Martini_Boy
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Clearly this movie knew what it was, and they did an amazing job with it. The plot, while slightly unrealistic, was still grounded enough so that we didn't feel like we were in "fantasy-land". Basically, a "Sandy"-like hurricane hits southern California, just after a shifty sea captain is trying to unload 20,000 sharks to a nefarious businessman. The timing couldn't be worse but luckily Ian Ziering who is a successful bar owner and former Coast Guard member is there to help. He can't save everyone, but he does a great job as the determined "everyman" who just wants to help. He and his sensual bartender (Cassie Scerbo), his Aussie best friend(Jaason Simmons), and his lovable ragamuffin boozy buddy (John Heard!!!) decide they are going to try to save not only themselves but whoever else they can. This includes the always sexy Tara Reid, who plays the ex-wife of Ziering's character. Clearly no woman in her right mind would ever divorce Ian Ziering, and you can tell this because the chemistry between Ziering and Reid is white hot. It adds an amazing layer to this film because you can see the underlying theme going on through Reid's mind the entire time trying to resolve her feelings. She's in love, but she also wants to fly free. It's honestly amazing. After Ziering saves his wife and daughter, he must save his son. When they find him, he does not disappoint. He's the son every man wishes he had. I wish he looked more like Ziering, but the casting was still amazing. While he didn't look too much like Ziering, he was so full of personality and machismo that I didn't even let that distract me. His charisma and his chemistry with the buxom and sultry Scerbo makes the last part of the movie so amazing. He basically finds his soul mate, and she hers. Then they get put in a crazy situation which they may not survive. I also think it's brilliant that this all happens in the last 5 minutes because it perfectly illustrates life as it can really be. All in all, Sharknado is what you think it is. A bit of a stretch maybe, but grounded in realism and an all around knockout performance by it's cast. Ziering and Reid's unspoken sexual bond makes this sharknado really fly high and bright.
After seeing this movie, I have no choice but to write a review in the hopes that there are others like me out there who were blown away by the rocket fueled ninja action and white hot sexual titillation that is Ninja III: The Domination.
We all know that Sho Kosugi rocks. That is a given, but how about Jordan Bennett's ultra macho interpretation of his character police officer "Billy Secord"? Bravo Mr. Bennett, bravo. You prove early on, while trying to seduce the buxom Christie (played to perfection by one Miss Lucinda Dickey of Breakin' fame)that you are not afraid to take chances on your craft. I particularly enjoyed how you do not feel the need to step in and attempt to help her as 4 thugs try to rape her outside her gym. Oh you could have helped sure, but by standing there and watching you let her know who was boss. Secord will wear the pants in this relationship. I also enjoyed how Mr. Bennett was not afraid to repeatedly take off his shirt or wear the wife-beater tank top despite his gorilla like shoulders and back. Back and shoulder hair are hot and Secord knows it. And How about Lucinda Dickey? All I can say is "KABOOM" - I see a sex bomb getting ready to explode. She's got all the right moves as both a temptress and a martial arts whiz. The chemistry behind Dickey and Bennett is what makes this movie tick. You'd think she would hate him because he's kind of a cheesy jerk, but no my friends. The animal magnetism is too strong to resist, and they bond like crazy glue. Sho Kasugi is not as prominent as you might think, though still a main character, which is fine by me because all I wanted was more Bennett and Dickey. He does seem to wear a lot of eye makeup which was nice to see. The special effects? Wow. That is all I can say. I will not give away the ending but let's just say it will not disappoint. I love Ninja III: The domination, and can only hope that there is a Ninja 4. I give it a 5 out of 5 throwing stars. disappoint.
We all know that Sho Kosugi rocks. That is a given, but how about Jordan Bennett's ultra macho interpretation of his character police officer "Billy Secord"? Bravo Mr. Bennett, bravo. You prove early on, while trying to seduce the buxom Christie (played to perfection by one Miss Lucinda Dickey of Breakin' fame)that you are not afraid to take chances on your craft. I particularly enjoyed how you do not feel the need to step in and attempt to help her as 4 thugs try to rape her outside her gym. Oh you could have helped sure, but by standing there and watching you let her know who was boss. Secord will wear the pants in this relationship. I also enjoyed how Mr. Bennett was not afraid to repeatedly take off his shirt or wear the wife-beater tank top despite his gorilla like shoulders and back. Back and shoulder hair are hot and Secord knows it. And How about Lucinda Dickey? All I can say is "KABOOM" - I see a sex bomb getting ready to explode. She's got all the right moves as both a temptress and a martial arts whiz. The chemistry behind Dickey and Bennett is what makes this movie tick. You'd think she would hate him because he's kind of a cheesy jerk, but no my friends. The animal magnetism is too strong to resist, and they bond like crazy glue. Sho Kasugi is not as prominent as you might think, though still a main character, which is fine by me because all I wanted was more Bennett and Dickey. He does seem to wear a lot of eye makeup which was nice to see. The special effects? Wow. That is all I can say. I will not give away the ending but let's just say it will not disappoint. I love Ninja III: The domination, and can only hope that there is a Ninja 4. I give it a 5 out of 5 throwing stars. disappoint.
Does the idea of two women peeing on a dead body turn you on? Are you in the mood to see Malcolm McDowell "fist" some dude on his wedding night? Have you ever watched a movie and thought it needed more nude four legged mutants? Do you think Peter O'Toole strikes a more dashing figure with a full blown case of syphilis? If your answer is "yes" to any of the above, then have I got the movie for you! That's right, Caligola has it all folks and much much more.
Essentially, this is just an over budgeted porno but since it was the `70's they managed to convince some "real" actors to hop on board. Although I must say that I am convinced that Peter O'Toole only did this movie because Richard Harris dared him to.
Oddly enough, the true beauty of this film is not the orgies or castrations, but the fact that it manages to take itself very seriously which I find amazing. I am a worse person for having seen this. But let me please stress this, if you want to see a male nude four legged mutant....GET OUT THERE AND RENT THIS PUPPY!!!!
Essentially, this is just an over budgeted porno but since it was the `70's they managed to convince some "real" actors to hop on board. Although I must say that I am convinced that Peter O'Toole only did this movie because Richard Harris dared him to.
Oddly enough, the true beauty of this film is not the orgies or castrations, but the fact that it manages to take itself very seriously which I find amazing. I am a worse person for having seen this. But let me please stress this, if you want to see a male nude four legged mutant....GET OUT THERE AND RENT THIS PUPPY!!!!