The Nostalgia Critic introduced me to Sidekicks, maybe he introduced lots of people to the film. Sidekicks was okay, its really cheesy.

The acting was okay, nobody had juicy material. Mako gave the best performance, I think most people agree. Jonathan Brandis was easily likeable, I can see why he was a teen heartrob. Mako and Brandis are no longer around, they died years ago. Chuck Norris plays himself, he's portrayed as a superhero.

The story is cheesy and predictable, you know what's going to happen from beginning to end. The film is a cheap Karate Kid knockoff but it feels different. The film is more family friendly than Karate Kid, you don't have to worry about cursing.

The action was okay, its basic and maybe Aaron Norris was told the film must be tamer than Karate Kid. The action is cartoony since its mostly daydreams. Yes, the final fight is the best one.

Overall, Sidekicks was okay. The film is really cheesy and tame so I easily understand why people don't care for it. If your kids loved Karate Kid, they may enjoy this. If you're simply looking for a cheesy martial arts movie, you could give Sidekicks a shot.

Aaron Norris delivers a wonderful blend of kung fu fighting, day dreams and high school angst in this underrated family film. Jonathan Brandis (who was having a banner year in '92 with this and Ladybugs) dreams of being Chuck Norris' 'sidekick' in fighting terrorists, evil dictators and various other cardboard cut-outs. Why Norris you ask? Probably because they couldn't get Stallone or Schwarzenegger. This is surprisingly watchable if you don't let logic get in the way.

This is intended to be sort of a martial arts drama for kids, but it is in fact one of the best unintentional comedies ever. Most really bad movies are just bad and will bore you and make you not want to watch anymore, but Sidekicks is entertaining throughout. Mako, the martial arts instructor, and Joe Piscopo, the evil rival dojo owner, are clearly in on the joke and really ham it up. Brandis and Norris generally play it straight, although I'd have to honestly wonder if Chuck knows how cheesy the stuff is, I'd imagine not, having made Walker Texas Ranger.

I will not spoil the ending, but it fits perfectly with the movie. Watch this one with a group of friends and/or on an intoxicating substance for best effect. Chuck fans and children will also love this, but don't expect a good movie or a plot and dialogue that make sense.