Review of American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) by Greg P — 26 Jul 2010
American Ninja 2 was a decent follow-up to the original. Michael Dudikoff and Steve James reprise their roles of Joe Armstrong and Jackson respectively and are now on a tropical island helping Marines.
Dudikoff turns in about the same performance here but seems to have a little more trouble with the opposing ninjas at times but they don't stand much of a chance. James has some pretty funny lines here (yelling at the ninja to stay down for one) and does more in the sense of action and fighting which was pretty cool.
The fight choreography is ok here and fun to watch but you never really get the sense that the characters are in any real danger and some of the ninja seem pretty inept, especially on the beach. Lastly, and this gives the movie an extra half star, American Ninja 2 has one of the greatest goofs in movie history.
In a scene where Wild Bill is talking to Joe and Jackson in his office, another actor is standing in for Dudikoff as the two are leaving. It is so totally obvious and he even looks right at the camera and doesn't even look that much like Dudikoff.
It's so funny.
This review of American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) was written by Greg P on 26 Jul 2010.
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation has generally received mixed reviews.
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