The Toxic Avenger [UMD for PSP] Reviews

• The toxicity of our city

  
  By A6DOCZ10B7JAJ on 2008-02-17
  Look!!
  It's a bird!
  It's a plane!
  It's a toxic revolting puss-infected filthy distorted repugnant hero with a mop!
  
  }-The Toxic Avenger-{
  
  This is the classic B-movie horror comedy flick. Here's the story--
  Nerd gets picked on.
  Nerd falls in toxic waste.
  Nerd gets vengeance.
  
  Yeah it's simple. It's cheesy. And it's totally awesome!
  
  Troma owns disorder.
  
  

• BEST MOVIE EVER MADE

  
  By on 1999-10-17
  Toxic Avenger is I think is one of the best movies ever made. It's an all american classic. The gore is cheesy, the humor is downright sick, and of course it's a Troma Team movie. The two spawned sequels were fair. Not as good as the orignal, but still need some recognition. I just can't wait to see Toxic Avenger 4: Citizen Toxie. Also check out my toxic avenger website. It's been pleasing fans for 3 years all over the world.
  
  

• Another awesome schlock film from Troma, of Course.

  
  By A35DY8ZPOLSGBH on 2000-08-21
  Cool movie, The Toxic Avenger is an instant cult classic. The original movie is extremelly well done and fun to watch. I also like the way that it includes material that most other film makers would not dare to use in a film. Example: The kid on a bike being pursosley killed for the amusment of criminals. I liked the fight scenes because they were comical and had a lot of blood and gore. As for Toxic Avenger 2, it was not as good as the first one. It was okay, but the focused was changed from comical gore to crnball gags. And Toxic Avenger 3 was so incredibly bad that you would have to be a complete imbicile to enjoy it no matter what. Part 3 was so incredibly bad, they basically recycled the plot from part 2, took the audience for complete idiots by ignoring nearly everything from the last movie, having Toxie accept a job from the evil Apocalypse Inc. Company he defeated in the last movie, as if he was supposed to not remember who they were. They also brought back bad guys who Toxie killed in the last movie. And they incorporated absurdely and heavy religious content into the script that did not fit well into the script. And even at just around 90 minutes long, Part 3 drags and the storyline often makes no sense at all. So in conclusion I would highly recommend the original movie, say watch the second one if you have time, and don't even bother with the third one. And the Upcoming Toxic Avenger 4:Citizen Toxie looks promising. I do hope that they gring back more of what worked so well in the first movie.
  
  

• Melvin's on Fire! Melvin's on Fire!

  
  By A2V3P1XE33NYC3 on 2003-03-23
  For the ultimate cheese flick, you need look no further than this seminal 1986 film from Troma, the New Jersey film studio that specializes in [weak]cinema. Lloyd Kaufman and gang take deep pleasure in producing only the worst films money cannot buy, films loaded with gore, ..., and hammy acting. "The Toxic Avenger" is a bit different from the other garbage that Troma churns out, mainly due to its "so bad it's good" status. I first saw this film when it came out on video, in 1986 or 1987, and the gore scenes were my first real introduction into the grindhouse cinema world. When a DVD player appeared under the tree at Christmas this year, this was one of the first films I picked up. If anything, I actually thought the movie was better than when I first watched it, an upsetting revelation if there ever was one.

  Poor, poor Melvin. He is a nerd who gets absolutely no respect from anyone in Tromaville. Our lovable geek spends most of his time mopping the floor at the local gym, where he inadvertently knocks people into the pool, slaps people with his mop, and horrifies the local ladies with his shlocky grin. Melvin really gets into trouble when he angers four of the local "beautiful" people. For nothing more than a few laughs, these four [people] decide to play a little joke on Melvin, a gag that takes a decidedly terrible turn for the worse when Melvin falls into a barrel of toxic waste. The result of this weird baptism is the Toxic Avenger, a muscle bound, tutu-wearing [strange guy] that decides to battle [the world] in Tromaville.

  As Superman, Batman, and other superheroes know, battling [the world] can be a thankless job. The hours stink, someone in charge always thinks you are up to no good, and you have to hide your identity from loved ones. All of these things happen to our good hero Toxie, but with a distinct twist. Toxie must still fight the bad guys at night, when he cracks a few skulls together in an alley or seeks revenge against his enemies. And while the mutated one does not need to hide his identity from his girlfriend (she's blind, conveniently enough), he still has to live in the city dump. Then there are the [bad] ones: a [dishonest] mayor and his [strict] police chief, a gang of thugs who really take a bloody beating, and the four yucks who played the trick on Melvin. All [end their lives] in extraordinarily gruesome ways, usually accompanied by aphoristic dialogue that would make Arnold Schwarzenegger stand up and bellow with pride.

  Ultimately, it is the gore that draws a viewer to this film. The coup de grace is the head-crushing scene, which still manages to invoke the "ugh" factor after all these years. This scene is so unforgettable that Troma made sure to advertise it on the front of the DVD case. Regrettably, the rest of the gore in the film is uneven: several scenes during a robbery at a taco stand are outstanding while another crushed head scene in the gym is mediocre at best. Still, if you are a gore fan you must see this film for that fateful meeting between a boy on his bike and a car.

  It might seem a wee bit ridiculous to invest this film with a deeper meaning, some sublime theme that allows it to transcend the double digit budget and gutter humor, but there is an attempt at a message in the film. Throughout the movie, we become aware of Melvin's status as an outsider, a reclusiveness that becomes more pronounced after his shocking transformation. When the people of Tromaville finally stand up to protect their grotesque hero, the outsider becomes accepted. In this respect, "The Toxic Avenger" is very mainstream, as most big budget Hollywood films promote similar ideas. Of course, there are not many [famous] actors who fall into a vat of toxic waste, burst into flames, and then [destroy] people with a mop.

  There are plenty of extras on this DVD, including a commentary with director/Troma founder Lloyd Kaufman, a tour of the Troma studio, some lost scenes, plenty of stills, and some fun trailers. The picture quality is good considering the age of the movie and the nothing budget the film was shot on. The sound quality is nothing to write home about, but what you hear is more than adequate to enjoy the film. In short, I think this film is worth the price of admission, especially if you cannot resist watching low budget gold.
  
  

• So atrociously bad, it's almost good. Almost...

  
  By A3K2UPVYXZMF0N on 2003-05-25
  From the production value, the acting, the direction, the annoying way in which the production company treats itself and it's audience, "The Toxic Avenger" may very well be the worst movie in the history of the Universe. Which is a rather dubious distinction considering "The Thin Red Line", and "Keeping the Faith" have been released in this time continuum.

  The plot is fairly simple...Some dweeb works at a gym. People at the gym are mean to him. People at the gym pull practical joke on dweeb. Joke goes horribly wrong, and the dweeb is disfigured. Disfigured, the dweeb gets his revenge on the "mean people", and ends up with a girl (I'd say "the girl", but the girl, in this movie, was just some contrived plot device). The only plot twist is that the people who are deservedly mean to the dweeb (the dweeb is the sort of person anyone would pick on), are sadistic murders, who wantonly commit vehicular homicide during the evening, and are so blatantly bigoted, the Republican party will inevitably adopt them as their mascots in the not-too-distant-future.

  But stangely enough, this film, which for all intents and purposes should never have been made, actually turns out almost watchable. The gratuitous sex draws in the teenage viewer with their raging hormones, and the very explicit violence draws in the conissuer's of violence, such as myself, who are always looking for the next "Evil Dead." While this movie is nowhere near as good as the "Evil dead", it is a comedy in the same vein as the ED. While bigoted hipster's, murdering defenseless children may seem repugnant, the way it is filmed, just seems so absurd, it actually becomes rather comical (the "head crushing" scene for instance). And the contrived romance between toxie and the blind chick is a very predictable plot twist, but it is acceptable, and does continue character development in some sense.

  The only way in which a movie like this can get worse is if the producers insult their audience, by taking themself seriously. On the DVD extra's, the producers go into full "kayfabe" mode (to borrow a wrestling term), and totally insult the audience by acting as if the Toxic Avenger is a legitimate person, and the movie was just some sort of adaptation of the Toxic Avenger's life. A segment like that just insults the audience, and will in all probability just repell viewers...

  Pretensious DVD documentary aside, this is a below average movie, definitely worth at least one look (especially if you're a fan of gratuitous violence such as myself), but don't go in expecting "Scarface" or a "Godfather" type of movie (you know, movie's people actually consider good), or you'll be very disappointed. The best comparison I can come up for this movie is the "Evil Dead", just not as polished, and just not as good...
  
  

• Troma's Best!!!
  By A28G0CVWJEHL05 on 2004-10-21
  This is one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life. Gore, action, and humor all come together to make this incredible film, by an incredible company which is in fact, TROMA. This movie is funny throughout, and one can laugh at when one's guts are being pulled out, or my favorite; ripping off someone's arm and beating the person with it. The story of the movie is simple. A geek by the name of Melvin works at a health club, and being tormented by everyone there, he jumps out of the window and lands in a barrel of toxic waste. From that part on he is the Toxic Avenger, a being that destorys any form of evil that arises. This movie I would recommend to all, except for children because there is gore, violence, and some nudity. But other than that, this is one of the best movies I have ever seen, and definetley one of Troma's best.
  
  
• TOXIC AVENGER Is A Tromatic Classic!
  By A39C7SEMCJWVOI on 2000-07-12
  I'm a big fan of TROMA movies...so I guess that's why I liked THE TOXIC AVENGER! The film is about a high-school mop boy who gets chased by a gang, jumps out a window and falls into a vat of toxic waste...thus transforming into a mutant superhero. That's all I'm going to give away for now, but I'll tell you that this movie has a lot of violence, a lot of humor, a lot of nudity, and a "head crushing" scene that is not for those who have weak stomachs. The unrated directors cut DVD is loaded with lots of extra TROMA goodies!
  
  
• Fun at is finest
  By A26XB6DPCV4ROO on 2000-06-08
  Ever sat through films that ran over the edges with campiness, gore,self mockery, and everything that makes cheesiness great? If you haven't then this is truly the way to be introduced. This is probably the film i remember the most from the eighties. Sure the great 80's had classics like the indiana jones trilogy, phantasm 2, and so on, but somehow this flick went over all that and delivered everything that made movies great. Packed with comedy, this story of a supergeek that is constantly mocked and taunted is more than you bargained for. Stuff starts going over your head when a prank against this particular nerd is literally "tricked off a building", naturally he falls into a vat of toxic waste and so begins the odyssey of Toxie. After this you are treated with relentless gore, a compassionate hero, his blind girlfriend, cheesy acting, and everything that is politically incorrect in our minds. Toxie goes out to enact revenge on his agressors, on the way leading us to endless entertainment. Troma proves that they are the best in schlock with the title that made them titans of good film sludge. Mind you this is not a film for average viewers, more for fans of the horror/sci-fi genre. Also understand that this is a film not to be taken seriously but more to just have fun with. Regardless of its limited appeal most will fall in love with the toxic hero, hell even kids will. Although this dvd edition is more graphic than the cut i remember seeing, i will certainly let my child see the glory of troma when he comes of age. BE WARNED the Toxic Avenger is an acquired taste, but nonetheless a timeless classic that can turn people into loving all that is good in bad films The sound on the dvd is not fantastic but its as good as its gonna get for it, definately better than the video. It also includes fun extras that you are bound to love. Buy it if you like to try new things and like to have fun. Don't buy it if you can't have a little fun or support gore, but you will be missing out!
  
  
• Disgusting and Funny!!
  By A1L5I35E788INP on 2000-06-12
  The title for my review pretty much describes this film. The uncut version of this film is a lot more disgusting than the R rated version. Anyway the plot is as follows... This nerd that works at a health spa gets accidently gets dumped into a vat of toxic waste while getting a prank pulled on him. The Toxic Waste burns and deforms him seriously and also gives him super human strenth. Afterwards Melvin (now known as the toxic avenger) begins a Hilarious and Shockenly Gory Crime Spree. A very entertaining B flick that has to be seen to be believed. WARNING: ANYONE THAT IS SENSITIVE TO VIOLENCE OR SEXUALITY SHOULD NOT VIEW THIS FILM. I put this warning on here mainly because this movie features the most cruel and vile hit and run scene I have ever seen in my life.
  
  
• Hilarious and bloody
  By A1K7AGSTZ1206I on 2002-02-12
  I always wanted to see a movie where pedestrians are mowed down by cars, little old ladies are beat up, and guys get their arms ripped off and hands crushed. If this is what you look for in a movie, check out Toxic Avenger. Inredible stuff, I don't care about the poor acting (some of the worst I've ever seen), low budget feel, poor costumes, etc. This is a great flick. Any time you have a super hero born from chemical waste who beats up bad guys, scores with a blind chick, and makes his house out of garbage in the middle of a dump you know it's a legendary movie. Most memorable scene: guy at the gym gets his face smashed in by a stack of weights. Check it out ASAP.
  
  
• GET IT TODAY
  By AKSIS589ZL8MD on 2005-04-11
  The Toxic Avenger is one of the most important films in independent cinema, and without it there would have been no Lord Of The Rings as we know it. Peter Jackson (only one of Hollywood's major directors who admits to be influenced by Toxie, filmstudio Troma and director Lloyd Kaufman) would never have made his earlier horror-flicks which made him famous enough to be chosen to direct this much too expensive series. The Toxic Avenger may have influenced many directors, it has never quite been surpassed in its originality and brilliance, which is even more surprising if you take into account that it was made for the price of Christopher Lee's breakfast on the set of LotR.

  Lloyd Kaufman is a genius, and his films are trendsetting, innovative and completely original. The Toxic Avenger is the one that put his (and Michael Herz's) filmcompany Troma on the map and 30 years later they still survive as a truly independent studio, in spite of increasingly below-the-belt practices of the Major Conglomerates who don't really like to have any competition of someone who actually has ORIGINAL IDEAS. Besides Disney, Troma is the only filmcompany in the world that has a legion of fans who follow the Brand in itself. And such a thing can only happen if that brand has proven to be responsible for a continuous string of very special, innovating and high-quality products.

  This release is a deserved tribute to one of Horrorfilm's icons. The Toxic Avenger turns 21 this month, and with three sequels to his name he is still more alive than he has ever been. Besides a wonderful TROMAMORPHIC widescreen presentation of the film (that has never looked better) this set offers hours of very interesting bonus-material which makes it quite difficult to turn off the TV set. There is a brand new Audio Commentary. Kaufman's commentary tracks are always an attraction of their own, and this one is certainly no exception. With his unique sense of humor, sharp analisys and immense know-how of making films he offers a highly entertaining, funny and informative commentary that in some cases can even be seen as an extension of his Make Your Own Damn Movie-instructions.
  The fist disc also offers very interesting recent interviews with a great number of the original stars of the film, seven deleted scenes, the intro and outro from the original Laser Disc release and an updated 45 minute film showing highlights of many Troma-appearances on festivals and other occasions around the world in "Where in the world is Toxie".
  And even though this first disc is more than worth the price alone, there is a second dvd in this set with some fantastic stuff. There are fan-submissions of a number of very interesting reminiscences, hommages and short films of surprising quality that need to be checked out, unique scenes from the successfull theatrical musical TOXIC AVENGER: THE MUSIKILL , original trailers for all toxic avenger films, trailers for other Troma-releases and much more Tromatic information. Another disc that would be interesting enough and worth the low price of the entire set.

  This is the ultimate release of this very important film. A MUST BUY for thos who haven't yet seen the film. A HAVE-TO-GET for anyone who is familiar with the film but still does not have the title in their collection, but also a GOTTA-GET-IT-TODAY for those who already have the film, as this presentation is much better than ever before, and it offers a load of highly entertaining, infomative and not-to-be-missed extra's that is unheard-of, especially on such an affordable release.
  It's from Troma. Of Course!
  
  

• IMPORTANT MUST-BUY
  By A1NJLISY4ZWP7D on 2005-04-11
  The Toxic Avenger is one of the most important films in independent cinema, and without it there would have been no Lord Of The Rings as we know it. Peter Jackson (only one of Hollywood's major directors who admits to be influenced by Toxie, filmstudio Troma and director Lloyd Kaufman) would never have made his earlier horror-flicks which made him famous enough to be chosen to direct this much too expensive series. The Toxic Avenger may have influenced many directors, it has never quite been surpassed in its originality and brilliance, which is even more surprising if you take into account that it was made for the budget of Christopher Lee's breakfast on the set of LotR.
  
  Lloyd Kaufman is a genius, and his films are trendsetting, innovative and completely original. The Toxic Avenger is the one that put his (and Michael Herz's) filmcompany Troma on the map and they still survive as a truly independent studio after 30 years, in spite of increasingly below-the-belt practices of the Major Conglomerates who don't really like to have any competition of someone who actually has ORIGINAL IDEAS. Besides Disney, Troma is the only filmcompany in the world that has a legion of fans who follow the Brand in itself. And such a thing can only happen if that brand has proven to be responsible for a continuous string of very special, innovating and high-quality products.
  
  This release is a deserved tribute to one of Horrorfilm's icons. The Toxic Avenger turns 21 this month, and with three sequels to his name he is still more alive than he has ever been. Besides a wonderful TROMAMORPHIC widescreen presentation of the film (that has never looked better) this set offers hours of very interesting bonus-material. There is a brand new Audio Commentary. Kaufman's commentary tracks are always an attraction of their own, and this one is certainly no exception. With his unique sense of humor, sharp analisys and immense know-how of making films he offers a highly entertaining, funny and informative commentary that in some cases can even be seen as an extension to his Make Your Own Damn Movie-instructions.
  The fist disc also offers very interesting recent interviews with a great number of the original stars of the film, seven deleted scenes, the intro and outro from the original Laser Disc release and an updated 45 minute film showing highlights of many Troma and Toxie-appearances on festivals and other occasions around the world in "Where in the world is Toxie".
  And even though this first disc is more than worth the price alone, there is a second dvd in this set with some fantastic stuff. There are fan-submissions offering a number of very interesting reminiscences, hommages and short films of surprising quality that need to be checked out, unique scenes from the successfull theatrical musical TOXIC AVENGER: THE MUSIKILL musical, original trailers for all toxic avenger films, trailers for other Troma-releases and much more Tromatic information. Another disc that would be interesting enough and worth the low price of the entire set.
  
  This is the ultimate release of this very important film. A MUST BUY for thos who haven't yet seen the film. A HAVE-TO-GET for anyone who is familiar with the film but still does not have the title in their collection, but also a GOTTA-GET-IT-TODAY for those who already have the film, as this presentation is much better than ever before, and it offers a load of highly entertaining, infomative and not-to-be-missed extra's that is unheard-of, especially on such an affordable release.
  It's from Troma. Of Course!
  
  
  
  
  
  
• bad, but not even bad in the entertaining way
  By A2EERM752BMSQD on 2005-06-11
  I'm a fan of b-movies, I can handle bad acting and whatnot, but this is just eye-rollingly stupid and boring. Everything about it tastes of lowclass amateurish "don't know what I'm doing" filmmaking. Bad on all counts. But the biggest sin is the bad story and bad writing. If you can get through this pile without rolling your eyes or shaking your head in shame, then you all the more power to you.
  
  
• Toxie Time
  By ANAYSRE3LX8GZ on 2005-06-16
  
  
  PLOT:
  In a town called Tromaville there is a gym where a little dweeb named Melvin works. He's a geek who gets on all the cool kids nerves. They plan a prank on him that ends seeing Melvin fall out of a window and land in a barrel of Toxic waste on the back of a truck parked outside. But instead of killing Melvin, it turns him into a hideously deformed creature of super human size and strength that develops Troma-zones that make Melvin fight crime when needed. Melvin helps the people of Tromaville and cleans up the town of its crime, while also getting revenge on the kids who caused him to become what he is.
  
  Review
  TA is a dark comedy full of action, horror and comedy that will not be accepted by people who take things too seriously. It is an over the top, cult style film. It's a breath of fresh air to have a movie with actors who aren't trying to steal the spotlight, or use the film as a stepping-stone to further there acting credibility for future reference. This movie would never win any academy award. But that's what we love about because we hate the academy awards anyway. Toxie is just a great movie of the little guy that was always pushed around finds himself in a situation that leads to him finishing on top...and also some wacky, gross, disgusting, silly, over drawn, ridicules things along the way. It's a fun movie but not something to sit down with grandma to watch.
  
  DVD
  Finally I was able to sit down, kick back and relax and watch the Toxic Avenger clearly and as a bonus, uncut. I've had the first 3 Toxies on VHS for years, but the videos where bad quality, warn out and the image was always rolling and fading, the sound was dropping in and out... so even tho I've been a fan of Toxie for years, I felt like I was watching it for the first time.
  
  The quality isn't super great, there is still speckles here and there, but it's clear enough not to worry about it, they polished it up as best they could and you'll only see the dust speckles if your purposely looking for them.
  
  The sound wasn't surround sound, but it didn't matter, least it was clear and loud enough to understand what was being said.
  
  Bonus Features
  Like many of the Troma DVD's, TA is packed with great bonus features. There are 2 discs in this edition, but I think if they had have tried, it would all fit onto 1 disc.
  - Interviews - There is heaps of interviews with Lloyd Kaufman (Producer/President of Troma) & Mitch Cohen (Toxic Avenger) plus many more of the actors and directors.
  - Commentary - Interesting
  - Intro to the movie by Lloyd
  - The intro and outro used on the laser-disc version
  - Fan films - Short films sent to Troma from fans inspired by Toxie, they're actually so bad there entertaining!
  - Deleted scenes - Why did they cut these? Some of them and hilarious!
  - Plus a heap of stuff you find on every Troma DVD like the tour of Troma, and how to make a movie things etc.
  
  
  Cons:
  - A lot of the bonus features look like where recorded off a VHS, but who cares, there only bonus features, the movie is fine.
  - No subtitles -
  - no out-takes, gag-reel, bloopers.
  
  As you can see, the positive weighs down the negatives enough to show that Troma has once again presented a great movie with a great DVD package.
  
  
• A Whacky Superhero Flick Well Worth Its Cult Status
  By A157XTSMJH9XA4 on 2005-11-19
  Plot: Melvin is the epitome of a scrawny geek pushed around by everyone else. But when a prank meant to embarass him goes horribly wrong, he ends up falling into a barrel of toxic waste -- transforming him into a huge, messy monster. Driven to fight evil, he becomes the hero of the small town of Tromaville. He does everything from busting murderers to helping old ladies across the street. But low-life criminals aren't all that's standing in his way. The corrupt mayor of Tromaville wants him dead -- and will go to any lengths to stop this sudden appearance of justice in his rotten town.
  
  Knowing little about the freaky superhero known as The Toxic Avenger, I was expecting a light-hearted horror/action film about a monster crime-fighter. It was even listed in the horror section. But what I got instead was a highly comedic popcorn flick with plenty of laughs, intentionally hammy acting, cheesy yet witty lines, and bucketloads of violent fun. Toxie and the other characters (including a blind woman who ends up as his lover) were obvious evidence that this is not to be taken seriously. TA is a completely absurd tale that will stupify any viewer. There are a few sublimal hints at how ridiculous some parts of society have become, but come on, who would watch it for the morals?
  
  To top it all off, this particular DVD edition is a great purchase for anyone who wants to own the movie. The film's presented in its original, uncut version, and the menus are busting at the seams with special features. The people at Troma sure do know how to have good old fashioned fun, and The Toxic Avenger is clear proof. It's one of the dumbest movies you could ever see. And just remember -- that's a good thing! Unrated for Violence, Nudity/Sexual Content, and Language.
  
  
• Troma's Best
  By A50TH2E7L31H7 on 2006-05-02
  In the toxic-waste dumping capital of the world known only as Tromaville, Melvin Fern is a natural born loser who works as a janitor at the local health club, he has always been bullied by the jocks and laughed at by the ladies. Until one unfortunate (or fortunate day) day, poor Melvin gets seduced by the sexy girlfriend of one of the bullies that leads to ultimate embarassment and a suicidal leap from an upstairs window into a barrel of toxic chemicals that begin sudden changes to his body. Transforming nerdy Melvin into a hideously deformed mutant of superhuman size and strength known as The Toxic Avenger, he then helps the good citizens of his town from killers, rapists and thugs especially the dastardly mayor who wants him dead, he also falls for a lovely blind girl (Sarah) that doesn't know what he really looks like but she loves him none the less.
  
  This is the movie that got me hooked into Troma movies and this is one of the funniest, craziest, goriest and most brilliant horror comedies i've ever seen! this is the movie that put Troma on the map of independent cinema, paving the way for such filmmakers like Quentin Taratino, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Peter Jackson Etc. The film was originally going to get an "X" rating but was released unrated into theaters, it was a minor hit at the New York/ New Jersey area, it turned out to be one of the most beloved cult movies of all time and I can see why. The acting is laughable but there is some good memorable gore effects like the kid getting his skull crushed by a car and a dog literally blown away with a shotgun, this motion picture is one of my top movies of all time and should be seen to believe.
  
  The 2-Disc 21st anniversary golden edition has chockloads of goodies like an audio commentary, trailers, easter eggs, featurettes, fan-projects, scenes from "Toxic Avenger: The Musickill", Radioation March short and much more. There is no soundtrack available at this time, perhaps it's about time they outta release it on CD, Any fan of the movie would kill to get their hands on it.
  
  This is in my top ten favorite movies of all time.
  
  
• Guilty Pleasure
  By A3UYERNM2UQ30B on 2006-08-18
  Yes this is gross, immature, tasteless, misogynist (did I miss anything?) but I couldn't stop laughing. It starts out like Revenge of the Nerds but once Melvin becomes The Toxic Avenger it plays like a H.G. Lewis film. Obviously inspired by schlock horror films, the special effects are purposely over the top. This is a manufactured cult film, unlike say anything by Ed Wood, for example, in that it was specifically designed to be a cult movie. Yes you don't eat ketchup potato chips or cheese whiz every day either but if you want a good laugh around a lot of really gross special effects and a totally unpolitically comedy, The Toxic Avenger will more than meet your expectations.
  
  
• King of cheesy cult classic b-movies!!
  By AO4J90YPX5RU6 on 2006-10-20
  "The Toxic Avenger" breaks all the rules and has you laughing and cheering the whole time! This dvd b-movie extravaganza is essential to all advocate fans of low budget horror films. The bad acting is comedic in such a way that suggests that it was done that way on purpose. After a nerdy fitness club janitor is ridiculed repeatedly by a group of washed up work out yuppies, the overly embarrassed boy takes a dive from a second story window, only to land in the bed of a truck that is carrying several batches of toxic waste. The nerdy boy soon emerges as a buff monster a.k.a The Toxic Avenger.. Hideously disfigured the creature soon becomes a hero in the city/town of Tromaville. He now fights high crime in the streets and, seeks revenge againist those that tormented him as the skinny weak geek back at the fitness club. DIRECTOR'S CUT RECOMMENDED!
  
  
• A good start for people wanting to venture into the Troma world
  By A3V2THQU2RQ1AG on 2006-11-16
  Toxic Avenger 21st Anniversary Ed. 2 Disc Set 2005 (Unrated), Original Release 1986
  
  Bullies torment innocent Melvin Junko, the janitor at a Health Club. After he falls into toxic waste, he returns to kill the evildoers as the Toxic Avenger. Along the way, he falls in love with a blind girl, angers citizens, and has the Mayor try to kill him.
  
  The opening of the film has preachy narration about pollution and toxic waste, which would make an astute viewer think that Yale grad, Uncle Lloydy, was actually trying to say something here. The film has many scenes of violence and I can understand the controversy. But all of that is undercut by sheer lunacy and it is hard to take this seriously.
  
  No one is off limits here: Blacks, Jews, Gays, children, the blind, obese people, the elderly, and midgets. There is even a gay gangster named Nipples. You will see a seeing eye dog shot, a blind girl almost raped, and an old lady beat to death by own her cane. Oh, and there was that young boy that was run over repeatedly while trying to crawl away for help. And that girl in the sauna? Yes, she is masturbating to pictures of the dead boy. Sadistic, enough?
  
  The comedy is plentiful though. The first scenes with goofy Melvin and the bimbos and lugheads are hilarious. The theme song "Body Talk" had me singing along. And then there is the "Healthy Troma" billboard prominently displayed throughout the movie featuring a portly Mayor.
  
  The one scene that was borderline difficult to watch was the restaurant hold up. The guy in the make-up looked like a scary clown and tormented the people innocently sitting there. He shoots the blind girl's seeing eye dog and his Black accomplice attempts to rape her. Of course, before things veer into really nasty territory, Toxie saves the day and lands himself a clumsy girlfriend that cooks with Draino.
  
  The special effects are awesome considering there was no budget. I heard they used watermelons and spaghetti to make some of the effects, but I couldn't tell. Toxie sounded incredibly weird though. I thought maybe this was voice-over work done later since the actor was in make-up and couldn't move his face. Or maybe it was intentional. Either way it added to my enjoyment.
  
  Favorite Quote: A cop says to a young boy, "Johnny, You can't just walk around doing what is right."
  
  DVD Extras: "Intro & Outro", Chapter Selection, Interviews with Director, 3 Actors, and Toxie, Deleted Scenes, and "Where in the World is Toxie?" showing clips from around the world including the Fantasia Film Fest.
  
  Bonus Disc: "Fan Submissions" has testimonials from fans including wrestler Blade and films/ music videos by fans. "Toxic Avenger the Musikill" is a live stage play with the film in the background similar to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Extras include several Trailers, Troma Commercial, and Make Your Own Damn Movie info.
  
  Bottom Line: A must own for Tromans. This is a good start for other people wanting to venture into the Troma world.[...]
  
  
• HULK-LIKE SUPERHERO IS A TREAT!
  By A1K4XSPRLTVGJ4 on 2000-02-28
  I just bought this recently and I thought it was good, crowd-pleasing fare, a trashy, tongue-in-cheek superhero spoof that is best enjoyed if you don't take it seriously. The way in which the Toxic Avenger kills the baddies is often gruesome, but inventive and I particularly liked his relationship with the blind girl. One classic piece of action is when our hero teaches a hit-and-run sadist a valuable lesson, culminating in the creep's car exploding into a spectacular ball of flame! Despite a sentimental finale, this is a cult gem that pokes some fun at the '80s.
  
  
• Excellence.
  By AHAJOKPTCGT4N on 2000-07-01
  I still can't get over how great this movie is....it was a dull rainy day in February, and a friend of mine had talked all year about his growing "troma movie" collection. So I went to a pal's house and we started watching the "Toxic Avenger."

  ....I'll NEVER forget seeing the bike-hitting scene for the first time. We rewound and played it over and over until our stomachs ached and our tear ducts were dry....it's STILL funny.

  VIEW IT NOW!
  
  

• The Toxic Avenger
  By on 2000-07-16
  The Toxic avenger is one of the greatest movies ever made. This is the movie that made troma famous.The only thing is that if you are going to buy, buy the directors cut, it has extra scenes that make the movie that much better.This is full of action,toxic waste, stupid humor and all that great stuff. This movie is on my top ten list. If you enjoy this movie you would like the toxic avenger 2 & 3 and soon to come, 4. Also think about picking up Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., and just about anything else put out by troma. And if you enjoy the movies read all about the guy who made them all what they are, Lloyd Kaufman, in his book, All I need to know about film making I learned from toxic avenger. One last thing, GET THIS MOVIE!
  
  
• I Know What I Am Talking About!
  By A8NQ9BWVV4ZB2 on 1999-12-21
  Do not be fooled by the ratings! While this movie is a horror movie icon, it is by no means a blockbuster! It is very cheasy, has bad acting, is dubbed in most parts, and is just plaing sick in others. Dont watch this unless you are in the mood for a movie that is very different.
  
  
• Good to the last drop
  By on 1999-06-17
  I liked it okay. Enough said
  
  
• This movie is sick, twisted, and demented. I loved it!
  By A2URYXZRMOLC8O on 1999-11-21
  One day I was cruising around at the video store when this movie caught my eye. I had heard of the kids cartoon, but the box said unrated directors cut-suggesting that it wasnt a kid freindly flick. I rented it out of curiosity and found it to be one of the funniest movies I had ever seen. Its a riot!
  
  
• One of the best exploitation films of the 80's
  By A1G5DQIIZCSW0X on 2000-12-26
  This film is very entertaining if you're twisted and can handle the gore FX (they get pretty gross at times). I remember watching this gem at a very young age, and I haven't been the same since! It has some really bad jokes and is sometimes too mean-spirited, but I think it's a great example of how to make a successful dark (very dark) comedy. If I were to compare it with another film, it's similar to Flesh for Frankenstein. Don't miss, if you like horror films.
  
  
• Dont judge a video by its cover!
  By on 2001-07-07
  I recently purchased this video and was very disappointed!The box promises the full "head crushing"scene;"scenes never before scene in america";"an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with...Lloyd Kaufman";and "some extremely rare scenes from the original workprint".None of these things were on the video and because I opened the package it cant be returned.In its original form,with the head crushing scene,this movie is a five star classic.Just dont expect to get what you paid for!
  
  
• Terrible
  By A1EOQN0L0QE0BG on 2001-07-28
  This movie is not funny.The scene when the people roll over the kid's head is not at all funny,just gross.
  
  
• Toxie
  By on 2001-09-08
  This is that age old story that we've heard a thousand times....boy is shunned...boy falls out window...boy falls in toxic waste...boy becomes a mop weilding super hero...
  Sure, we've heard the tale before, but Troma Picture's adaptation of that age old classic both pulls at the heartstrings and makes you want to vomit...I give it two enthusiastic (and slightly mutilated) thumbs up
  
  
• Head crushing fun!
  By A15DDVD2TD77B9 on 2001-09-20
  With the Toxic Avenger, like most Troma films, it's hard to wrap your mind around what you've just watched. Not there is any deep emotional insight and political commentary here. It's just that there is a difficulty in figuring out just what this film is. Not to mention whether or not it's actually any good.
  Toxic Avenger is undeniably low grade. Production quality, writing, and cinematic technique take a back seat to the quest for the lowest common denominator. It's undoubtedly an exploitation film and no target is unworthy. From fat people to muscle headed jocks, blind people to little old ladies, Toxic takes every cheap shot it can think of. And it makes sure to lay them on with a very broad stroke. No subtlety here folks. That also goes for there obvious delight in soft core hijinks and gore that borders on the ludicrous. There is nothing like seeing a man getting pounded over the head with his own arm. And yet I still enjoyed it.
  There is no doubt that Toxic Avenger is the very definition of B-movie. One might go as far as to call it a C-movie. But this is nothing that fans of Troma's particular brand of crap don't already know. Because there lies the charm. I personally admit to laughing heartily throughout. Probably more due to the fact that I sat there mouth agape, amazed at what I was watching. Everything about this movie is excessive. Most notably for me was the psycho jock foursome who emotionally torture janitor Melvin, (the future Toxie). They don't just chew the scenery, they gnaw and tear at it like it's a big, juicy turkey leg. Keep an eye out for the top jock, who's head always seems about ready to explode, and his main squeeze, who's giant, gnashing, pearly whites are quite blinding, (and not just a little frightening). Everyone else envolved manages to overact to, although to somewhat lesser degrees, and there is obvious enjoyment had by all envolved. Then there is Toxie himself, a likable hero even when he's walking around grunting and disemboweling people. Surprisingly he is one of the few characters who doesn't seem loopy, although he makes up for it in the carnage he leaves behind.
  This is, of course, a comedy. And on that level it is a success. But it is still a bad movie even in light of that. Toxic Avenger never claimed it wasn't bad, which is an obviously redeeming quality. Still, though the humor is low brow, some of it falls flat and misses out on intentional laughs in exchange for simply humorously bad ones. Having a police chief who acts like some kind of odd Dr.Strangelove, Colonel Klink combination just doesn't make sense. There are some small jokes that are so broad and juvenile that they are almost pointless. And some major plot shifts make the film lose track of it's overall destination.
  But this is great fun, though mainly for those who already enjoy this sort of thing. If your not the sort of person who can get a laugh out of watching some kid get his head pulped by the back tire of a car, then I'd look elsewhere for enjoyment.
  As for this dvd, the film quality is decent and it's probably better than any previous version, but the fact that it is low budget is obvious. The same goes for the audio. The Toxic Avenger is crammed full of special material. There are deleted scenes, some quite funny. A number of trailers for some of their more well known films, like "Surf Nazis Must Die", are also here, as is Toxic Avenger. An interesting Toxic memorabilia section with many little tidbits relating to Toxie, notably the opening scene from the short lived Toxic Avenger cartoon from the early nineties, (I had forgotten about it until I saw this),add to the fun. You'll also find a trivia game. Answering questions results in short video clips from and assortment of Troma's films. Right and wrong answers each result in different clips so you'll probably have to go through it several times. Finally, there is a twisted tour of Troma's New York office. Much of this is led by Lloyd Kaufman himself, the madman behind much of Troma's labors, including Toxic Avenger. It's an enjoyable collection enfussed with the same demented sense of humor that makes Toxic so bizarre. If you like Troma, this is their crown jewel. If you like your movies sans that very special Toxie brand of humor, well...I just pity you.;)
  
  

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• Citizen Toxie - The Toxic Avenger IV (Unrated Director's Cut)
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• The Toxic Avenger Part III - The Last Temptation Of Toxie (Unrated)
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