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Summary: Reject Regis Soldier Slander
Review: Catchy title, ey?
...Normally I do not go for violent films or war films; in fact I made a point of boycotting Black Hawk Down and Pearl Harbour, so a film dealing with terrorism isn't normally something I would praise. But, my God, this isn't just another war film. Not another patriotic piece of garbage with a tacky love-story tagged on the end to compensate for the mindless violence filling up the other ninety-odd minutes of bloody celluloid. This is a true gem of the nineties. The story is beautifully written, truly capturing both the immaturity and the bravery of the young heroes. While being a fictional story, it is truly plaudable and realistic enough to make you cheer for the Regis "rejects". Each character, perhaps shadowed by Sean Astin's outstanding performance as Billy Tepper, develops a distinct personality and a true bond is evident between the group, allowing an underlying theme of friendship to shine through. It is very easy to fall in love with this film with its hints of humour and truly touching moments. Emotive, memorable and defintetely worth watching twice!
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Summary: Oh, Those Daring Young Men . . . .
Review: For action, teen hijinks and heroism, this movie is hard to beat. "Toy Soldiers" is full of boyish bravado and humor mixed with taut suspense and even tragedy. The writing is fine, the plot well-woven, and the acting terrific on the part of both the teenage and adult members of the cast.A Colombian drug lord is extradited to America and his son is determined to get him back---at any cost. Luis Caldez hatches a cold-hearted scheme to kidnap the son of the man who will be the judge in his father's case. The boy attends a private school called St. Regis Academy, headed by Louis Gosset, Jr. as its dean. The school, nicknamed The Rejects' Academy, contains a student body that consists of boys tossed out from other schools for disciplinary problems. These kids hate and defy authority routinely. Chief among the troublemakers are Billy Tepper(Sean Astin) and Joey Trotta(Wil Wheaton), who hatch a clever scheme to free the school from the terrorists. The ensuing twists and turns and near-misses work well to maintain the adrenalin level, which heightens when the bad guys kill one boy, whose father just happens to be the head of the New Jersey Mafia. This tragic event pushes the action up to a fever pitch as the angry mobster exacts his revenge in a fitting way. Some of the action seems a bit implausible, but that doesn't take away from the joyride of watching the boys defy their odious captors. The viewer almost pities the terrorists for what they've gotten themselves into by ticking off these toy soldiers. The movie is enjoyable, with plenty of heart and fine acting. Sean Astin and Wil Wheaton are great as the head rebel and his partner in crime. Louis Gosset, Jr. demonstrates why he's an Oscar-caliber performer. Denholm Elliot is endearing as the gentle headmaster who maintains dignity throughout the menace. Andrew Divoff is creepy as the calculating and ultimately psychotic Luis Caldez. An uncredited Jerry Orbach gives an intense performance as the slain boy's father, evoking both loathing for his criminal career and compassion for his pain over the loss of his son. The rest of the cast is in excellent form, too, and carries the story forward. All in all, this is a great flick for those who enjoy action, especially teenagers. There's plenty of foul language and graphic violence that are not for the sensitive of ears or stomach, but most viewers should find this one a great ride. Enjoy the exploits of those daring young men!
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Summary: taps meets the rock
Review: Great movie, action packed. I cant wait till DVD release
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Summary: Sweet movie
Review: great movie. it has action, suspense, drama, and it is great to watch Astin and all his friends come up with an intelligent and gutsy plan to beat the terrorists.
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Summary: C'mon, get to the good part already!
Review: I find 'Toy Soldiers' to be a somewhat passable bit of action entertainment, although it's not all that extraordinary. Sean Astin leads a group of high-class reform school kids in an effort to stop the terrorist group that has overtaken the campus. Kinda like low-rent 'Die Hard' with hunky-looking teenage boys, which leads me to believe that this flick was aimed more at the teenage female demographic. Louis Gossett, Jr., playing the school headmaster, seems to be just biding his time between 'Iron Eagle' flicks here. So unless you're really desperate for a group-of-teenage-kids-saving-the-day flick filled with naughty language and exit wounds, you might wanna just pass this by. Fortunately, 'Toy Soldiers' does have one redeeming quality: the demise of Wil Wheaton's character by high-velocity lead. For a trekkie who's always disliked Wheaton's Wesley Crusher character on NextGen, this particular moment is a real treat. I'm hoping they'll put this on DVD someday just so I can loop this scene and watch it over and over and over again, heh. God, I love DVDs... 'Late
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Summary: This is a wonderful movie
Review: I have been looking for this movie for YEARS! I just happened to type in "Sean Astin" and it came up to my surprise. When I was a girl of about 15 I loved this guy. He was a perfect actor and so good at it. I searched forever for this movie when I saw it on the channel USA. Well, all I can say is that when I receive it will be watched numerous times. It is a great movie with great actors. Back in my teenage years there were great young actors. Memories are wonderful when you can watch the movies from your childhood.
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Summary: A fan of Sean Astin
Review: I just love Sean Astin & he should have been awarded for his work on this film. I've been looking for this film on DVD for a long time! Thanks, Amazon. Also,after watching Return of the King, recently released, He really deserved an Oscar for his portrayal of Sam!!!!!!!
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Summary: A fan from Illinois
Review: I just love Sean Astin & he should have been awarded for his work on this film. Also after watching Return of the King, recently released, He really deserved an Oscar for his portrayal of Sam!!!!!!!
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Summary: A fan of Sean Astin
Review: I just love Sean Astin & he should have been awarded for his work on this film. I've been looking for this film on DVD for a long time! Thanks, Amazon. Also,after watching Return of the King, recently released, He really deserved an Oscar for his portrayal of Sam!!!!!!!
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Summary: This movie was sooooo good!
Review: I know that Toy Soldiers has been out for like, 10+ years but I saw it for the very first time today, on cable of all places. And I have to say, it was a GREAT movie. It kept my attention from the begining until the very end! It was soooo sad how the head of the New Jersy mafia's son (the kid w/ the ear ring) was killed! I literally cried! He was sooo cute! I know this movie was made forever and a day ago, but he was a hottie! If anyone knows his real name, could you please email me w/ it?
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