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125,1993 Sizemore) I las Reilly, ■d to help er tation / SLES i Center inter j Tray Wednesday, August 25,1993 The Battalion Page 7 ‘SurfNinjas. . Major wipe out, dudes Leslie Nielsen plays Colonel Chi, who is about to be stepped on by an elephant in the lame comedy film, "Surf Ninjas." By Joe Leih The Battalion "Surf Ninjas" Starring Ernie Reyes, Jr., Nicholas Cowan, Leslie Nielsen and Rob Schneider Directed by Neal Israel Rated PG Playing at Cinema III Director Neal Israel's new film "Surf Ninjas" obviously attempts to blend one-liner wit with intense martial arts to create an uproari ously funny, action comedy. Unfortunately, it hardly comes close. The humor falls flat, and the leg-swinging, high chopping antics are, if anything, blas£. The plot concerns Johnny (Ernie Reyes, Jr.) and Adam (Nicolas Cowan), two California kids only interested in sand, sun and most of all surfing. Their lives, however, soon change when one-eyed Zatch (played by Ernie Reyes, Sr.) re veals to the wave-catching duo that they are the lost crowned princes of the Patu San island. After a period of disbelief, the boys quickly father Lt. Spence rap star Tone Loc), their best riend Iggy (Saturday Night Live's Rod Schneider) and John ny's pre-arranged bride, Ro-May (former Miss Teen USA Kelly Hu) to take back their throne from the evil Colonel Chi (Leslie Nielsen). Needless to say, it's ridiculous, lame and incredibly unfunny. In fact, Ernie Reyes Jr. seems to be the most lacking of the cast in comedic talent. With rough teenage lingo, his waylaying wise cracks stumble awkwardly throughout the entire film. The real life third degree black belt may be able to deliver a karate kick, but he proves with this cine matic feature that he definitely cannot deliver a joke. Comedy veterans, Schneider and Nielsen, also sadly disap point. Schneider's running com mentary quickly turns brutally annoying and Nielsen hardly ap pears enough to even attempt to save the film. The only chuckles come from the physical humor of the never- ending onslaught of martial arts; yet, even this turns boring and pretty darn dull at the end. Basically, "Surf Ninjas" just ain't worth watching. Monday in Aggielifc — Look for summer’s best country hit albums, reviews of “The Fugitive” and “Manhattan Murder Mystery.” Also, a feature on the best way to find the cheapest books for classes. 10 Pc. Original 10 Hot Wings Customer pays applicable sales tax. Includes white/dark pieces. Available only at participating KFC® restaurants. 3321 South Texas Ave. Bryan 2501 Texas Ave. College Station /////HI 2100 Texas Ave. S. College Station 693-8400 WE RE BIGGER & BETTER! WE’VE GROWN BIGGER TO SERVE YOU BETTER! In the tradition of Aggies Helping Aggies THE TEXAS AGGIE CREDIT UNION offers Guaranteed L at LOW interest rates! Current Texas A&M University students, faculty/staff & Former Students Association members are eligible to joinl Insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) * SavingS/'Checking accounts & NO monthly service charges! * AGGIE Maroon MASTERCARD & NO annual fee! IRAs/CDs. * Low Interest personal & auto loans I ATM Pulse Card. * In Culpepper Plaza II within walking distance of campusl We are a FULL SERVICE financial institution. The ONLY bank you need in AGGIELAND is not a bank-it’s the TEXAS AGGIE CREDIT UNION 301 DOMINIK DR. COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 409 / 696-1440 a Branch of Greater TEXAS Federal Credit Union