Blu-ray release: ‘Sidekicks’

By   |  Jan 9, 2023

Vinegar Syndrome are bringing the 1992 American action adventure comedy ‘Sidekicks’ to US Blu-ray in January, 2023.

Directed by Aaron Norris, the film revolves around a bullied teen who fantasizes about being Chuck Norris’ sidekick and trains in martial arts to fulfil his dreams. The cast includes Jonathan Brandis, Chuck Norris, Beau Bridges, Mako, Joe Piscopo, and Danica McKellar.

Synopsis: Barry isn’t your normal high school student, he is obsessed with action movies, specifically ones starring the great Chuck Norris. In order to escape the difficulties of his everyday life, such as the loss of his mother and the bullies he has to face at school, Barry finds himself daydreaming of being Chuck Norris’s sidekick and beating up the bad guys in order to save the day. With the help of his favorite teacher and her uncle, Barry begins training in martial arts in order to gain confidence and to ground himself in reality. However, reality hits hard when Barry enters a martial arts tournament and is forced to face the bullies that have been tormenting him. With a little help from a hero of his, Barry must overcome his fears if he wants to win the tournament as well as the heart of his longtime crush.

Features:
• 4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray Set
• 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
• Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
• Brand new commentary track with director Aaron Norris
• Fan commentary track with filmmaker Joe Begos and friends
• “Butch on Sidekicks” (36 min) – an interview with director Aaron Norris
• “Producing Sidekicks” (19 min) – an interview with producer Don Carmody
• “Kata Queen” (40 min) – an interview with actress Julia Nickson
• “Designing Sidekicks” (47 min) – an interview with production designer Reuben Freed
• “Editing Sidekicks” (34 min) – an interview with film editor Bernard Weiser
• Original video trailer
• Original 10-minute promo reel
• Still gallery
• 40-page perfect bound book with essays by Ian Spector and Justin LaLiberty
• Reversible sleeve artwork
• English SDH subtitles

‘Sidekicks’ is available to pre-order now from VinegarSyndrome.com.

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