Bad Movie Thursday

Date watched: 4/2/25

Starring: Chuck Norris and a dog

Plot: With his cop companion shot and killed by terrorists, Reno the Dog pairs up with tough cop Jake in thwarting the criminal organization.  (From IMDB)

Rules:

• Kid jumps something with his bike
• Dog hijinks
• CN says “damn dog”

Quotes:

• “What partner?  You know I always work alone.”
• “You’re under arrest, Bozo.”  (Said to a clown.)

Viewer Quotes:

• “What kind of woman runs out of a burning building but leaves her baby?  And in a position where a dog can pick it up in a blanket?”
• “This is gratuitous clown play.”

Things We Learned:

• Chuck Norris drinks a lot of Budweiser.
• Chuck Norris’s house is too dirty for a dog.
• Clown assassins can do cool flips but are terrible shots.
• Chuck Norris doesn’t need a warrant.

Final Thought:

This was an utterly fascinating piece of cinema.  The complete tonal contradiction between a violent Chuck Norris action movie where he’s fighting white nationalists, and a family friendly dog comedy is striking.  They really thought that this was a good pairing of ideas?  Who does this appeal to?  The result is worth watching out of pure curiosity.  It’s entertaining and odd from start to finish.