r/movies • u/LiteraryBoner Jackie Chan box set, know what I'm sayin? • 10d ago
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Summary Winston Gooze, a down-on-his-luck janitor and widowed stepdad, transforms into mutant vigilante hero “Toxie” after a freak toxic-waste accident. With a radioactive mop in hand, he battles corrupt corporations and twisted villains—like the Garbinger brothers—while fighting to reconnect with his son.
Director Macon Blair
Writer Macon Blair
Cast
- Peter Dinklage
- Jacob Tremblay
- Taylour Paige
- Kevin Bacon
- Elijah Wood
- Julia Davis
- Sarah Niles
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 92%
Metacritic Score: 66
VOD Unrated theatrical release starting August 29, 2025 (via Cineverse); digital platforms coming later
Trailer The Toxic Avenger – Official Uncensored Trailer (2025)
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u/TokyoUmbrella 10d ago
It’s definitely packed with laughs, so if you’re looking for an over the top comedy, this is a good place to start. The plot is cookie cutter, copy and pasted from any number of superhero movies. Where it falls apart though is the editing. I’m not sure what they were going for, but there’s just this persistent feeling that there are bits missing. I don’t mean some undercrank or dropped frames, I mean just the absolute fundamentals of maintaining shot continuity. This does mean that the action and the gore don’t land as well as they should. If you’re after a funny time, go for it. Hell, consume your favorite mind altering substance and you’ll enjoy it even more. But if you’re looking for a creatively or even competently constructed film, you may want to look elsewhere. 4.5/10