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Surf Ninjas poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
1993·Action / Adventure / Comedy·1h 27m

SURF NINJAS

“Surf's up! Time to save the world!”

Two Asian-American "surfer-dude" brothers discover they are the long lost princes from a China Sea Island. Part of their inheritance includes magically-induced martial arts prowess and seeing the future. Using their new powers, they act to overthrow the island's current dictator, a despotic madman with a metal face!

Above the Line
Neal Israel·DirectorDan Gordon·WriterArthur Albert·Director of PhotographyDavid Kitay·Original Music ComposerTom Walls·Editor
Cast
Ernie Reyes Sr.·ZatchErnie Reyes Jr.·JohnnyNicolas Cowan·AdamJohn Karlen·MacRob Schneider·IggyLeslie Nielsen·Colonel ChiTone Loc·Lieutenant SpenceKelly Hu·Ro-MaySheng Meng·Major SneeTad Horino·Gum-Bey
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Neal Israel·Director
Writing· 1
Dan Gordon·Writer
Camera· 2
Arthur Albert·Director of PhotographyVictor Hammer·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tom Walls·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Kitay·Original Music Composer
Production· 5
Kevin Moreton·Executive ProducerEvzen Kolar·ProducerDan Gordon·Executive ProducerNeal Israel·Production DirectorAnnette Benson·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Tadashi Yamashita·Stunts
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -24%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0099FF
#FFCC00
#CC0000
Mood
Action Packed, Adventurous, Comedic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
90s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three young men and one older man in a dynamic composition against a backdrop of a bright blue sky and crashing ocean waves. Three young men”

actioncomedyadventure
Key Elements
Yellow SurfboardSpearKatanaSmall Knife
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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