People of the West have always been interested in the mysteriousJapanese culture, which means there is nothing surprising in the fact that historical pictures about the Land of the Rising Sun replenish the film libraries of the Russian audience. The list of films about ninjas will interest not only fans of martial arts, but also people who want to learn more about the oriental concept of the unity of body and spirit.
Japan is a place where religion andself-improvement is closely related. For example, the martial arts of this nation always teach how each person should develop their body and spirit. We can say that this fact caused the appearance on the television screens of a new generation of characters - ninjas.
Shinobi: the first appearance on the screen
The story of the Japanese warriors, for whom honor was above life, and secrecy and speed is the key to success - this is a topic that became very popular in the middle of the twentieth century.
If you trace the history of the emergence of the term "shinobi", then the name of the murderer – saboteur was given in the XIV century. However, it is more common for a Russian person to call such a specialist “ninja”.
The best screen versions. First place
Directors tried several times to show the imagean elusive killer, but only the creator of the film "Enter Ninja" could capture him truly memorable. It cannot be said that other attempts are unworthy of mention, but their appearance is not so bright. Therefore, “Ninja Included” is a Hollywood piece that is numbered one in the list of films about elusive killers.
The picture is remarkable because it tookParticipation of two first-class actors: Italian Franco Nero and Japanese master of oriental martial arts Sho Kosugi. Finding this film is difficult, since it was released in worldwide distribution in 1981, there is no release on DVD, at least for the time being. But, if you are a connoisseur, and on your shelf there is a place for films about ninjas, a list of the best of which is separate, then take the time for it. Perhaps he will take the highest step of your spectator "pedestal".
Motion pictures have become classics of that generation, so many are perplexed: “How is it possible for today's young generation not to know about it?”.
This artwork has it all: first-class battle scenes, a demonstration of weapons skills and historical costumes.
Sho Kosugi played here the best role of the bada guy named Khasagawa, from which the image was copied by subsequent "villains". The Japanese actor can be considered a unique demonstrator of the use of the ninja weapons arsenal, if you recall the opening footage of the film.
Franco Nero was able to reliably embody the image of Cole - an American who had gone through the school of a Japanese master and gained unique knowledge about the ancient martial art.
Большинство современных боевиков очень сильно remind some scenes from this movie. They were inspired not only by Hollywood actors, but also by some of the multipliers of the time. Remember the four brothers from the animated series, the names of which are still known to any boy - Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello and Leonardo.
It seems that the film deserved first place and will certainly be added to the list of films, the best films about ninjas.
Second place in the list of the best
С чем ассоциируется у вас имя актёра Чака Норриса?The generation of the nineties - with the popular film "Running in Fire." However, the second place in the “best films about ninjas” (lists of films with Norris) will be taken by the film “Octagon”. The appearance of a young actor is subjectively perceived a little differently than in later works, but nevertheless it is difficult not to recognize him.
The uniqueness of this film is that the hero must fight with the crowds of beautiful fighters, and not be part of them, as was the case in most similar stories.
There are two reasons why you should linger on the TV screen if you get this tape: acting and a thoughtful plot with a mysterious plot.
Конечно, можно было бы включить в фильмы про Ninja is a list of the best sequels, which includes “Revenge” (with Sho Kosugi in the lead role), but since this is the second part of the trilogy of the leader of our top, we will not mention it.
Favorite "Mutant Turtles"
The third place is occupied by the film-pearlamong the film trilogies, which tells about four mutating brothers, forced to live in the sewer, until they are met by New York TV reporter April O'Neill.
Our rating “films about ninjas: the list of the best” could not do without the picture “Teenagers of the Turtle-Mutant Ninja”.
The film with the same name was released in 1990year, in the genre of the film live action (action), winning high ratings even in the UK. As far as is known, England has always been famous for its high demands on the content provided. Not the exception of steel and "turtles", so at the time of film distribution, the picture was censored. The reason was the weapon of one of the heroes, which resembled the analogue of nunchacks in action movies with the participation of the famous actor Bruce Lee.
The film is not limited.Early video games were censored, in which Michelangelo’s weapons were completely hidden or replaced with items that could not be used as weapons. It looked ridiculous. By the way, this kind of fragment is found in one of the parts of the trilogy. If you recall, Michelangelo called them "war sausages."
By order of the English government, the name of the film was changed in 1987 to "Mutant Turtle Heroes."
However, by the time the series was released in 2003, this policy was canceled. She no longer influenced the title or the content of the show in any way.
The Ninja Turtles Trilogy is a great comic book adaptation that the action movie lover should watch. Alas, in the modern interpretation of the heroes of the 80s they made awkward King Kongs.
In the top came a film about ninja turtles of the early 90s - this is the best adaptation of the last twenty years.
Action Lover Collection
As you know, laser discs can savemore than ten films, but earlier film lovers were happy with video tapes (for example, VHS). Let's imagine how a collection of “films about ninjas” could look on the shelves of our parents. The list of the best films from the imaginary video library we give:
- "Exit the Dragon";
- "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (film of the 2000s);
- "Drunk Master 2" (in the Russian box office was often called "The Legend of the Drunk Master");
- "The Five Elements of the Ninja" (in our cinemas I went by the name "Chinese SuperJet");
- "Iron Monkey";
- Both parts of the movie "Kill Bill";
- "Scheme eight plus fighter";
- "Fist of Legend";
- "The Shogun's Killers";
- "Tai Chi Master";
- "Police Story";
- "Heroes of the East" (or "Shaolin: ninja challenges");
- "Grandmaster";
- "Mobile cafe";
- "Dismantling in the Bronx";
- "Warriors of Two";
- Street Fighter (meaning 1979 film);
- "Mad Kung Fu Monkey";
- "Ong Bak: Thai warrior";
- "Fencer 2" (the first one is a little inferior and does not fit the place in this list);
- "Have a drink with me";
- "Duel";
- "Wing Chun";
- "China's legendary weapon";
- "Matrix";
- "Brave Archer";
- "Flash point";
- "Five fingers of death";
- "The path of Dragon";
- "Hangmen from Shaolin";
- "Chocolate";
Here are the films that deserve your attention or view with friends, family or acquaintances. Each picture from this list is somehow connected with the art of hand-to-hand combat.
Universal top best films
Three best films named, which means it has cometime to present you a unique selection - the most spectacular films about ninjas. A collection of films is often kept by fans of martial arts on personal computers, in a folder called “must-see”. So, here is the list:
- "Enter the ninja";
- "American Samurai Killer" - this includes all parts of the film where the actor Michael Dudikoff was shot;
- "Terminator Mercenary";
- "Ninja Turtles";
- "Equilibrium".
Top actors
The article is almost finished. All significant films are placed in their places in the top three. It remains only to add to the rating of "top ninja films" a list of the best actors:
1. The first actor in a similar category - Franco Nero.
2. The second is Michael Dudikoff, who brilliantly performed the role in "American Samurai Killer."
3. The third is the "icon" of the image, Sho Kosugi.
The most famous director of the 80s
The director, who made films about ninjas, left a significant mark in the film history of action movies. This is Menachem Golan.
He was born in May 1924, and died in August before last.
Undoubtedly, the Golan is known to many fansmilitants from the distant eighties, when he was co-owner of his cousin Goran Globus. It was at the agreed time that the Canon Group became widely known for its low-budget films.
However, this did not prevent the director from opening to the world public some of some modern Hollywood stars.
If there is the best action movie director of the 80s, then this is undoubtedly Menachem Golan.
