Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger (2025) is a reboot of the 1984 cult classic, following janitor Winston Gooze as he transforms into a radioactive hero after a toxic accident. The film balances over-the-top violence, cartoonish gore, and dark humour with an unexpectedly tender father-son relationship between Winston and his stepson Wade.
The cast delivers committed performances, with Peter Dinklage leading as Winston, Jacob Tremblay as Wade, Taylour Paige as whistleblower J.J., Kevin Bacon as the sleazy Bob Garbinger, and Elijah Wood as the twitchy Fritz. While the storyline is thin and the film runs slightly long at around 100 minutes, its combination of outrageous humour, cult homage, and emotional depth makes it a chaotic, entertaining revival for fans of the franchise.
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