A retired mercenary becomes a town-cleaning enforcer in Texas, facing off against criminals. When crime boss Palucci hires the Guzik brothers to eliminate him, a street showdown looms.A retired mercenary becomes a town-cleaning enforcer in Texas, facing off against criminals. When crime boss Palucci hires the Guzik brothers to eliminate him, a street showdown looms.A retired mercenary becomes a town-cleaning enforcer in Texas, facing off against criminals. When crime boss Palucci hires the Guzik brothers to eliminate him, a street showdown looms.
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10at2ecw
For anyone to really enjoy this wacky movie...i think you have to be just as wacky. The acting i think is rather good but the movie looks as if they have trimmed it down somewhat. Then again it could be just the budget maybe. Reminds me of Legend when i first seen it..... hmmmmmm LOL . I love this movie as it has some of the funniest moments and lines that you can only hear in it. i won't quote anything from it as this site has everything you need to know about it. If you love movies like loaded weapon...then chance a rental if you can find it. You won't be disappointed !!!
The only funny part of this movie that I can remember is when the Guziks are in the back of a limo and the reactions on the driver's face in the mirror is just CLASSIC! Unfortunately, he winds up dead and Robert Davi kicks him as he asks what happened. The original credits listed him as "Eric Tilley... Dead Limo Driver". Why isn't he listed in the credits here? Maybe he thought better of it after he saw the finished product...
10wade-57
The production is low. The acting is bad. The cookies are horrible. But that is what makes Traxx such a great film! The plot is not overwrought and deep, but it holds its own. What you are left with is over-the-top action and campy fun. Each of the characters is unique and quotable. This film remains probably the most oft-quoted movies of all time between me and my family and friends.
There was no attempt to make this movie low budget, naturally. That is what makes the entire package worth multiple views. Unlike the trendy, big budget "under the radar" releases today that try to fit the low-budget profile (and all the while most remain overrated and under deserving), Traxx succeeds because it is the real deal. It is underrated and most deserving. Watching the main character (Traxx) almost break character and begin to laugh as the one-shot-only pyrotechnics go off around him (you cannot script that). The Guzik Brothers hit squad is so brutal and self centered, yet they do not have to demand more screen time from the viewer: you will demand it of them.
This movie is the only reason I still have my VCR hooked up.
There was no attempt to make this movie low budget, naturally. That is what makes the entire package worth multiple views. Unlike the trendy, big budget "under the radar" releases today that try to fit the low-budget profile (and all the while most remain overrated and under deserving), Traxx succeeds because it is the real deal. It is underrated and most deserving. Watching the main character (Traxx) almost break character and begin to laugh as the one-shot-only pyrotechnics go off around him (you cannot script that). The Guzik Brothers hit squad is so brutal and self centered, yet they do not have to demand more screen time from the viewer: you will demand it of them.
This movie is the only reason I still have my VCR hooked up.
This film is very funny, although it is currently our of print. If you desire a cheesy 1980's film that puts a mercenary into the competitive cookie business...this is your film. Shadoe is hilarious! Precilla Barnes is also very good as the mayor of the town that Shadoe Stevens tries to "tame" in order to fund his cookie business. The only problem is that he can not cook! This film is classic overdone male machismo, wrapped up in cookie dough. Yes, it is predictable, but very funny nonetheless. As far as I know, this is the only film where Shadoe Stevens is the star. He became famous for doing the voice tracks and announcements for the original Hollywood Squares.
I truly believe that anyone who's a fan of clever writing, plot twists, suspense, great action sequences and drama.............should never watch this film looking for those things! They should watch it, however, to have a good laugh at how bad a movie can truly be. Every second of this movie is entertaining for the sheer fact that it is one of the worst movies ever made. Shadoe Stevens performance is horrible. I love it!!! Someone who can be so unashamedly cheesy and yet so suave at the same time has my respect for all time. If you love laughing at bad movies, Traxx is for you. I'll end with a quote from the theme song.....
"having trouble with some maniacs?
send for traxx"
"having trouble with some maniacs?
send for traxx"
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- TriviaFeature debut for television personality Shadoe Stevens.
- GoofsDuring the opening scenes, the shadow of the camera mount and its operator can be seen on the ground during Traxx' point-of-view shot as he rides a skateboard while holding on the back bumper of a police car seconds before crashing into the pet store.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Best of the Worst: Terror Squad, Back from Hell, and Traxx (2025)
- SoundtracksAin't Gonna Take it Anymore
Written by Jay Gruska and Paul Gordon
Published by Xamusic and French Surf Music
Performed by Steve Donn
Produced by Jay Gruska
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- Traxx - Scharfe Waffen, heiße Kekse
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- $6,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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