Rotten
Farley, a real lightweight compared to such late, great predecessors John Belushi and John Candy, brings none of Belushi's edgy intelligence, nor Candy's gentle pathos to this comic caricature.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Beverly Hills Ninja
He puts the Mortal back in Kombat.
1997 · 1h 28m · PG-13
Action, Comedy
Directed by
Dennis Dugan
Overview
Haru, an orphaned American who washes ashore in Japan and is mistaken for the great White Ninja of legend. Raised among the finest Ninjas, Haru grows strong and big - very big. With the grace of all Three Stooges rolled into one body, Haru is an embarrassment to his clan. But when a beautiful blonde pleads for his help, Haru is given one dangerous, disastrously funny chance to prove himself.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
14%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A satisfying and sturdy vehicle for Farley that ought to please his fans, youngsters especially.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
A silly movie, with silly jokes and a silly story. But the talents at work in it are not silly.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
The humor the premise throws off is supposed to be funny. It just isn't.
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle
Rotten
Farley might want to be like John Candy, but, while Candy knew how to make an audience laugh, Farley keeps missing the mark.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
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