Full Metal Ninja

About This Movie

Full Metal Ninja is a curious mash-up that takes you on a wild ride through the late '80s action landscape. The film is a Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the Korean film Warrior, but what makes it distinct is the new ninja sequences added in. The pacing is erratic, oscillating between moments of genuine tension and some almost laughably cheesy martial arts scenes. The practical effects have a certain raw charm; you can almost see the crew behind the camera trying to make the most of their budget. The performances are varied, some actors bring a certain gravitas to their roles while others seem out of their depth, adding to the film's unique flavor. It's a mix of revenge-driven narrative and the fantasy of ninja lore, all wrapped in that unmistakable '80s vibe.

Hong Kong edit of 1984's WarriorFeatures new ninja sequencesUneven pacing and charm in practical effects