Sidekicks

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Travis S Sidekicks is a heartwarming, action-packed gem that deserves every one of its five stars! This family-friendly martial arts flick, starring Chuck Norris and Jonathan Brandis, delivers a perfect blend of humor, heart, and high-kicking excitement. The story follows Barry, a daydreaming teen who escapes his struggles with asthma and bullying through vivid fantasies where he fights alongside his idol, Chuck Norris. The movie shines with its uplifting message about self-confidence and perseverance, wrapped in a fun, early-'90s vibe. Brandis gives a relatable and charming performance as the underdog you can’t help but root for, while Norris is at his charismatic best, playing a larger-than-life version of himself with a knowing wink. The action scenes, though lighthearted, are well-choreographed, and the training montages are pure nostalgic joy. Beau Bridges and Mako add depth to the supporting cast, bringing warmth and wisdom to the story. What sets Sidekicks apart is its ability to balance campy fun with genuine emotional beats, making it a feel-good classic for kids and adults alike. It’s a movie that reminds you to believe in yourself, no matter the odds. A must-watch for martial arts fans or anyone craving an inspiring, lighthearted adventure! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Michael W This martial arts movie was alright. Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Mako, Beau Bridges, Julia Nickson, Danica McKellar, and the rest of the cast did a decent job in this movie. The story of the movie was a little dull at times and it seemed like it was a ripoff of The Karate Kid movie. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's not worth it. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Todd B A day dreamer looking for a way out his normal, a star, and a restaurant owner embark on an epic journey to fulfill a destiny, whether it's fantasy or reality. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Jonathan O Is like The Karate Kid meets Harvey in a Chuck Norris's nightmare on elm street without Freddy Kruger. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/05/25 Full Review M .W. K I'm sad to say that this movie was very disappointing. What makes it so disappointing is that you see what potential it had to be a great movie - but it has terrible writing, mediocre direnting, somewhat lazy editing, and most of the acting is just very amateurish - with some phoning it in, and a very small handful actually trying to give it their all. The only really descent actor in the movie was Jonathan Brandis; with Chuck Norris and Mato as descent enough. Joe Piscopo was definitely the worst actor in the movie - the entire time he was on screen...I just got the impression that his character was constantly high on cocaine. But I will say that Richard Moll came at a pretty darn close second as the worst actor. And to be honest, Beau Bridges, Julia Nickson, Danica McKellar, and John Buchanan really didn't do much better either. And those Biker Punks had some of the worst acting...period. I can appreciate that it was trying to be a type of action-comedy...but it really much more work done before it got released. I'm not saying that the movie didn't have it moments, but they were very small when you look at the whole thing. There were just so many opportunities it could have gone better or funnier. Seriously, just because it was all imagination, didn't mean it couldn't have to been better. I also did not like the chemistry between Barry and Lauren - heck, she down right told him that she only saw him as a friend. Or the one with Jerry and Noreen, as they barely had any time together in the movie. Some of the fighting sequences definitely needed more work. And they should have really specified on how long Barry's training went on for. At the tournament, Barry should have just left his "daydreaming" behind, and learned how to deal with things in the world - that should have been the real lesson. The story is a lot like "The Karate Kid", only the young man suffers a bit more than Daniel LaRusso, and has a bit more struggles with his asthma and overactive imagination (as well as being bullied by his schoolmates - and some adults as well). And I get that facing struggles in a dog-eat-dog world can make some people want to live in a world where they aren't weak, and they have people who protect and stands-up for them. But in the end...that movie just didn't take itself seriously. And because of that, nobody else was able to take it seriously. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Marc Z This 1990's Karate Kid inspired movie is not bad. It has a lot of heart. The story of a sickly boy who fantasizes about being in the world of Chuck Norris movies. He ends up inspired in the real world by an Asian martial arts instructor, inspired by Mr. Miyago-complete with cryptic wisdom and martial arts drills. The film pays nice homage the both the karate Kid, and the films of Chuck Norris. As a story of personal improvement it is good. Beau Bridges is decent as the boy's father. Danica McKellar is good as the quasi girlfriend-love interest. Some of the action is a little over the top, but the movie has heart. Norris is good every second on screen. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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