The Incredibles (fight 3 of 3)
Freakin’ robots, man. 3) The Incredibles and Frozone vs Omnidroid The Fighters: The Incredibles: Bob/Mr. Incredible, Helen/Elastigirl, Dash and Violet. An ersatz Fantastic Four family that’s finally...
View ArticleThe Matrix Reloaded (fight 1 of 6)
Whoa 2.0. This movie was released just a little over ten years ago, to the delight of some, the disappointment of others, and the confusion of many. I won’t get too deep into my feelings on the film...
View ArticleThe Matrix Reloaded (fight 2 of 6)
“Brooks Brothers Team… ATTACK!” 2) Neo vs Agents The Fighters: Neo, hero of the first film and savior of the human race finally having claimed his destiny… or so he thinks. Played by Keanu Reeves....
View ArticleThe Matrix Reloaded (fight 4 of 6)
In which we find out that Agent Smith is not just the president of the Agent Smith Fan Club… … he’s also EVERY member 4) Neo vs Agent Smith(s) The Fighters: Neo, who you know by now. Played by Keanu...
View ArticleThe Matrix Reloaded (fight 5 of 6)
In which Neo is a very messy house guest. You won’t be grinning for long, Frenchie 5) Neo vs Merovingian’s Henchmen The Fighters: Neo, again. Played by Keanu Reeves. Armed with: nothing to start with,...
View ArticleThe Mask of Zorro (fight 2 of 5)
In which Zorro gets his “faithful” horse. 2) Alejandro vs Montero’s Soldiers The Fighters: Alejandro Murrieta, the young urchin from the prologue, all grown up. A semi-reformed bandit under the...
View ArticleThe Mask of Zorro (fight 3 of 5)
Oh, I’m ready for the fun part. Ready for Love? 3) Zorro vs Captain Love, Don Rafael, and Soldiers The Fighters: Alejandro Murrieta aka Zorro 2.0. After finding vital intel on Montero’s plans,...
View ArticleSuperman Vs The Elite (fight 2 of 4)
In which we meet monsters. (SUBTLE DOUBLE MEANING) 2) Superman and the Elite vs Pokolistan monsters The Fighters: Superman, duh. Prior to this event he hasn’t met or heard of the Elite before; this is...
View ArticleSuperman vs The Elite (fight 3 of 4)
An Atomic rematch. Who NEEDS Kryptonite? 3) Superman and the Elite vs Atomic Skull The Fighters: Superman, who’s been running hot & then cold with the new team. Voiced by George Newbern. The Elite:...
View ArticleSuperman vs The Elite (fight 4 of 4)
“Is that… Superman?” “Not anymore.” 4) Superman vs The Elite The Fighters: Superman, voiced by George Newbern. The Elite: Manchester Black, Coldcast, Menagerie/Pam, and The Hat. Voiced by Robin Atkin...
View ArticleKill Bill (fight 2 of 4)
Killin’ time. Practically kill-thirty. 2) The Bride vs Gogo Yubari, Johnny Mo and the Crazy 88 The Fighters: The Bride aka Beatrix Kiddo aka Black Mamba. Sporting a yellow track suit deliberately...
View ArticleThe Rundown (fight 1 of 4)
Welcome to The Rock. Time to shine the spotlight on a little-seen gem, in this case 2003′s The Rundown. Released to little fanfare and poor box office despite relatively strong critical acclaim for a...
View ArticleThe Rundown (fight 2 of 4)
In which the Rock enters a wretched hive of scum and villainy. 2) Beck vs Hatcher’s Goons The Fighters: Beck, the retrieval specialist with apparently no other name, so it’s possible he’s related to...
View ArticleThe Rundown (fight 3 of 4)
Let’s flip out. This guy gets it. 3) Beck vs Manito and the Rebels The Fighters: Beck, a bounty hunter who’s quite a bit out of his element. Played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Armed with: Nothing....
View ArticleThe Rundown (fight 4 of 4)
In which the Rock finally exercises his Second Amendment rights. They still apply overseas, because AMERICA. It was a bit hard to write about this one, given that even though there’s fighting it’s not...
View ArticleNinja Scroll (devil 4 of 5)
Creeper ninja is creepy. “Who, me?” 4) Shijima (voiced by Akimasa Omori) Shijima is arguably the most ninja-like of all the film’s many ninjas: he employs stealth, deception and diversion over outright...
View ArticleBrotherhood of the Wolf (fight 1 of 5)
Only the strong(est) will win. Not gonna be that guy. Brotherhood of the Wolf is an odd bird, and quite definitely by design. It’s a French-language period drama action horror story about how a...
View ArticleBrotherhood of the Wolf (fight 2 of 5)
A little fun never hurt anyone. But a little Mani always does. 2) Mani vs Gypsies The Fighters: Mani, everyone’s favorite kung fu Iroquois. He’s now let his hair down in every sense of the word. Played...
View ArticleBrotherhood of the Wolf (fight 3 of 5)
Here’s where le merde gets real, as they say. “Venez à moi, mon frere!” 3) Team Fronsac vs the Beast and the Brotherhood The Fighters: Gregoire de Fronsac, stepping into the action for the first time...
View ArticleBrotherhood of the Wolf (fight 4 of 5)
Sometimes the toughest guys are the ones you least expect. For instance. 4) Fronsac vs Gypsies The Fighters: Gregoire de Fronsac, brilliant scientist and, apparently, a high-level asskicker. As with...
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