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The Toxic Avenger (1984)
Troma's breakthrough film
Historically speaking, The Toxic Avenger is the most important film in Troma's history as it represents the major turning point for the studio and it shows. For it's time, this was one of the most unique films ever made as it was one of the first films to take horror to it's slapstick extreme.
While it is true that the film starts a bit slow, it picks up quickly after Melvin turns into the Toxic Avenger. For me, the best scene has to be the police examination of the aftermath that took place at the taco stand.
Personally, while Troma has gone on to make bigger and better things, I will forever pay homage to this film for allowing it to be possible.
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
Great opening scene, but very disappointing overall
As somebody who for the first time just got to watch all of the Toxic Avenger films back to back, it is all too obvious that splitting the original 2nd film into two films was a rather big mistake. While this film does have some of the best moments in the Toxic Avenger series, the film feels flat due to the major lack of action in the film overall.
There are several very good moments in the film however worth seeing. The opening videostore heist, containing what has got to be the weirdest (and funniest) cardboard cutout joke I've ever seen in my life, along with a obvious kick in the shins to what would later be known as the "Media Cartel" courtesy of Lloyd Kaufman. Another classic is obviously the end fight between Troma's rendition of the Ultimate Evil and Toxie.
Overall, for fans of Toxie and Troma this is a mandatory viewing. However, I have to agree with Stan Lee's opening narration of Citizen Toxie when parts 2 and 3 were disowned.
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)
Troma's best offering to date
It took them a very long time to release this movie, but to date I have to think that Citizen Toxie is one of the most important Troma films and along with Cannibal: The Musical a great gateway film to introduce people to the world of Troma.