Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

mikaela-03646 American Ninja Warrior is a gem of a show that I hope they never cancel. It's completely enthralling and addictive, and leaves me waiting in front of the TV for the next episode to start. The obstacle course is so cool, and watching he contestants run it is even cooler, with each one adding their own personal style. You root for your favourites and boo the annoying ones, waiting every year to see if someone will win it all. The only thing I might change is the backstories. Some are inspiring, and it's sort of interesting to check up on your favourite ninjas, but overall they're just frustrating and waste a lot of time. Overall though, one of the best shows out there! (Oh, and obviously Jesse Labreck is fantastic!!!

kwakkles When this show started, it was great!!! I enjoy quite a bit the episodes circa 2012 (and thereabouts) with hosts Jonny Moseley, Angela Sun, and Iseman. That's lean meat, no fat.The producers and et al wanted this show to gain popularity. This show has gotten obnoxious as a result of their efforts.I tune in to watch athletes do crazy stunts and wow me with their athleticism. THAT'S WHY I WATCH. Nowadays, half the show is sappy backstories. There are 4 minute long back stories of each athlete. It's about the athlete working with mentally disabled people, losing family members by death, doing the ninja course for cancer, et cetera.If these lame stories were 20 seconds long, it'd be tolerable. But no, they are literally at least four minutes each. Then on top of that, lots of commercials.This show was a 9 out of 10, before it got ruined. I give it 4 out of 10.

A_Different_Drummer In my reviews I refer to certain movies and shows as "bumblebee" because on paper, according to pure theory, they should not work. But in reality they soar.Ironically, there are so many "obstacles" that this show itself has to overcome, and the other reviews have touched on many of them.The editing is awkward, the producers deliberately choose in advance which contestants to focus on, and which ones to avoid. If they guess wrong, you end up with successful contestants that we know nothing about, and failed contestants we just watched an entire "video package" on.And the pacing is off too. The post-event "wrap up" with the obligatory ex-beauty queen hostess serves no useful purpose whatsoever, and the mind boggles at the otherwise useful things the producers could have done with the wasted time.But real shocker for me was when I asked friends about the show and discovered many who considered it a "guilty pleasure" -- watched it, enjoyed it, but did not really want to talk about it.TV is a tough business and I think the producers have achieved something special with this show, it is addictive and entertaining even with all its flaws.Recommended.

PartialMovieViewer I cannot believe these people are having such a hard time with this. "American Ninja Warrior" – pffft – what a silly…I laugh at you in broken English, "ha-ha-ha-ha." Climb – fall; run – fall; crawl – fall; jump – fall – too many clumsy oafs…I show you how it's done, without falling. Remember, "To fall, is to fail" or, "trying is for losers, doing is for winners" or "kittens are cute." To think these folks are really struggling and then falling…and they are the best? The best of what – Second-placers? This stuff is so easy…I have a blind turtle, with no legs…or head…who could do all these challenges in record time. I hope you know I am kidding. This is really a good show and very enjoyable to watch. My daughter and I will watch this competition religiously. I highly recommend it.