Review of The Toy (1982) by Bryan I — 30 May 2009

One of the lowest rungs on the ladders of both of their careers...

This review of The Toy (1982) was written by Bryan I on 30 May 2009.

The Toy has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Derek B (567) on 17 Sep 2012

I saw this as a kid (early 80's)and loved it. What kid wouldnt want everything that kid had…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 18 Apr 2015

WOW......WOW.....WOW.....SO SO SO SO SO BAD......MAN THIS IS SUCH AN AWFUL MESSY MESSY MOVIE 2 WATCH, IT IS SO SO SO SO DREADFUL, IT IS SUCH…

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By Lorenzo M (27) on 16 Aug 2009

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Oh boy, definitely an 80s movie. The spiderman pajamas scene was the best. I want a boxing robot…

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By Bloodmarsh K (498) on 25 Mar 2012

The only thing fun about 'The Toy,' is Gleason and Beatty. I'm surprised that Richard Pryor would allow that to happen - after all, he is the 'star…

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By Michael K (2,029) on 15 Jan 2012

The most inappropriate kids movie I have ever seen…

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By Jeremy S (1,980) on 16 Apr 2010

A average 80's movie BUt I laugh when I watch it the kid is good and Gleason is great…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 18 Feb 2016

I gotta admit that I did laugh out loud during this, so it can't be as bad as everybody else says, not in my book anyway…

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