3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

1998

3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

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This is the fourth in the 3 Ninjas action-adventure series with retired ninja Grandpa Mori (Victor Wong) as the connective device linking all four films. Following the low-rent 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (a 1992 production which went unreleased until 1995), the fourth boosts the budget and features three new lead youngsters plus assorted "guest stars." Grandpa Mori teaches martial arts to his three grandchildren: 15-year-old Rocky (Mathew Botuchis), 14-year-old Colt (Michael J. O'Laskey II), and 8-year-old Tum Tum (J.P. Roeske II). On a trip to the Mega Mountain amusement park, the three boys are joined by their computer genius neighbor, 13-year-old Amanda (Chelsey Earlywine), daughter of a movie special FX designer. The villainous Medusa (Loni Anderson) leads a ninja army to Mega Mountain. With her head henchman Lothar (Jim Varney), Medusa intends to move into Mega Mountain's master control center and hold the park patrons for a $10 million ransom. However, former TV star Dave Dragon (Hulk Hogan) happens to be making an appearance at the park, and the combination of Dave, Rocky, Colt, Tum Tum, and Amanda makes life difficult for Medusa and her warriors.

Rating:

PG (For nonstop martial arts action, some gunplay and mild language)
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family
Directed By:

Sean McNamara
Written By:

Sean McNamara, Jeff Phillips
In Theaters:

Apr 10, 1998 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Oct 2, 2001
Runtime:

93 minutes
Studio:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Cast

Hulk Hogan
as Dave Dragon

Loni Anderson
as Medusa

Jim Varney
as Lothar Zogg

Mathew Botuchis
as Rocky

Michael J. O'Laskey II
as Colt

J.P. Roeske II
as Tum Tum

Victor Wong
as Grandpa Mori

Alan McRae
as Sam Douglas

Margarita Franco
as Jessica

Chelsey Earlywine
as Amanda

James Paul Roeske II
as Tum Tum Douglas

Lindsay Felton
as Jennifer

Kirk Baily
as Carl

Travis McKenna
as Buelow

Brendan O'Brien
as Zed

Pat Mahoney
as Harry Jacobson

Emily Roeske
as Little Karate Girl

Syntrell Ryder
as Jennifer's Friend

Anthony Fiorino
as Lars

Walter Newton
as Moving Man

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Critic Reviews for 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (3) | Rotten (6)

Only small children with limited attention spans will be impressed by the lackluster kung-foolishness

March 26, 2009 | Full Review…

Joe Leydon
Variety
Top Critic
Things are in a pretty sad state when Hulk Hogan gives a movie's most touching performance.

January 1, 2000 | Full Review…

Anita Gates
New York Times
Top Critic
The franchise is losing altitude fast.

January 1, 2000 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review…

Peter Stack
San Francisco Chronicle
Top Critic
Abrasively loud, gratingly acted, appallingly directed and without a moral core, this "3 Ninjas" also boasts a screenplay with the most "Unhhhs" of the decade, that exquisite sound you make when trying to anihilate another human with your foot or a karate

January 19, 2006

Brandon Judell
Entertainment Asylum
Quote not available.

October 7, 2005 | Rating: 2/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
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March 27, 2004 | Rating: 1/5

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality & Practice

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Audience Reviews for 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain

Apr 10, 2011

Yes. I bought the DVD and gave it a high rating. Don't hate me. The reason for the rating and the fact I bought it was because of Jim Varney. He does an excellent job as Lothar Zogg and is sexy to boot. Before we all start hating on Hulk Hogan, let's take a look at Loni Anderson who, by far, takes the 'Most Wooden Performance Award' of the century. She was not convincing at all as Medusa and if this is a kids' movie, why was she wearing that skanky outfit? She was much better on 'WKRP in Cinncinati'. Mr. Varney steals the show and I would've been happy to see him in every scene. He truly oustshines the entire cast, including the three ninjas themselves. I was actually rooting for Lothar to be successful in his mission. Tum Tum's yells started grating on my nerves after a while. Medusa's nephews, where do I start? How did they ever break into the theme park? All, but Lothar, didn't have the intelligence to do such a thing. Ok, Victor Wong was great, too. Maybe if Varney had cast and directed this movie, it wouldn't have flopped. Only Varney seemed to give 100% to his role. The rest? Well, I would've been satisfied if it was a one man show staring Varney. Oh, wait, I have his commercials. Now, that's worth watching repeatedly. If you're really, truly a fan of Varney's then you might want to get this simply for him and in his memory. If not, leave it in the bin.

Stacy A Super Reviewer
Sep 06, 2010

I only saw this movie because a younger sibling was watching it. I didn't want to see it really, and I regret watching it. I'm glad they've stopped making the 3 ninjas movies.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Aug 15, 2009

The 3 Ninjas have lost all their magic by now, and the new actors don't help

Jason O Super Reviewer
Dec 11, 2007

They killed the characters... i hate htis movie. F it

Vincent T Super Reviewer