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This youth-oriented martial arts comedy concerns three children (Colt, Rocky, and Tum Tum) who are instructed in the art of ninjitsu by their grandfather, Ninja Master Mori (Victor Wong). Another of M... read more read more...ori's former pupils grew up to be notorious underworld figure Hugo Snyder (Rand Kingsley), who -- attempting to get the boys' FBI agent dad off his back -- orders the young ninjas kidnapped. In usual Disney fashion, the chopsocky children turn the tables on their inept kidnappers, but get in bigger trouble when a group of ninjas keeps them prisoner in the hold of a ship. Action-packed, but not overly violent, 3 Ninjas is a lot of fun for kids and its success at the box-office led to two sequels. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: June 3, 2003

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    August 17, 2011
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    Grew up on this movie as well. It will always be a classic to me.
  • May 4, 2011
    My brother made me watch this when he was a kid, it sort of tried to cash in on the whole ninja craze, and it's a cute kids movie for the most part. I didn't think it was that good, but it's not bad either, it's just okay.
  • January 25, 2011
    I used to like this when I was younger, but it's just way too hammy for its own good. It's the poor man's Home Alone and Karate Kid combined with far less impressive results. The story is just so terrible and the production value is not even all that decent. Only pre-teens will b... read moree tricked into liking this for its violent premise.
  • August 18, 2010
    Bland, silly family movie that tries too hard and takes too much from Ninja Turtles and Home ALone to really be a success on it's own. That sounds a little too harsh, but it's basically true. I mean, I liked it when I was a kid, but I saw it a couple of months ago, and I was amaz... read moreed at how mediocre it is. It's not incredibly bad, but it's close. And no, it's not just because I'm becoming a snob, either. If you don't believe me, then see it for yourself then get back to me.
  • July 19, 2010
    really fun for nostalgic purposes, and its effective for its primary audience, but the film fails in the secondary purpose of a kids movie, which is to entertain the parents who have to watch the film 30 times with their kids. its a fun movie, but doesnt hold up at all.
  • August 15, 2009
    "3 Ninjas" is one of my favorite movies from when I was a kid. Three boys are trained by their grandfather (Victor Wong III) to become disciplined ninjas who use their skill only when it becomes necessary. They will need it a lot to get past some kidnappers and other ninjas who w... read moreant to kidnap them. They must try to defend themselves against anyone who stands in their way.
    Unlike most fighting movies, "3 Ninjas" has a lot of comedy involved with it. One of the funniest parts is when some kidnappers break into their house. They mix laxative with a drink and offer to give it to one of the kidnappers, and he takes it. On top of that, the fighting scenes are awesome as well. When I saw this movie the first time, I wanted to learn karate. I later signed up at a karate school and took it for about 4 months.

    "3 Ninjas" is a great movie and if you don't mind seeing a comedy movie with some fighting in it, I recommend getting this movie. You'll never lose your interest while you're watching it. It's a lot better than the other 3 Ninja movies. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. This was one of my favorite childhood movies and I know I'd still love watching it today, and I plan to buy it in due time.
  • February 29, 2008
    Take it for what it is, three ballers saving the reputation of their grandpa
  • October 1, 2007
    oh gosh. been a while.
  • September 3, 2007
    Good for kids. A very simple watch.
  • March 20, 2007
    This was probably my favorite childhood movie along with Jurassic Park.

Critic Reviews


Kevin McCarthy
December 17, 2010
Kevin McCarthy, WJFK-FM (CBS Radio)

If you are under the age of ten, this movie was made for you.

Scott Weinberg
December 4, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Loud and mindless mini-chop socky stuff.

Joseph McBride
March 27, 2009
Joseph McBride, Variety

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Stephen Holden
May 20, 2003
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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Emanuel Levy
August 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Michael Dequina
January 14, 2004
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

No review available.

David Poland
July 26, 2002
David Poland, Hot Button

No review available.

Pamela Bruce
January 1, 2000
Pamela Bruce, Austin Chronicle

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