The Toxic Avenger: Part II (1989)

[Akijama]

Courtesy of Criterion Collection

[Show spoiler]OK, you caught me, it's Troma

Toxie's mean, green, and back on the screen! Melvin Junko was a nerdy 98lb weakling until he fell into a vat of toxic waste, turning him into the first ever superhuman superhero from New Jersey. This time the hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength takes on Tokyo. The Toxic Avenger Part II is a spectacular sequel with even more ingenious special effects, even more bizarre action, and even more unbelievably famous fight scenes. He's come a long way from Tromaville, baby!

Special Features:

Director's commentary
At home with Toxie
A word from villainess Lisa Gaye
Toxie on Japanese TV
Troma Trailers

Source: Amazon

[FiendCameron]

Now let's see if they can top the 88 Films version.

[Show spoiler]It won't.

[dr. wai]

So by Troma's release schedule, we will see this movie by the end of the summer at the earliest. There is no way they are making that date.

[MaskedRider]

Why not release parts 2 & 3 together? Like a double feature. We all know 2 and 3 suck big time.

[Cat III]

You had me for a second with that Criterion comment. Probably wishful thinking on my part. I'm still planning on getting the 88 Films version since its coming sooner, and in a slipcover no less. Still good news for those who don't import.

[Cat III]

Originally Posted by tewyuanagu

There is no way they are making that date.

This guy was banned after making four posts. Wonder what's his deal.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by FiendCameron

Now let's see if they can top the 88 Films version.

[Show spoiler]It won't.

Most of us were expecting this to be inferior to the 88 Films release, but I don't think any of us were expecting 720p on the Troma release.

[MTRodaba2468]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Most of us were expecting this to be inferior to the 88 Films release, but I don't think any of us were expecting 720p on the Troma release.

This. Looks like I'll be importing the 88 Films release, just like I did with the first film.

[Nailwraps]

It could be worse; it could've been an upscale of the DVD or a fiasco like Rabid Grannies.

Dr. Wai, might have a point; maybe because of the 720p presentation (which is probably on the review copies) was the reason for the delay.

Perhaps let's wait.

[psicon]

Not sure if my computer is messing up but Bdinfo reads it as 480i.

Edit: unless the screenshots in that review were resized down, they're 720x480 too.

[Kriztoffer Swank]

Already got the 88 Films version but that's cool it's coming out here before terribly long.

Now if only Lloyd Kaufman would go back and edit 2 and 3 together to make a 90-minute movie that doesn't suck. Toxie 2 has a lot of good stuff in it, it just drags too long. Throw in the necessary 5 minutes or so of ending footage from Toxie 3 and it'd be a neat flick at 90 minutes.

[Jackpittorino]

I think one of the reasons why the gorier bits during the vhs store are not in the blu ray version of The Toxic Avenger Part 3 because maybe some of the 35 mm elements of those shots are lost

[GasmaskAvenger]

Originally Posted by Jackpittorino

I think one of the reasons why some gorier bits are not in the blu ray versions of The Toxic Avenger Part 2 & 3 because maybe some of the 35 mm elements of those shots are lost

Part 2 is totally uncut on blu-ray.

I think Troma just used the wrong print of Part 3 to transfer to HD, as all of the missing gore is just in the VHS Rental Place sequence. The gore in the last act is completely intact.

[Jackpittorino]

Originally Posted by GasmaskAvenger

Part 2 is totally uncut on blu-ray.

I think Troma just used the wrong print of Part 3 to transfer to HD, as all of the missing gore is just in the VHS Rental Place sequence. The gore in the last act is completely intact.

I just realised Part 2 was uncut

[DukeTogo84]

Decided to order this off of Amazon. Hopefully it's the corrected version and the 480i version!

[travisbickle]

Damn, still no comparison shots between the 88 Blu and Troma? Anyone have both?

Someone posted comparisons of the first film a while back and I actually preferred Troma's Blu over 88 films.

[CreepyThinMan]

I've got Toxic Avengers 1 & 4 on Bluray and that's all I need. 2 and 3 are garbage. I was surprised that Kaufman didn't get a fifth movie out in 2014 for Toxie's 30th anniversary!?!

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by movieluva

This blu-ray needs to be re-released in the u.s. with an uncut version

Only 3 is cut.