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3 Ninjas (1992)

 


As he was driving home through the muddy backstreets of the woodland, the old man was stopped in his tracks by three teenage ninjas audaciously dressed in black, their faces covered. The elderly man, a veteran ninja himself, ferociously jumped out of his car to confront them alone. Soon, the trio struck him with their tiny fists and legs, taking turns, while the old master defended himself calmly and eventually grabbed the youngest one, pulling off his mask. "Grandpa, stop it!" the boy yelled, unable to contain his laughter. That’s when the audience realizes they are the grandsons of the grumpy old man, revealing the heart of the story.

3 Ninjas, directed by Jon Turteltaub and released in 1992, was one of my childhood favorites, bringing back joyous memories I shared with friends when we were about ten years old.

This fun-filled film, aimed at children, tells the story of three kids—Rocky, Colt, and Tumtum—who are proud holders of green, blue, and orange karate belts. Together, they outsmart the bad guys trying to kidnap them while threatening their FBI agent dad, with help from their grandpa, a virtuoso in martial arts. It reminds me of how we used to gather in our classroom, wearing our school belts around our waists, pretending they were real karate belts, and shouting "Hiya!" every time we kicked, just like in the movie, until a teacher caught us and pulled us away.

As I reminisce about those mischievous days, I realize I’ve lost touch with everyone from that gang. Even though we've all parted ways and are busy trying to make ends meet, it’s the memories of our childhood that bring innocent smiles to our faces. I believe this movie will surely help you turn back the pages of your life and take you through the memory lanes that are so close to your heart.



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