ninja II is a must see for fans of the genre thanks to some humor and excellent action scenes. Steve James really steals the show as the sidekick who can handle dialog as well as action scenes. The film feels low rent but you can do a lot worse when it comes to this genre. American Ninja II is a likable action romp that rises above it's low budget and entertains.

Steve James originally didn't want to appear in this first sequel, since it was to be shot in South Africa (which was still under apartheid). He later admitted that he had a lot of fun making the movie, which is evident onscreen. Like the first movie, James steals the show from Dudikoff, both in his martial arts skills and with a bouncy performance that makes him a treat to watch. The best that can be said about Dudikoff's performance is that he seems to be a lot more comfortable in front of the camera than he was the first time around. He's still very unemotional, has almost no dialogue, and it's still clear he knows little to nothing about martial arts, seeing how he does pretty simple moves (when not being doubled.)

Despite the movie being weighed down by Dudikoff's presence, it's still a fun movie, certainly better than the first movie. The locations are eye-catching, giving the movie a nice backdrop. The pace is quicker, giving us little chance to be bored between the action sequences. And there's certainly plenty of action, with dozens of ninjas popping up everywhere at any time. Yes, there is a cheesiness to the entire enterprise, from George Clinton's synthesizer score to the ludicrous scheme of the villain... but hey, it's a *fun* kind of cheese, one that makes you smile instead of grit your teeth. Sometimes a little silliness is what the doctor ordered, and it's also a nostalgic blast for those into '80s action flicks.

I enjoyed the first American Ninja but this is even more fly high kicking than the original. It has more hand to hand combat fights rather than sword fights. Also in this film Michael Dudikoff dus a great flying kick. This is worth more than ($)

American Ninja 2 is a lower budgeted sequel, but it is better than the original. Dudikoff is back and so is his muscle bound partner Steve James. The story is entirely laughable, but Dudikoff kicks but in the action lead. Again I enjoyed American Ninja 2, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone except fans of B-Action movies or Golan-Globus fans. This was the last good American Ninja entry, 3-5 don't measure up.

Michael Dudikoff and Steve James return for Action as they must stop a drugdealer from creating super-ninjas.this is the best of the series which contains humor and action to keep you intrested,but it's ok to buy if you love action movie,but if you love Art your better off renting.

I just love this movie. Michael Dudikoff is such a great actor. I enjoy all his movies.

This movie is great because it shows that martial arts can be funny and serious at the same time. Most of the comic relief is supplied by James. Example: Yelling at the ninja to stay down after he had beaten him to a bloody pulp. Or Throwing a grenade while saying "Merry Christmas." The martial arts scenes, in my opinion, are really well done. The final scene is jaw dropping. Some of the fight scene make your stomach turn as the sight of damage that Dudikoff causes on these mindless ninja's. This movie is a must see for any marital arts/ninja movie fan.

I saw Avenging Force and I love that movie!!! Michael Dudikoff is the best actor! I'ts a pitty that he's not for sale any more! I love his new movies as well!! To Michael:Keep on going!!!

The movie was cool and interesting. Only if the other American Ninja movies where the same price as this one I would bye them all.

AMERICAN NINJA 2 ROCK"S!!!!!! So SWEET, BETTER than the first, BEST one OF THEM ALL!!!!!!!! BUY IT and see for your self how GREAT this movieis!

Steve James and Michael Dudikoff are sent to South Africa to investigate the evil shenanigans of a drug lord who's kidnapped a scientist in order to make an army of "super ninjas".

The fight scenes are good (my favorite was the beach scene), the story's entertaining, the locations are beautiful. This movie could have easily have been as good as the first AMERICAN NINJA except for a few things that I found very distracting:

1) Steve and Michael are briefed towards the beginning by the commanding officer. The behind the back shot features a stand in for Dudikoff. How do I know? Cause he turns around and looks directly at the camera!

2) At the beach fight scene Dudikoff throws a stick (!) at one of the ninjas, it bounces off the ninja's stomach and he falls over dead.

3) When the master ninja throws a knife during the final fight scene the knife does not leave his hand. The camera just pans over to a screaming guy with a knife sticking out his throat.

4) The fight scene in the bar had way too much funny business going on. This is suppose to be a serious movie, not NORTH TO ALASKA.

Then again compare the $350,000 budget on Part 2 to the $1,000,000 budget on Part 1 and this film is pretty impressive. Check it out.