'Citizen Toxie' Showcases Troma's Grimy, Shocking, Blatantly Offensive Peak Performance
In the world of Troma Entertainment, "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" stands out as a remarkable addition to the franchise. This film, released in 2000, is often hailed as a "Tromasterpiece" for its outrageous blend of horror, comedy, and lowbrow humour, earning it a place in the hearts of fans.
Directed and co-written by Lloyd Kaufman, the film follows the journey of Toxie, the Toxic Avenger, who finds himself in a crisis when a dimensional portal opens between Tromaville and its dark mirror image, Amortville. Toxie becomes trapped in Amortville, while his evil doppelganger, the Noxious Offender, takes over Tromaville, causing chaos and even killing the mayor.
Meanwhile, Toxie's wife Sarah becomes pregnant with twins, fathered by both Toxie and Noxie. The Toxic Avenger, along with his obese sidekick Lardass and an eclectic lineup of superheroes, must fight to save Tromaville from this chaos and prevent the evil doppelganger's reign from continuing.
James Gunn, a well-known figure, makes a memorable appearance in the film, doing a Stephen Hawking imitation and spewing out pseudo-physics explanations. The film also features several hapless Troma "superheroes" in each universe, a plot involving a school for the very special, a gang of gun-toting adult babies, and a mirror universe called Amortville.
The movie is known for its equal-opportunity offensiveness, rapid-fire gags, bad taste, and disregard for political correctness. It's a film that doesn't shy away from tackling topics such as abortion, school shootings, and the environment.
For those who are new to Troma, Lloyd Kaufman recommends "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" as the perfect introduction. The film is currently streaming free on Prime Video and is also available on Troma Now.
As we eagerly await the release of Macon Blair's reboot of The Toxic Avenger this month, "Citizen Toxie" offers a unique perspective on how the series has evolved in tone and style while staying true to its roots in gonzo exploitation comedy. The new "Toxic Avenger" movie promotes messages such as don't be an asshole, stand up for what you believe in, and embrace whatever makes you weird and different. So, grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride!
[1] Troma Entertainment Official Website [2] IMDb: Citizen Toxie [3] Rotten Tomatoes: Citizen Toxie
- In the realm of entertainment, streaming platforms now offer the opportunity to watch Troma Entertainment's acclaimed film, "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV," which blends environmental issues with lowbrow humor and gonzo exploitation comedy.
- Just as Disney and Star Wars incorporate science fiction and adventure, "Citizen Toxie" also features memorable appearances by industry personalities such as James Gunn, who lends his talent to the film with a Stephen Hawking imitation and pseudo-physics explanations.
- For fans of movies-and-tv who are intrigued by alternate universes, "Citizen Toxie" offers an unique exploration, with a plot revolving around a dimensional portal and its dark mirror image, Amortville.
