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The Ninja Mission [VHS]

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The best swedish ninja film ever, but that doesn't say much. An extremely boring film. The directing and cinematography is ok, but the screenplay is stupid. Did you knew that ninjas have poisoned arrows that makes the head or heart explode when the victim gets the poison in his blood? But this film is a cult classic here in Sweden, so many watch this cause it's so bad it's good. Well, watch this on your own risk... you have been warned.

I've seen worse ninja movies before; but even they had more attention to martial arts than this flick does. There seems to be a preoccupation with watching military soldiers being mowed down by gun fire than anything "ninja" at all. Its more like watching a swat team in action. I'd give a lot more to see a ninja against another ninja which is why I'd stay clear of this flick and bet my money on "Revenge of the Ninja" or "Enter the Ninja" as they are some of the greats in this genre.

I call this movie a "Z" movie. It should not be taken seriously. But the budget was apparently very tight and it is in view of that still intresting to see that a movie eventually was presented by Mats Helge. There are of course other action movies out there that are so much better but nevertheless perhaps you should give this Swedish production a chance if you want to spend an hour or so before the TV. Just for fun!

Undoubtedly the best of all Mats Helge films, and what a masterpiece!The lighting is far better than in any other swedish film I can think of, and technically speaking it's flawless in every possible way; a real feast for the eye and great fun for that matter.A must see! .... Come back, Mats Helge; the world needs you!