Product Details

• Actors: Sam Manu, Jemaine Clement, Linda Tseng, Raybon Kan, David Fane
• Directors: Jason Stutter
• Writers: Jemaine Clement, Jason Stutter
• Producers: Jason Stutter, Andrew Calder, Sue Rogers
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
• DVD Release Date: October 26, 2004
• Run Time: 83 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001ZX0JW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,646 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Tongan Ninja" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a low budget masterpiece., August 28, 2004

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Gerard D. Elmore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tongan Ninja (DVD)

I too saw this little gem at the Hawaii International Film Festival in 02 and have been waiting for this DVD ever since. A big audience favorite. I remember watching this movie with absolutely no idea what it was about. As soon as the first actor starting talking, I knew this one was special. I laughed throughout the whole thing. I have never honestly laughed that hard ever. Me and my friend kept hitting each other trying to stop each other from laughing.

Obivously making the best of every buck this sucker never lets up. Everything is done so spot on professionally that you overlook the low budget nature. There isn't much of story but it's so way over the top, witty, colorful, and creative that you can't but help smile at the chaos being thrown up on the screen...Truly a low budget work of art.

Total motivation for aspiring filmmakers who don't have money to spend but have big ideas for movies. This is how it's done.

A definte must see!!!!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Cult Classic, March 1, 2005

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Ida Wirick (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tongan Ninja (DVD)

I was blown away by this low-budget, high quality film. While the cast and crew eschew a self-deprecating humor in reference to their own work (don't forget to see the "interviews" after the movie), the viewer's experience is one of appreciation and awe.
The movie does to the martial arts genre what "Airplane" did to mainstream Hollywood films, only better. The plot is a perfect vehicle for the physical humor, and subtly hilarious script of brilliant writers and cast members.
With satirical nods to the great cinema of the 20th century, Stutter keeps the viewer belly laughing while trying not to miss the next joke.
Also, Sam Manu is my hero.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Off-the-wall Kiwi humor deliciously skewers B-grade Martial Arts movies, October 18, 2007

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V. Homewood (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tongan Ninja (DVD)

This movie is totally tongue-in-cheek and over the top funny. If you've ever watched a B-grade Martial Arts movie, plus any of a number of blockbusters over the past few decades, you'll get a kick out of it. As a Kiwi living in the US, I appreciated the sly digs at NZ culture on top of all that. Take nothing seriously in this movie and you will be laughing the whole time. The good news is that now this is out on DVD, the rental shops are carrying it. However it is so good, you will want to own it, to share with friends and families. Enjoy!