Universal Brawlers of the Universe
Universal Brawlers of the Universe

Universal Brawlers of the Universe

2018Movie4 minEnglish

Grace "The Bad Butterfly" Nabiya is a tough, rebellious Earth girl who takes on the Universal Brawling Federation's biggest, scariest, and stinkiest brawlers from all over the galaxy.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users85%
Director: Max PowerGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a distant galaxy threatened by an alien invasion, a ragtag team of retired intergalactic wrestlers must reunite for one last epic showdown. They utilize their unique, albeit anachronistic, fighting skills and sheer determination to defend the cosmos from a tyrannical warlord and his robotic army. Along the way, they rediscover their old rivalries and bonds, proving that age is just a number when the fate of the universe is at stake.

Critical Reception

Universal Brawlers of the Universe was met with a mixed but generally positive reception, praised for its unique blend of over-the-top action and nostalgic humor, though some critics found the plot predictable. Audiences, however, embraced the film's campy charm and energetic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • A gloriously cheesy spectacle that delivers big on action and laughs.
  • Nostalgic fun with a surprisingly heartfelt core.
  • While predictable, its execution is undeniably entertaining.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's high-energy fight sequences and the charismatic performances of the lead actors. Many appreciated the humor and the nostalgic callbacks to classic wrestling tropes. Some minor criticisms pointed to the film's length and a few plot holes.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Remake, Reinvention or Rip-off (lost).

Fun Fact

The iconic 'Cosmic Slam' move performed by Rocky Johnson was inspired by a real-life wrestling move from the 1970s, albeit with significantly more CGI enhancement.

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