Review of Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) by Joe S — 19 May 2008

Sorta funny. I love Farley and it's still only barely watcheable. NOT his worst work, so that tells you something.

This review of Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) was written by Joe S on 19 May 2008.

Beverly Hills Ninja has generally received mixed reviews.

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