Well, thats 1992sToys, the surrealist comedy that markedJamie Foxxs movie debut.
In a nutshell, the film is part comedy, part social commentary, and 100%visually over-the-top.
It has aWilly Wonka-esque touch thats as deceptive as it is earnest.
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Behind the conflict in the film is the idea that childhood can somehow be weaponized.
Toysserves as the perfect metaphor for how big businesses leech on themagic of childhood.
A clear example of this is the way the factory transforms throughout the movie.
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But once General Levo takes over, they swap those out for tiny drones and automated soldiers.
However,Toysproved to be full of surprises… besides its sporadic plot.
Again, its a small moment but hiscomedic timingshone through making it a memorable one.
Michael Mann’s neo-noir thriller saw comedian Jamie Foxx match wits opposite a rare villainous turn by Tom Cruise.
Whats even more impressive is the way Foxx blends seamlessly intoToysbizarre world.
However, Foxx rolled with it effortlessly.
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