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Post by Nobody on Aug 13, 2006 18:35:02 GMT -5
Although "clever" isn't the first word that leaps to mind when describing Troma Films' Toxic Avenger series, the sequel to their 1985 hit has enough laugh-out-loud gags (amidst a barrage of slapstick and bodily function jokes) that should tickle the funny bones of veteran and novice Troma viewers alike. The Toxic Avenger, Part II finds the chemically altered crime fighter depressed about the lack of evil in his hometown of Tromaville. That situation is quickly reversed by the appearance of the dastardly Apocalypse, Inc., which sends Toxie to Japan after his long-lost father while they plan to transform Tromaville into a toxic waste dump. Longtime Troma fans might feel let down by the subdued levels of gore and gross-out humor found in Part II (which is possibly due to the participation of television production company Lorimar Films). But the zest with which director/Troma co-chieftain Lloyd Kaufman delivers his lowbrow laughs should allay any cult fan's concerns.
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Post by HNT on Aug 13, 2006 19:00:15 GMT -5
This one gets a 2 simply because it had one or two funny lines. this is in no way a worthy sequel to he original and my advice to all but the most dedicated Toxie fans is to give this one a pass
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Post by Nobody on Aug 13, 2006 19:06:05 GMT -5
First viewing I didn't care for it, but its grew on me and its sort of a guilty pleasure now. 4 out of 5.
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Post by GL on Aug 14, 2006 11:02:24 GMT -5
Have not seen it, don't care to.
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Post by Nobody on Aug 14, 2006 13:53:19 GMT -5
It's not super great. You have to love Toxie to see it. lol
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Post by GL on Aug 14, 2006 16:07:50 GMT -5
Well, I don't like them to begin with.
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Post by Nobody on Aug 14, 2006 17:14:53 GMT -5
Everyone learns to love Toxie at one point or another.
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