2.29.2012

Beverly Hills Ninja

Directed by:  Dennis Dugan
Starring:  Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Chris Rock, Robin Shou
Running Time: 1h 45min

Yet another slapstick comedy from Farley which keeps things very very predictable and therefore not funny.  We've seen ALL these jokes before and done better.  The only thing that keeps things interesting is that we do like Farley.  There's just something about him that keeps you watching.  But without a good straight man to play off of his schikt, it just doesn't work as well.  It's hard to laugh at such contrived events.  There are only a few real laugh out loud moments.  Even the karate isn't all that interesting or exciting.  The one thing that I'd love to see though is a sequel with Chris Rock as the legendary Black ninja.  Now that would be funny!

Grade: C

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