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I love   Ninja III: The Domination  (1984). It's ludicrous. I love it  because  it's ludicrous. It has ninja, a glowing, floating sword, a love scene involving V8, aerobics, a demonic possession scene featuring  James Hong , an arcade game that shoots rainbow lights and a fantastic soundtrack/synthesized score. Producers  Menahem Golan  and  Yorum Globus , director  Sam Firstenberg , and writer  James R. Silke  pull no punches (while the characters deliver  all  the punches) and go all out  and  all in. Extremely rewatchable. Recommended for fans of  Revenge Of The Ninja   (1983) [ review ], and  Big Trouble In Little China  (1986) [ review ], and  Miami Connection   (1987) [ review ]. Sam Firstenberg Feature Films Ranked

Revenge Of The Ninja   (1983) is virtually nonstop action and fun starring the king of '80s ninja films,  Sh o   Kosugi . While  Revenge  doesn't have the supernatural aspect of its in-name only sequel  Ninja III: The Domination  (1984) [ review ], it is nearly as bonkers, thanks to  Sam Firstenberg   and  James R. Silke , who directed and wrote both films, respectively. The plot borrows many elements from classic  Bruce Lee  films—family members killed, a sworn oath of non-violence (which of course must be broken), a move to America, a business acting as a front for drug dealing, gangsters that must be taken out, etc. Despite a great deal of goofiness, the stunts and martial arts are impressive, and the score is awesome. It's a blast to watch Kosugi Sho(w) (sorry) all those baddies who's boss and his real life son  Kane   kicks some major ass (literally). Sam Firstenberg Feature Films Ranked

Loads of ninja action, goofy dialogue, and an amazing score. White ninja, black ninja,  Franco Nero 's intense stares,  Sh o   Kosugi 's physical skills, Christopher George 's smarmy charm. Not sure what more you could ask for.

Back To The Future Part III  (1990) was a blast right from its release. Filmed simultaneously with  Back To The Future Part II   (1989) ( review ) and released six months later, it's amazing how different the two films are. I still give them the same star rating, but, much like the  Indiana Jones  franchise , the third film is my second favorite of the series (my review of the first film  here ).  BTTF III  is simply a ton of fun, has the best action sequences of the three, and the most exciting finale of the  BTTF  series . It's also the most romantic without being overly sappy ( Christopher Lloyd  and  Mary Steenburgen  really shine in that regard). For fans of the genre, the film plays with Western tropes (including some nice homages to classics) in a very pleasing way without being too serious  or  too goofy about it.  Michael J. Fox  is, as always, the perfect lynchpin to the series. Addi...

Four years after  Back To The Future   ( review ) became an international phenomenon, its sequel,  Back To The Future Part II   (1989), was released. It's always been the whackiest, most over-the-top entry in the  BTTF  franchise , but for that I love it.  BTTF II  brought us through three timelines (1985, 2015, and 1955) via clever writing, including an entertaining revisit to events that transpired in the first film. Though silly at times, the gags, visual effects, production design, makeup, and costumes are incredibly inventive and fun. The characters' interactions with their other timeline selves is a joy. As an amped-up sequel that dared to be different,  BTTF II  is  admirable for its audacity and remains a treat. Robert Zemeckis Feature Films Ranked

Forty years ago,  Back To The Future   was unleashed on audiences and an instant classic was born. Despite some problematic elements and despite some logical flaws, I still consider the film a masterpiece (and one of my  Top 100 Films ). It's endlessly fun, rewatchable, and quotable.  Michael J. Fox  as Marty McFly is the picture of effortless charisma.  Christopher Lloyd  as Dr. Emmett Brown is a lovable weirdo.  Robert Zemeckis ' direction hits all the right beats.  Dean Cundey 's cinematography is legendary.  Alan Silvestri 's score is rousing and instantly recognizable.  Huey Lewis And The News ' songs are slices of  pop   perfection .  Drew Struzan 's poster is iconic.  BTTF  raked in box office and for good reason—it's the definition of blockbuster entertainment and, like a sizable portion of the human population, I love it dearly. Zemeckis (who has final rights to the films in the  BTTF...

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Gooble gobble, gooble gobble.  Tod Browning Feature Films Ranked