Only a ninja can stop a ninja.
This is the second of Cannon's ninja anthology series (starring Sho Kosugi) and is regularly regarded as the best. And it is. The action sequences are well directed, choreographed, and over the top, the hero is as strong as the villain, and the pacing is on the money. This is the movie that signified that Cannon was about to be action movie powerhouse, and it easily stacks with their more well known fare.
Cannon waited a bit longer than usual to capitalize on the ninja craze (a rarity for them), but it was worth the wait. Revenge of the Ninja is better than the already strong Enter the Ninja in every way. It is only a shame that Cannon gave their sequels as much time and care as they did with this one. Maybe things would have turned out different for them.
Fans of '80s action movies would do well to catch up on this formerly well-known action series. It is exactly what you're hoping it is. Ninja action movies do not get better than this.
Randy's Score: 3/5
JD's Score: 4/5
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