A melding of action, fantasy, and comedy, this is a great old-fashioned adventure to watch.

Whats crazier than the plot is there were two sequels,Return to FrogtownandMax Hell Frog Warrior.

American Ninjais a cult classic loved by its fans who can recite any of the cheesy lines by heart.

Kurt Thomas holding gymnastics bars in ‘Gymkata’

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American Ninjais a cult classic loved by its fans who can recite any of the cheesy lines by heart.

What follows is a trippy adventure featuring aliens, interdimensional beings, and enough bizarre action to makeDoctor Whoproud.

These loose plot details arent really fleshed out because the lure ofGymkatashould be enough to distract and amaze.

Gracie, Jack, Wan, and Miao looking ahead with confused expressions Big Trouble in Little China.

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Full of elaborate stunts and vehicular mayhem,MegaForceis like a shinier version ofMad Max.

Their objective is to dismantle the dictator’s power and bring an end to his reign of terror.

Thats not to say the movie doesnt have its fans who seeCobraas the quintessential example of ’80s action simplicity.

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After the success ofConan the Barbarian, copycat films that featured similar imagery were considered financially viable.

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Sam Jones as Flash holds a sword over his head in Flash Gordon.

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Sam Hell stands in a desert with a woman on either side in Hell Comes to Frogtown.

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Michael Dudikoff as Joe holds an arrow in a jungle in American Ninja.

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Buckaroo points off screen in Buckaroo Banzai.

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Kurt Thomas as Jonathan kicks at an angry mob using a rock that looks like a pommel horse in ‘Gymkata’.

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People on motorcycles wear matching helmets as Megaforce, riding into battle in MegaForce.

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A specialized task force made up of the world’s best soldiers and equipped with futuristic technology is assembled to counter a tyrant threatening world peace. The team embarks on a high-stakes mission, using their superior training and state-of-the-art vehicles to navigate treacherous terrain and combat the enemy. Their objective is to dismantle the dictator’s power and bring an end to his reign of terror.

Sylvester Stallone as Cobra wears his shades indoors in Cobra.

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Cobra follows a determined street cop as he works to protect the only surviving witness of a mysterious and deadly cult. Faced with escalating threats, the officer must navigate a web of danger and intrigue to prevent the cult’s expansive and sinister plans from coming to fruition.

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Yor holds an enemy’s body over his head in Yor, the Hunter From the Future.

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Hulk Hogan as Rip wrestles Tiny Lister as Zeus in a wrestling arena with a crowd watching in No Holds Barred.

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