Dancing Ninja (2010)
An orphaned boy who dreams of being a ninja arrives in Hollywood and attempts to find his birth parents.
Summary"Dancing Ninja" is a 2010 American made-for-television funny and martial arts film directed by Mitchell Klebanoff and Kelly Sandefur. The story primarily focuses on a young orphan boy, Ikki, who desires end up being the greatest ninja worldwide.
PlotThe film begins with an infant (Ikki), found in a treasure chest by Ansel, an inebriated old sailor. Ansel embraces the child and raises him in a kung fu academy in China, although the origins of the infant remain a secret. As Ikki grows, he shows a natural propensity towards dancing. He desires become a terrific ninja but battles with conventional ninja approaches due to his rhythm-centric dancing design.
Main Characters and ConflictIkki, the protagonist, is a devoted and enthusiastic dancer who is wrongly trained as a ninja at a kung fu academy. Ansel, the nominal guardian, is a bumbling and imperfect figure who takes care of and supports Ikki, though his intoxicated antics often land them in problematic situations.
Ikki's rival is the evil ninja warrior, Kiro. Kiro keeps control over the city and is searching for a famous dancing ninja prophesized to defeat him. Problems occur when Kiro mistakes Ikki for this prophesized warrior and challenges him to a battle.
Climax and ResolutionThe climax of the motion picture happens during Ikki's face-off with Kiro. Initially, Ikki has a hard time due to his absence of formal ninja training but smoothly turns the fight around by including his dance moves. This unforeseen approach confuses and outmaneuvers Kiro, and Ikki victories while displaying his real dancing talent.
Final Thoughts"Dancing Ninja" is basically a mix of comedy and martial arts with the included flair of dance, making it an unique cinematic experience. It checks out themes such as misfit identity, self-discovery, and the power of strength, all worn the cloak of easy going humor. Though specific niche in its appeal, it's a motion picture that leverages the skills of its cast members and a distinct plot to create an unique ninja experience.
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