Turbo Kid
Turbo Kid

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Turbo Kid

2015
Movie
95 min
English

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, an orphaned teen must battle a ruthless warlord to save the girl of his dreams.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users79%
Director: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl WhissellGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future where water is the most precious commodity, a young orphan known as 'The Kid' scavenges the wasteland. He discovers a powerful water-spewing glove and becomes the unlikely hero Turbo Kid, protecting his adopted town from the tyrannical warlord Zeus. With the help of his robotic sidekick Apple, Turbo Kid must embrace his destiny and fight for survival in a blood-soaked battle.

Critical Reception

Turbo Kid was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its embrace of cult film aesthetics and its over-the-top gore. It was praised for its unique blend of humor, action, and retro 1980s-inspired style, though some found its violence excessive. The film has gained a strong following among fans of independent genre cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • A gory, humorous, and stylish throwback to 80s sci-fi action films.

  • Delightfully over-the-top and surprisingly heartfelt despite its extreme violence.

  • Offers a fun, low-budget adventure with a distinct retro charm.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Turbo Kid, appreciating its unique blend of humor and gore, its nostalgic 80s vibe, and its energetic action sequences. Many found it to be a fun and memorable cult film experience, with particular praise for its visual style and creative kills.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the 1980s film 'The Karate Kid' and the aesthetic of 1980s dystopian science fiction films like 'Mad Max'.

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Reno

Reno

> Inspired by the comics to defeat an enemy. It was made in the style of the 80s movie and the story sets in the future, that mean in the late 90s. If your childhood were the 90s, probably you would have seen plenty of the 80s sci-fi fil...

Frank Ochieng

Frank Ochieng

Now who would think that the kiddie-inspired, Science Fiction post-apocalyptic ‘Turbo Kid’ could motivate one’s appetite for nostalgic cheese-ridden action yarns? Well, the directing/writing trio of Francois Simard, Yoann-Karl Wissell and A...