3 Ninjas Kick Back
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: May 6, 1994 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
39
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
3
Negative:
7
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
VarietyEmanuel Levy
3 Ninjas Kick Back clearly was made with an eye on the international movie market. Set mostly in Japan and adding a female ninja to the three boys, this high-spirited adventure succeeds in conveying the positive and fun elements of both Japanese and American cultures. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Writer Mark Saltzman and director Charles T. Kanganis do a fine job of keeping things happening and moving in an easy yet highly kinetic fashion. Although aimed at children, this smart-looking TriStar release is actually more inventive and better-paced than many a comedy for adults. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyLois Alter Mark
Filled with martial-arts action, bathroom humor, and slapstick, 3 Ninjas Kick Back even has a politically correct kicker: The champion ninja is a girl. Read full review
63
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Who was this movie made for? Not for me, that's sure, but I have a hunch younger kids will find it satisfying. Read full review
50
Tampa Bay TimesSteve Persall
It only took one sequel for 3 Ninjas to learn what four mutant turtles discovered the third time around: The best way to liven a dull, repetitive premise is to take it on the road. [06 May 1994, p.6]
50
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
In this second round of so-so kung-foolery, three brothers once again strain credibility and make sushi out of new foes. [06 May 1994, p.5D]
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
You don't have to be aligned with the forces of evil to despise this infantile, obnoxious sequel to 1992's surprisingly enjoyable 3 NINJAS. Read full review
38
The Seattle TimesJeff Shannon
Although it is as harmless as its predecessor - and harmless should not be mistaken for a compliment - there is only one sad conclusion to be drawn from this kind of profiteering kiddie fodder: We owe our children better than this. Read full review
30
The New York TimesStephen Holden
A hectic free-for-all with no point at all. Read full review
25
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
Junk food laced with testosterone. Read full review
25
Baltimore SunStephen Hunter
A veritable clinic in irritation. Just thinking about it irritates me deeply. Read full review
25
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
Badly made, badly acted and badly written. [07 May 1994, p.E3]
20
The A.V. ClubRyan Vlastelica
Going from subplot to subplot illustrates the apathy that exists on every level of the filmmaking, from the screenplay to the fight choreography. Read full review
20
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
The movie brings no new material to the screen and banks on the fact that its underage audience has an unschooled memory. Don't insult your kids with this choppy, unimaginative film product. Read full review
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