3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998)

Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum and Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is invaded by an army of ninjas led by Medusa, who wants to take over the park and hold the owners for ransom. 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain is another terrible flick starring Hulk Hogan and a bunch of kids and other actors who i have never really heard off until today. If you love this kind of Franchise watch this one as well but if not? Skip this and go watch anything from the 1990's except this movie or any other Hulk Hogan flick that was released.

Uggh! This is a terrible film and this was obvious by the first scene. The film begins with three very white-bread kids being taught by their grandfather how to be ninjas in some sort of Mario Brothers-like training facility. Considering how similar all this looks to "Pocket Ninjas" (the #4 lowest ranked film on IMDb's Bottom 100 list), I knew I was in for a painful time! Soon after leaving grandpa's house, the three annoying brats go with their friends to an amusement park that is about to be taken over by the lamest villains in history--Loni Anderson and Jim Varney as 'Medusa' and 'Lothar'!! And, oh God say it isn't so, it's up to the thee kids AND Hulk Hogan to save the day. Can it get any worse?!?! Well, with tons of lame stunts, tons of special effects and minimal acting, the answer is YES! To show the FBI that they mean business, once the baddies take over the park, they make certain rides go SLIGHTLY faster!!! What beasts!! In fact, while there is lots of punching and kicking, this is only family-friendly violence--so the kids naturally win and no one shoots, stabs or even tickles their opponents. Because of this and the constantly insipid writing, the film is a total bore to anyone older than about 6.So should this movie be on the infamous Bottom 100 list? I think probably not for two reasons. First, very, very young kids will enjoy this insipid crap--and to me, a film should not be on the list if it is in any way enjoyable. Second, the production values are not that terrible and the film makes no attempt to be anything more than it is--a dopey little film that would most likely make a parent kill themselves or the kids if they are forced to watch it!!

After watching 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain I have become a changed man. Before I was lost in a fog of listlessness and melancholy. I was in a state of deep depression that for all intents and purposes was inescapable. But then like a toaster dropped into the bathtub of my life, 3 Ninjas: High Ninja Mountains Hyper, changed it all. From the tight and clever writing to the on point set and lighting design everything was solid.A real stand out here was Terry "Hulk" Hogan as Dave "The Dragon" Dragon a semi washed up television star who is performing his final show at Mega Mountain. In what can be seen as art mimicking life in a sick form of jurisdiction.The only weak point here is the basic plan of the terrorists. For a group of highly trained mercs, lead by Lothar Zogg no less, it was lacking in forethought. Everyone knows you need to take into account ninjas being the monkey in your wrench.All in all 3 Ninjas: Mega Assault on Hyper Mountain is a fine film. I'd give it a shot if it happens to come on cable or the like.

This movie was a real treat. I say "treat" in the sense that it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen, hence I love it. The plot is ridiculous & other posters have done a good job at pointing out the shortcomings so I'll keep this brief. As someone alluded to previously & after a secondary viewing last night re-enforced, it is quite comical how the "terrorists" go through extreme measures to get into the park (ie; having a ship offshore, jet skis, scuba diving, underwater lasers etc,) when they could just pay the nominal fee to gain access to the park! That was great. Hulk Hogan as always, is a crowd pleaser. I like at the end when he knocks off the tops of the underwater breathing apparatuses with a single blow & they masquerade as oxygen diffusing projectiles! Jim Varney obviously was funny in his role as the antagonist, no doubt ashamed to be cast in such a lousy movie. And the three "ninjas"? Don't even get me started. So cheesy with the Ayais! over & over. Terrible actors, but it all adds to the ambiance of a wonderful film, albeit low budget & misconstrued, unintentional comedy. Would highly recommend, & it goes without saying that a solid buzz while embarking on such a journey will no doubt add to the enjoyment derived from this little gem. Cheers!