Turbo Kid

i feel like i want to be a stick in the mud about this one, but i can't. the schtick worked for me, and if they'd played it just a little bit straighter a few times, it would have worked even better. plus michael ironside was terrific. i wish he had lost an arm, though. read more

a self conscious movie, tribute to the post apocalyptic b exploitation movies of the 80's, plenty of movie and tech references and memorabilia. if you like cheesy 80s plots , dark wavysh soundtracks, bad acting , tacky fx , and michael ironside, then this movie is for you, and so it was for me :) . read more

Reminded me of Manborg. A super fun silly and gory great time. The soundtrack was awesome too. Just a good all around fun movie! read more

My quick rating - 6;6/10. A futuristic (1997 is the future in this movie) look at the planet running out of water ala Mad Max. The movie itself is such a tribute to the 80s flicks including the midi music; the time frame; clothing; etc. that it then makes sense that the future is 1997. Same basic idea but cross that with Kick Ass and an extreme amount of blood and guts. This was a fairly solid movie that held its own on all accounts. It even sprinkled a little love twist between our star and a quirky robot girl. The action is edited nicely to keep a solid look to it. The actors play their read more