In the much-anticipated follow-up to last week's discussion on Valentine's Day gift giving, Steve catches us up on the trials and tribulations of navigating Hallmark's most imaginary holiday.
Revenge of the Ninja: It's a story you've probably heard before. A ninja name Cho Osaki has left his life of ninjacity behind is pulled back in after his family is killed in Japan. At the urging of a close friend, Braden, he moves to Los Angeles and opens a doll shop. For whatever reason, we never find out who killed Cho's wife, oldest son, and others present. *shrug emoji*
But after he settles in Los Angeles, it turns out that Braden is actually smuggling heroin through the doll shop that he helped Cho establish. No backstory is given on how or why Braden became a drug dealer or why he though the dolls were the best method of transportation. *shrug emoji*
Cho's son, Kane, accidentally uncovers the heroin, and Braden decides he has to kill Cho's mom. This all makes sense somehow. But then Kane witnesses Braden killing his grandmother, so now Braden's gotta kill him. This whole operation goes sideways like two days after it's established. Plus there's a mob guy that won't pay Braden for the drugs he's smuggled in. So then that guys gotta go too, I guess. But, Cho decides he has to kill Braden for killing his mom and abducting his son. He still isn't too worried about all the killings back in Japan.
Revenge of the Ninja final grade:
Steve: I liked this one. It's not up there with the all-time gut busters of intentional/unintentional comedy, but the story worked some of the time, hit all the 80s ninja themes. I love the Utah landscapes. 3.05/5.0
Brandon: I liked it a little more after I thought about it. Lots weapons. The story was a little discombobulated, but it was a fun, above-average watch. Throwing stars. Nunchucks. Katana. 3.0/5.0
Cocktail of the Week:
The Ninja
1 oz Light Rum
1/2 oz Lychee Liqueur
Slice of Lime
A few drops of pressed ginger liquid
As much Coca-Cola as your glass will hold.
Build the cocktail in the glass. Add the rum and liqueur over ice, squeeze a knob of ginger in a garlic press to get the juice out. Stir to combine just a bit, then add your coke and squeeze a lime wedge over the top. Garnish with a lime wheel and Luxardo cherries.
Cocktail Grade: The presence of the ginger is an interesting little twist on the Cuba Libre. Surprisingly, it wasn't as unwelcome a flavor combo as you might think 3.9/5.0
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