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Turbo Kid, is easily one of my favorite movies ever made. To me it's one of those rare films that checks every box as far as my movie tastes are concerned and does so beautifully I think. Plus, while it take influences from other films, film genres or time periods. Well, I still found that this movie is wholly original and that's another reason I am such a massive fan of Turbo Kid.
I enjoyed the performances of every single actor in this movie. I really liked the aesthetics and production values a ton. With such a modest budget I thought the production team created a world of decay that felt so lived in. Everything in most of the shots looked like it was just itching to infect you with tetanus, hehe. I also really dug all the crazy and cool costumes and outfits all the actors wore. From the dark and grim outfits of the faceless bad guys to the old west look of Turbo Kid's kind of sidekick guy. To the awesome outfit he ended up wearing and even Apple's look was rad too.
For me, Turbo Kid, had just the right amount of everything to display such a cool looking apocalyptic, 1997 wasteland. Nothing was overdone but everything looked so good I thought. They really paid great attention to detail for this movie I found and I appreciated that so very much.
Also, the humor in the film made me laugh constantly. It was a very dark humor at times which is some of my favorite type of comedy. There was also quite a fair share of violence and over the top gore which I enjoyed as well. But, while it could be construed at gratuitous at times, I still felt it lent itself so well to the atmosphere and wacky character of the movie.
I also found that Turbo Kid had many touching scenes that were very heartfelt. The stuff with Apple and her journey and devotion. Which that devotion went to the point of hilariously crazy and creepy at times during the film, which cracked me up so much. But she was such a sweet, insanely likeable and cute character I thought. And the titular character of the Turbo Kid was awesome. He really made the entire movie for me. The way his character dealt with the terrible and crazy situations at hand at times reminded me of, Jesse Eisenbergs, character and how he just barely hung on to his sanity in the film, Zombieland. The two characters aren't the same I don't believe. But it was just seeing how they both tried so hard to get by with their bonkers surroundings that I felt at times made them seem similar. But I love the character in Turbo Kid a whole lot more.
I want to mention as well that while this film is brilliant in my opinion. Well, I don't think it would have that highest mark in my book if it wasn't for the equally amazing score by awesome electronic masterminds, Le Matos (which is French for "The Gear.") I've been such a huge fan of this group for quite a while now. And I believe that their score for the soundtrack of Turbo Kid is easily some of their best work ever. Their follow-up score to the follow-up film from these directors and production team, "The Summer of 84'", is also hugely stellar in my opinion. But, I believe that the score they did for this movie is just one of the best soundtracks and retro, Synthwave, Darkwave albums ever made. If you enjoy scores, soundtracks and music from the 80s and 80s movies, that are heavy on genius synths. Well, look no further. To me the soundtrack for Turbo Kid is the definitive version of this type. Plus, if you're able to find it I highly recommend buying the double album version of this soundtrack by Le Matos. It's titled 'Chronicles of the Wasteland / Turbo Kid OST' by Le Matos. I've listened to that crazy long running time album more times than I could ever hope to count. It's just a type of album and experience that for me really transports me to another time and place. The way that Le Matos writes music is nothing short of genius and ever so beautiful.
Again, while the film itself is such a memorable time. I also would say that without the score by Le Matos that it just wouldn't have the same amazing impact. It would still be good I think, for sure. But it's hard in my mind to separate the two from each other.
Also, there is a music video for the song "No Tomorrow (feat. Pawws) by Le Matos from this movie and its soundtrack/score. That I highly recommend checking out after you watch Turbo Kid and if you really enjoyed the film. Because the music video for that song has entirely new movie scenes that relate to Turbo Kid and I wouldn't be surprised if they filmed them at the exact same time they did filming on the movie They are shot with movie film and I won't ruin the plot so to speak of the music video. But I'll just say it deals more about some stuff with the character, Apple. And it's equally awesome and hilarious at the same time in my opinion. With also the intended and added bonus of getting to hear that beautiful song by Le Matos featuring the guest artist, Pawws. If that song doesn't stick in your head forever in the best way, I don't know what will. If you'd like to check out this music video it is most likely still available to watch on YouTube. Just search the terms "Le Matos - No Tomorrow (feat. Pawws) official music video" and I'd be hard pressed to believe that you won't find it. Just wanted to mention about this in case new or old fans of Turbo Kid didn't know there is a little bit more of this awesome movie to see in that music video.
I've purchased a copy of Turbo Kid three times on Blu-ray twice, one was the killer limited edition version and the other a regular version. And I just recently bought a digital copy here from Amazon to watch on my iPhone and iPad. So, if buying this movie three times doesn't tell you how much I adore this cult classic film, nothing will. I think if you go into Turbo Kid with no preconceived notions, and you don't mind the, at times, over the top gore and violence. Well, I believe you just may fall in love with the movie like I did. It may not be everyone's cup of tea. But I absolutely love this movie more than most I've seen. And in the 40 years I've been alive I've seen more movies than anyone I've ever met or probably will ever meet. My home video collection has well over 2,000 titles to it. And out of all those movies and I've seen and own, Turbo Kid, ranks right in the top 3 of my favorite movies ever made.
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I wish the disclaimer that this won’t work in the US had been posted back when I bought the disc... I looked to make sure. It also came in a thin plastic wrapping not protecting it at all so one corner came crushed and the disc was not clipped into the center piece. The other Blu-ray I bought at the same time came packaged individually and was ripped wide open on one corner. At least it works. Neither had the sticker(s) that seal newly bought cases. I’ll buy locally next time.
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Christian Pico-SanchezReviewed in Germany on April 13, 2021
Post-apokalyptischer Action-Hero-Film mit umweltfreundlichem Fuhrpark.
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Spain on April 19, 2016
Josd Manuel
He recibido la pelicula hoy. Primero agradecer a amazon la rapidez y lo bien que viene el envio. Lo segundo es valorar a "A Contracorriente". Yo temia que el dvd y cd vieneran con alguna huella o mancha como ya es habitual en los combos, pero nada de eso, los tres discos vienen flamantes sin ningun arañazo ni huellas por el estilo. Viene en una caja amaray. Y el vhs genial con diseño al estilo de su tiempo y con tres pegatinas a elegir para pegarlas sobre el mismo. De pasada segun he visto la calidad de la calidad de imagen es buena. Y la cajita externa tambien viene con muy buen acabado. En resumen A Contracorriente pone segun mi parecer gran cuidado en sus publicaciones y por eso no me pierdo casi ningun titulo en bluray de los que publican.Cliente AmazonJosd Manuel
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- AJSReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2018
This is one of the best films i've seen in ages
