American Ninja 3
No more Dudikoff instead we get David Bradley as Sean Davidson, another American with Ninja training. The only real link to one and two is Steve James as Curtis Jackson who once again kicks ass and steals the show. Its all so silly the Power rangers comparisons are not unfair, with another ludicrous Bond villain in play and some nifty pre-mission impossible face mask stunts.
American Ninja 4
Dudikoff returns and teams up with David Bradley to take out a ruthless islamic terrorist bent on making an atomic bomb. At this point you know what to expect however this one throws some added sadism into some of the scenes. Its still a lot of fun and better than its reputation suggests but at this point I'm not about to go hunting part 5 on youtube.
Avenging force
Made between American Ninja 1 + 2 with Dudikoff and James reuniting with director Sam Firstenberg for a new orleans based action thriller with overtones of the most dangerous game. James plays a senate candidate who becomes a target for right wing extremists, Dudikoff plays his friend and ex secret service agent who ends up having to fight the group.
Actually miles better than any of the American Ninja films this one is a solid, no-nonsense action thriller that's well written and shot. Dudikoff actually gets to act and the fights are way more brutal than any of the scenes in the Ninja series. This one is highly recommended.
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