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Killer Tomatoes Eat France

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The near equal of "Return of the Killer Tomato" and surprisingly good if you like this sort of humor. Gangreen, as a foreign exchange prisoner, is jailed in a French prison where he's found a book containing a prophesy that he hopes to use to his advantage to rule France and then the world. As luck would have it, Gangreen's assistant Igor, played by Steve Lundquist, is a dead ringer for the future king pictured in the book. The true future king of France ("No wonder my last name is Seventeenth"), also played by Steve Lundquist, knows nothing of the prophesy and the story revolves around whether or not the impostor will be discovered in time.

Michael, who's touring France, shanks mare, and Marie, a beautiful French country girl, are the film's romantic interest and also the pair who hope to squash Gangreen's plans of world conquest. Angela Visser, former Miss Universe, plays Marie and is surprisingly good in the role not to mention cute as a bug. The scene where Michael and Marie are sharing dinner with her parents is a riot!

The killer tomatoes themselves now have facial features, fangs and all, which I thought detracted a little from the whimsical absurdity of the concept which, after all, is a good part of the Tomato series' appeal.

Off beat (way off!) satirical humor with sight & sound gags that don't let up make these films work. I don't mean to sound like a prude but the squeaky-clean language and the near total lack of sexual innuendo is a refreshing departure from most current films.

I'm a fan!

First came Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, a low budget musical spoof of monster movies in which giant tomatoes go on a rampage and eat people, a good-natured and amusing small gem. Years later came three sequels, in which John Astin is introduced as the mad scientist who created the tomatoes and wants to rule the world. These films are slicker than the rough around the edges original, but just as much genial fun. I should warn you that my tolerance for silliness is near limitless, but I love John Astin and I loved these movies. By the way, for one season there was a Saturday morning cartoon with Astin and his tomatoes. Bless him, the dedicated mad scientist never gives up.

The first two are fantastic. The third one is slightly less fun than filling your underwear with starving badgers. This one doesn't live up to the legend that the first two established, but it is so much better than the third.

A hot French babe, WWI reinactments, MEGA-tomato, and an evil tomato concert (complete with a pirate tomato playing a B.C. Rich snakeskin Ironbird). The laughs are fast and furious, ala - 'I thought a threesome was when you used both hands!!'. Fuzzy tomato is back, but not as aggravating as usual. The King of France is cool too in his double role as GangGreen's sidekick. But man that French babe, what a tart.

I bought this as a joke for my sister.....who is interested in French culture. We have always joked about the Killer Tomatoe Series and It was the perfect "FUN" experience for her birthday.
Of course the film is campy, silly, weird and amusing....Just what we were looking for in crazy, light, entertainment..

Professor Gangreen (the immortal John Astin) has escaped from prison, having stolen a prophetic book from the prison library. Now, he seeks to fulfill the prophesies therein, making his henchman, Igor (Steve Lundquist) king of France, thus allowing the nefarious professor to rule the world! Enter Michael J. Fox (played by Marc "Skippy" Price), a tourist thrust into the middle of this incredible scenario of ultimate doom. Gangreen develops even stranger tomato-mutants, including a two-ton whopper w/ a mouth big enough to swallow a full-grown human whole! Skipp..., er, Michael must find a way to prevent Gangreen's latest plot from sending earth into a hellish future. Can he survive the onslaught? Will he be able to ascend the "Tower Of 900 Steps"?? Luckily (for us as well as him), he is assisted in his battle by the lovely Marie (Angela Visser). Together, the duo will come face to face w/ Gangreen in his castle lair. That is, if the daily castle tour-groups don't get in the way! KILLER TOMATOES EAT FRANCE! is every bit as fun as the rest of the silly series. Yes, F.T. (Fuzzy Tomato) returns...

I know this is horrible... but I love the "Killer Tomatoes" sequels... Didn't care for the original (can't seem to stay awake) but the sequels... And this was the one who started it all for me. It all started when I realized Skippy from "Family Ties" was the main character. It's good, solid cheesy fun... And from a weird chick, let's just say I LOVE IT!!!

Not much one can say about this one other than, it's more of the same nonsence as the others.Only for fans of the
Tomatoe flicks, which I happen to be. Silly,stupid,and yet funny!
A must for all fans.

This film is the fourth in the Tomato trilogy. The original title is "Les Tomats Français Munch Munch", with La musique mucho dinero.

Yep all our favorite bad guys are back as Professor Gangreen finds a prophecy that will help him rule the world. All he has to do is make Igor (Steve Lundquist) into Louis The XXVII, the king of France.

Of course standing in his was, is our lovable FT (Fuzzy Tomato who is famous by now), Michael J. Fox ... oops Marc Price our unlikely hero, and to new tomato on the block, Marie "the French girl" (Angela Visser). Marie reminds us that this film is rated PG.

While we are waiting the tough of war of power and the war from Guatemala over the French McEnroe Line, one has to wonder if the Professors diabolical scheme will bear fruit, especially tomatoes.

Be prepared for every French cliché. And just who is the man in the mask?

Just when you think it is over be sure to read the credits closely.

Killer Tomatoes Strike Back

Silly cornball series, made worse by the addition of some really ugly tomato puppets. Contains every possible French stereotype imaginable. Watch, only if you are in the mood for a low-budget film, with corny puppets. I could not stand it.

1 star.