3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: April 7, 1995 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
39
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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1
Mixed:
1
Negative:
4
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70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
The martial-arts sequences are zesty, a description that applies to this well-crafted movie as a whole. Read full review
42
The A.V. ClubRyan Vlastelica
While the third film has a little more narrative coherence—involving corporate pollution on a Native American tribe’s land—it’s also lazy in a way that’s hard to look past. Read full review
38
The Seattle TimesJohn Hartl
It's no more obnoxious than the original, and in several ways it's more interesting. [08 Apr 1995, p.C7]
30
VarietyJoe Leydon
There’s barely enough plot for a half-hour episode of a weekly TV series spinoff. And there’s even less here in terms of acting, writing and filmmaking polish to appeal to anyone over the age of 10. Read full review
25
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Grown-ups will come away feeling violated by the film's clumsy comedy, ancient plot, and unimaginative action sequences. Read full review
25
Chicago Sun-TimesErnest Tucker
Ninjas triumph over anything -- except stupid cliches. [18 Apr 1995, p.24]
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