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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.9 / 100
1992·Action / Adventure / Comedy·1h 41m

SIDEKICKS

“A dreamer and a champion. An unbeatable team.”

Asthmatic teenager Barry Gabrewski is a daydreamer. Troubled by bullying, he escapes into a fantasy world where he is the sidekick to his martial arts hero, Chuck Norris, in a series of high-octane adventures taken right out of his movies. With help from his teacher's wise old uncle, Mr. Lee, Barry learns the finer points of martial arts and enters a karate championship.

Above the Line
Aaron Norris·DirectorLou Illar·ScreenplayGalen Thompson·ScreenplayJoão Fernandes·Director of PhotographyAlan Silvestri·Original Music ComposerDavid Rawlins·Editor
Cast
Jonathan Brandis·Barry GabrewskiChuck Norris·SelfBeau Bridges·Jerry GabrewskiMako·Mr. LeeJulia Nickson·Noreen ChanJoe Piscopo·Kelly StoneDanica McKellar·LaurenJohn Buchanan·Randy CelliniRichard Moll·HornGerrit Graham·Mapes
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Aaron Norris·DirectorDean Raphael Ferrandini·Second Unit DirectorMark S. Glick·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Lou Illar·StoryLou Illar·ScreenplayGalen Thompson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
João Fernandes·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
David Rawlins·EditorBernard Weiser·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Alan Silvestri·Original Music ComposerJonathon 'Earl' Stein·Sound MixerDan Molina·Sound DesignerMichael P. Cook·Sound EditorPatrick Cyccone Jr.·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 6
Reuben Freed·Production DesignSally J. Harper·Makeup DesignerChuck Singleton·Construction CoordinatorRona Lamont·Costume SupervisorBob Harper·Makeup DesignerJulie Rae Engelsman·Costume Designer
Production· 8
Linda McIngvale·Executive ProducerDon Carmody·ProducerChuck Norris·Executive ProducerJames McIngvale·Executive ProducerLou Illar·Associate ProducerPenny Perry·CastingLee R. Mayes·Production ManagerAnnette Benson·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Dean Raphael Ferrandini·Stunt CoordinatorBob Harper·Hair Designer
By the Numbers
66.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$17M
ROI 129%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Sidekicks's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#C0A070
Mood
Action, Determined, Inspiring
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for 'Sidekicks' features a black background with a large white yin-yang symbol. The upper dark half of the yin-yang contains the head and shoul”

actionadventure
Key Elements
Yin Yang Symbol
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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