Dinklage's Toxie: A Reboot Missed the Mark?

A long-time admirer of Troma Entertainment's 'bad' movies, particularly The Toxic Avenger series, expressed disappointment with the recent reboot. The reviewer, a New Jersey native and fan of Peter Dinklage, found the new film too polished and modern, lacking the gritty, cheap-looking charm that defined the original four movies.

While acknowledging the extreme violence and puerile humor, the reviewer noted that Peter Dinklage's performance, though excellent, was almost too good. His compelling portrayal of the janitor character made it difficult to become immersed in the broader narrative and the transformation into the Toxic Avenger.

Ultimately, the reboot was deemed 'fine' but unremarkable. The reviewer felt its attempts at camp and humor came across as forced and did not achieve the same impact as the original films. The reviewer suggested that other films, like Hobo With a Shotgun, better emulated the spirit of the early Toxic Avenger movies.