Iké Boys

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Iké Boys

2021

1h 28m

Fantasy

Adventure

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Best friends Shawn Gunderson and Vikram 'Vik' Kapoor escape from the drudgery of high school life in Oklahoma through their obsession with all things Japanese. When a mysterious anime film transforms them into its superhuman characters, they at first think that their wildest fantasies have come true. But when ancient monsters threaten to unleash the apocalypse on New Year's Eve of 1999, Shawn and Vik must look to each other to become the heroes they were always meant to be. Joining their adventure is Miki, a Japanese exchange student whose determination to go on a Native American vision quest puts her on a collision course with both Shawn and Vik and their foes... and whose destiny may determine the fate of the world.

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (LAist)

Very low-budget, amateurish but well-intentioned... It means well and is innocent, but it is no more than "okay."

Oct 14, 2022

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

It's a mix of live-action and some animation, and while it doesn't really break any new ground with the story, there's a clear love for Japanese entertainment on display.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 12, 2022

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Nathan Mattise

Ars Technica

The performances carry the film's slower moments, particularly Gandhi as Vik since that character has a little more internal conflict to navigate than his pal Shawn.

Oct 19, 2021

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Clint Worthington

The Spool

Its deep well of affection for its inspirations is more than enough to smooth over some rough spots.

Oct 14, 2021

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Andrew Mack

ScreenAnarchy

Kindhearted tribute to the life lesson moments at the end of every episode of Power Rangers. The action is just a fun way to reward yourself for learning something other than how to land a proper hero stance off your living room couch.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 8, 2021

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Harris Dang

Their Own League

Ike Boys is a charming, entertaining and goofy trifle that honours its inspirations with love and respect while providing a warm story about will resonate with young audiences about passion, adventure and friendship. Otakus will love it.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 5, 2021

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Zyleth B

More epic = more awesome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Hack G

🤔 Weird movie, I know they also try to make a retro Japan film and some anime but how did this movie release in 2022?. I don't know how I can watch full film with this resolution. About the plot I think it okay, not too bad not too good, not too boring and I think it did well in some scenes. It's worth a try

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Twinkle M

The best movie in the world😍💕❤️👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Synopsis

Best friends Shawn Gunderson and Vikram 'Vik' Kapoor escape from the drudgery of high school life in Oklahoma through their obsession with all things Japanese. When a mysterious anime film transforms them into its superhuman characters, they at first think that their wildest fantasies have come true. But when ancient monsters threaten to unleash the apocalypse on New Year's Eve of 1999, Shawn and Vik must look to each other to become the heroes they were always meant to be. Joining their adventure is Miki, a Japanese exchange student whose determination to go on a Native American vision quest puts her on a collision course with both Shawn and Vik and their foes... and whose destiny may determine the fate of the world.

Director: Eric McEver
Producer: Brion Hambel, Jeff Hammer, Paul Jensen
Screenwriter: Eric McEver, Jeff Hammer
Production Co: Best Medicine Productions, Gerson Productions, Wisconation Productions
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2022
Runtime: 1h 28m

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