Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (fight 2 of 3)
“I do hope there’s more of them.” There’s always more, buddy. [Note: It was very difficult for me to find any pictures of this battle online. Therefore I'm going just going to share unrelated images...
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Should have gained a few more levels before this one, boys. 3) TMNT vs Shredder The Fighters: All four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who you’ve already had the rundown on twice. Splinter, their...
View ArticleThe Incredibles (fight 1 of 3)
The Incredibles is my favorite Pixar movie. This is not a title I bestow lightly. Released in 2004 and directed by nerd hero Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, Ratatouille, the Mission Impossible movie where...
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In describing this fight scene to you, I am burdened with glorious purpose. I know, I was overwhelmed too. 2) The Incredibles vs Syndrome’s Henchmen [On the audio commentary, Brad Bird says that they...
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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...
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“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....
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Sound and fury, signifying nothing. “Nice to meet you. I’m in this movie for no reason. You?” 3) Neo vs Seraph The Fighters: Neo, the prophesied savior and so forth. Played by Keanu Reeves. Seraph,...
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...
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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,...
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It’s not as cool as this. 6) Morpheus vs Agent Johnson (I wonder if he’s related to either of the other Agents Johnson?) The Fighters: Morpheus, who’s been critically under-served in this movie as far...
View ArticleRocky (series retrospective)
I’m trying something new here today, an idea I’ve been kicking around. A lot of great fights happen in movies that have just a handful (or even less) of actual fight scenes. But many movies are...
View Article“see ya”
Taking a brief break for the rest of this week, partly because that epic Rocky post took so much out of me. If you’re bored you can pass the time by just watching this over & over & over again:...
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,...
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HEY GIRL 4) Zorro vs Elena The Fighters: Alejandro de la Vega aka Zorro, who you know by now. He has already secretly met her multiple times: first in his proto-Zorro outfit just before stealing...
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In which we go to a mine and the bad guys get the shaft. … I’m sorry. 5) Zorro vs Captain Love/Diego vs Montero The Fighters: Alejandro Murrietta aka Zorro, here to foil the bad guys’ evil plan. Played...
View ArticleSuperman vs The Elite (fight 1 of 4)
Yep, you probably thought I’d do the brand-new, ostensibly action-heavy cinematic reboot Man of Steel, but [cue record scratch noise]: Tricked ya. Without getting overly fanboy-ish (… yet), let’s just...
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...
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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...
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