Ninja III: The Domination
Ninja III: The Domination
R | 14 September 1984 (USA)
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Aerobics instructor Christie Ryder becomes possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja when she comes to his aid after he was shot down.

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FlashCallahan

Kelly from Breakin' has changed her name and by doing this has been possessed by the evil spirit of a dying ninja. At first, changes in her behaviour is limited to having strange interactions with an arcade game, doing strange, erotic things with V8 juice, and being attracted to the hairiest guy this side of Alec Baldwin. But soon enough, she's killing the officers responsible for the ninja's death, and can only be stopped by another ninja.........The Cannon Group. That company would either make you jump for joy or shudder in fear when you sit down to watch a movie and see their logo appear pre-credits. Luckily I'm in the former, because I know the excellent cheese that they can produce, and here, it's one of the most pungent cheese-feasts I've seen from their studios.So it's the third in their Ninja series of films, all unrelated in both story and narrative, but they do have the word Ninja in the title. But I'd also subliminally class it as an unofficial three-quel to Breakin', because Dickey is literally playing the same character.But what do the makers do to make this stand out from all the other Ninja based films released around this time? Why, they cross the Ninja movie with The Exorcist.......So, not only do we have your usual slew of throwing stars finding their way into hench mans faces, we ha a prolonged sequence of Dickey being possessed, and with no disrespect to the film, it's hilarious. From spinning her full body around and around, and blurting out incomprehensible nonsense, it really does make the film standout, for all the wrong reasons of course, but in essence, it's a wonderful concept.Dickey for some reason, has always been a sort of screen presence, but here the focus is on her, rather than a dance style, and she handles her scenes pretty well, despite the things the script gets her to do (you'll never see vegetable juice in the same light again), she's watchable enough, even if her acting is a little questionable.Sho Kosugi comes in halfway through the film to try and give the audience sense of the uneven narrative, and gives us all the exposition to makes us give the possession lark the benefit of the doubt.The fight choreography is a little stodgy and lethargic, but if you've seen the other two ninja films, you'll forgive its shortcomings. Side characters are hilarious, and the love interest would put Chewbacca to shame on the hair level.All in all, it's a must for anyone who likes The Cannon Group, as this has to be one of their most bonkers movies ever made, and it's all the better for it.Plus it's the best film ever made about an attempted sexual assault by five men in broad daylight, where there is a group of people looking on, and ones a police officer!!!Luckily though the potential victims is Dickey, and she's possessed!Essential cheese

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ichocolat

Let me repeat my question; How many police officers does it takes to kill a possessed ninja ? Come on, have a guess. 10, 20? Not even close. It takes hundreds of them to kill one enraged, possessed ninja ! Never mind the body count, the police chief will just shout to his subordinate to conduct another round of attack to finish the ninja off, knowing full well that those subordinates will not return to their families ever again.And the flashdance, was it really needed? I mean, I imagine ninja flicks should be all fight and cool moves, not some aerobics class with sweaty people in the crowded gym.A stupid sequel, did not warrant a good comment. So sorry dear producer, but 1/10 is the best rating I can give.

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Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW)

I've always been fascinated by ninjistsu, who would know that it will go further than beyond. In "Ninja III", it's fun creepy and intriguing. A ninja gets shot up by the police, and uses his spirit for revenge. The victim, a lovely young woman named Christie(Lucinda Dickey). She falls for the cop who was involved in the shooting. The love scene where she pours the V8 on her body knocked me out! The ninja's death gets the attention of another in Japan named Yamada(Sho Kosugi) he comes to America not only to save Christie, but to put the ninja back to the grave. Simply because he put out Yamada's left eye with a shuriken(throwing star). The fight scenes were excellent. I liked the part when the plywood falls on Yamada, and he splits it with his foot. And when he was caught, he tells the officer Christie was involved with that everything will be fine. Rule of thumb: Never under estimate a ninja. He took out the other cops without killing them. And he did his thing without worry. Of course, Chirstie did her best trying to put the ninja in his place for using her a tool for revenge. It was a good movie, great for martial arts buffs. 3 out of 5 stars!

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Martini_Boy

After seeing this movie, I have no choice but to write a review in the hopes that there are others like me out there who were blown away by the rocket fueled ninja action and white hot sexual titillation that is Ninja III: The Domination.We all know that Sho Kosugi rocks. That is a given, but how about Jordan Bennett's ultra macho interpretation of his character police officer "Billy Secord"? Bravo Mr. Bennett, bravo. You prove early on, while trying to seduce the buxom Christie (played to perfection by one Miss Lucinda Dickey of Breakin' fame)that you are not afraid to take chances on your craft. I particularly enjoyed how you do not feel the need to step in and attempt to help her as 4 thugs try to rape her outside her gym. Oh you could have helped sure, but by standing there and watching you let her know who was boss. Secord will wear the pants in this relationship. I also enjoyed how Mr. Bennett was not afraid to repeatedly take off his shirt or wear the wife-beater tank top despite his gorilla like shoulders and back. Back and shoulder hair are hot and Secord knows it. And How about Lucinda Dickey? All I can say is "KABOOM" - I see a sex bomb getting ready to explode. She's got all the right moves as both a temptress and a martial arts whiz. The chemistry behind Dickey and Bennett is what makes this movie tick. You'd think she would hate him because he's kind of a cheesy jerk, but no my friends. The animal magnetism is too strong to resist, and they bond like crazy glue. Sho Kasugi is not as prominent as you might think, though still a main character, which is fine by me because all I wanted was more Bennett and Dickey. He does seem to wear a lot of eye makeup which was nice to see. The special effects? Wow. That is all I can say. I will not give away the ending but let's just say it will not disappoint. I love Ninja III: The domination, and can only hope that there is a Ninja 4. I give it a 5 out of 5 throwing stars. disappoint.

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