Lloyd Kaufman is one of my favorite directors, mostly for the fact that he makes whatever movie he wants! I really envy that in directors, and I hope to one day follow in similar footsteps. The movie is about Melvin, a geeky weirdo that is viciously picked on by everyone until one day it goes too far and he falls into a barrel of toxic waste. This incident turns him into the manly and charismatic Toxic Avenger, also known as Toxie. From there it is an all out goriest where Melvin gets his revenge on all the bullies and criminals that plague Tromaville. Here are the following highs and lows of the movie!

Highs!

Humor: The movie is fucking funny, I was constantly either being grossed out by the special effects or laughing my ass off at the grotesque murders. I also love that Melvins voice completely changes when he becomes the Toxic Avenger, and the whole kid on the bike scene is both scarring and amazing. Fun fact, they used a cantaloupe for the kids head they run over and not a watermelon like some believe.

Special Effects: There are so many memorable special effect moments that I enjoyed, my favorite being the scene where Melvin is turning into an abomination and his skin is peeling off. I hope that I can learn some neat tricks from Mr. Kauffman when I decide to make my own film.

Everything else: Honestly I love everything about the movie, and I don’t have a lot of negative things to say about it! And the things I do have to say are pretty minor, it is criminal to not watch this movie at least once.



Lows!

The Romance: I didn’t care at all about Toxies relationship with the blind girl, I wish they would have spent more time showing him kill people! Yeah I know that sounds insane but still I want more.

The Sequels: Okay yes before you say anything I love the sequels, well at least the first one. But I really wanted this movie to be its own thing, I wish it wasn’t turned into this semi-hit and was still this obscure cult classic. While I realize thats selfish of me to want, I think everyone was at least a little disappointed when a cartoon version was made that was basically a grosser Captain Planet.

In conclusion, it would be a shame for you not to watch this movie. I love it, you should love it, and if you don’t you’re some kind of communist bastard.

You should: Definitely Watch It!!!