TV Show or Movie: Movie
Where to Watch: Theaters.
Genre: Suphero, black comedy, comedy, action
Writer: Macon Blair
Director: Macon Blair
Cast: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood
Synopsis: When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.
Review: I am very happy that this movie was finally released. It was shelved a few years ago after premiering at one film festival. I never thought that I would get the chance to see it, but I am glad that I did.
While I didn’t love it, I did see really enjoy it. The movie still hold ups a lot of the campiness of the original. It also holds up to the original when it comes to over-the-top violence and gore, costumed bad guys, and taking on the major corporations. Just like this was relevant back when the original came out, the storming with the little people overthrowing the people in charge that are screening them over.
Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood are great in this movie. Elijah Wood essentially plays the penguin. Kevin Bacon plays a douchebag CEO. His hair in the movie just made me hate his character even more. And Peter Dinklage shines as Toxie. A innocent, shy guy who learns to finally fight for what is right after he becomes toxic.
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