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Plot: A slapstick comedy starring Chris Farley, Beverly Hills Ninja is part prop-gag movie and part testament to the late comedian's physical comedic abilities. As a baby, Haru (Farley) appeared on t...( read more read more... )he coastal shores of Japan. Legend has it that a foreigner would arrive and become the greatest ninja ever, known as the "Great White Ninja." As Haru grew, it became apparent: he was not the one. But when a beautiful stranger named Sally (Nicollette Sheridan) appears at the dojo seeking a ninja's help, Haru finds his calling. Through a series of mix-ups (generally caused by Haru himself), Haru is framed for murder and he follows Sally to Beverly Hills to set things right. Finding out Sally's boyfriend is a counterfeiter and murderer, Haru with the help of hotel bellboy Joey (Chris Rock) and unknowingly with the help of his ninja brother Gobei (Robin Shou) takes down the counterfeit ring and finds his place among the ninja clan.

Beverly Hills Ninja is full of individual comic gags that are hilarious in their purity--call it sadistic, but sometimes it's just plain funny watching a guy unwittingly walk into a lamppost while carrying on a conversation. Farley was a master at these tried-and-true gags, which reach right back into the origins of comedy. But it's not all slapstick; a scene where Haru is so taken by dancers at a local strip bar that he joins in is reminiscent of the mud-wrestling scene from Stripes. Beverly Hills Ninja may be considered a low-brow romp, but a romp it is nonetheless. --Shannon Gee

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  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 31, 2008
    beverly hills ninja is a great comedy to watch. chirs farley is funny at his best. there is a whole bunch of scenes that were hillarious. i still think they r till this day. this movie will never be old or fogotten. it will always make me laugh till the end of time. i recommend this movie to all who hasnt seen it. go out & buy or rent it. its one movie u dont wont to miss trust me.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 11, 2008
    this film is basically here for farley to provide us all with physical humor. luckily for us, mr. farley is a pretty fantastic physical comedian. it's not as good as his movies with david spade, but it's still got its moments.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 6, 2008
    Very Funny. A Chris Farley classic. Not the greatest comedy but I liked it. Chris had the physical comedy down to a tee. Wish he was still around to make more of these goof ball movies.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 28, 2008
    Years ago, "Haru" (the late Chris Farley) was discovered inside a chest by a group of ninjas. He grows up believing that he is the "great white ninja" foretold in ancient scrolls. However, nothing could be further from the truth.

    He has not become a master ninja, and has only been able to master very few skills. He is overweight and accident-prone, and not too bright.

    One day, he is told by his Sensei (Soon-Tek Ho) to stay behind and tend to the shrine as those who graduated to ninja in "Haru's" class go on some mission. As he is messing around with a tight-fitting ninja uniform, a woman calling herself "Sally" (Nicollette Sheridan) comes in looking to hire a ninja to tail her boyfriend, "Martin" (Nathaniel Parker).

    Based on a matchbook "Sally" dropped, "Haru" goes to Beverly Hills to find her. He also finds out that "Martin" is involved in counterfeiting foreign money. Also, he discovers that he can not adapt to Western civilization.

    Out of the entire cast, Farley is the reason to see this movie. He really should have been a Hollywood stuntman. The guy will do just about anything to his body for a laugh, no matter the level of physical harm. For a guy of his size, he was flexible, as evident with martial arts fights in the movie. He is also good with using props set up in the room he is in, which are for a few good laughs.

    In fact, there are many laughs in this film. There are just not enough side-splitting ones. If you ask me, the laughs are actually some really good chuckles. I also didn't laugh at every joke, possibly because I didn't think they were that funny.

    I felt that none of the supporting cast had any real chemistry with Farley. Sheridan was OK when she was with him, but sometimes didn't set up the jokes for Farley's punchlines very well. Chris Rock seemed to me to be playing himself as seen during his days on "Saturday Night Live" more than a character.

    I also felt that the supporting characters were not well developed. "Gobei" (Robin Shou) was mostly there for his real-life martial arts skills, but was pretty good with the limited amount of physical comedy he was subject to. If you ask me, the majority of the supporting cast were there to make a buck.

    Out of the most recent movies I've seen, this one has the most memorable soundtrack. Many of the songs are martial arts themed popular songs or covers of classic songs like "Kung-Fu Fighting". I pretty much liked the music in this one.

    For a martial arts movie, there really isn't a lot of martial arts in it. There is one extended fight in the entire movie, wish some brief ones through out. Even though Farley was trained for the movie, but he uses the ancient form of fighting more for jokes. He even uses martial arts weaponry for laughs more than what they are made for.

    Sadly, I can't recommend this as a "Must See" movie. I would say it is more suited for watching on television when nothing else is on.
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    July 23, 2008
    Chris Farley is always worth watching! Anyone from the good SNL era are worth watching even if they bomb!
  • 0.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 20, 2008
    This might've honestly been the movie that forced Farley back down the Drug path. Very bad movie, nothing like Tommy Boy / Black Sheep.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 4, 2008
    This movie received horrible reviews when it came out. I think people had the wrong expectations. I found this movie to be hilarious. I never tire of it.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 17, 2008
    Oh my days! I havn't seen it in such a long time.. but golly.. I really did laugh.. I sjhould see it again.. And re-rate it though!!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 10, 2008
    haha this one of da best movies ever if you like your comedy/action/kung fu movies haha its hillarious
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • 1.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 28, 2008
    Farley was not funny too me ever, he was just really good at being obnoxious, for a Big Man, John Candy will always be one of the great actors in my heart.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 21, 2008
    Chris Farley reminds me of a latter-day Lou Costello. I guess that would make me sentimental and not a good critic for this movie. LOL. (Like I know anything about critiquing...I only know what I like)
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 11, 2008
    I'm totally embarassed to say that I love this movie It's silly and fun and makes no sense. Good times. I miss you, Chris Farley. You were a crazy inspiration to many.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 28, 2007
    what a movie! i don't think any other actor could have played this part better! you gotta love chris, he definately made this movie worth waching
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 17, 2007
    If you don't like this movie, there's got to be something wrong with you. You can't not appreciate Chris Farley and what he's contributed to the world. I just wish we could've seen a lot more of him. Oh man what movies could be if he were still alive...
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 5, 2007
    Displays Chris Farley's physical comedic talents nicely and Robin Shou gets to steal a lot of scenes as a competent ninja weighed down by Farley's bumbling.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 20, 2007
    cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 18, 2007
    one of the funniest movies!!! i absoultly loved this movie if you have not seen it, see it you'll laugh!!! lol
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 15, 2007
    To be honest I don't really remember this movie. I saw it when I was like 12, and I probably thought it was funny..
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    October 6, 2007
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 4, 2007
    Funny I suppose, if your a Chris Farley fan anyway. Very stupid plot though and mostly just some re-hashes of Farley's jokes from SNL and his other movies.

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  • Rated: (PG-13)
  • Directed by: Dennis Dugan
  • Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy
  • Released: January 17, 1997
  • DVD Released: March 6, 2001

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