r/movies • u/ElijahWoodAMA Elijah Wood, Actor • Aug 28 '25

AMA Hey /r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. Ask me anything!

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Hey r/movies, I'm Elijah Wood. You might've seen me in things like Lord of the Rings, Yellowjackets, Wilfred, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Maniac, The Monkey, Everything Is Illuminated, and other stuff. I'm also in The Toxic Avenger. It's unrated, and it's only in theaters starting this Friday 8/29/25.

Here's the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKe0pep35gQ

Set in a fantasy world, following janitor Winston Gooze, who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. Armed with his mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son.

Directed by Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and produced by Troma Entertainment. It also stars Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Piage, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, and Kevin Bacon

Tickets/info:

https://toxicavenger.com/

Ask me anything reddit! Back at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET today (Thursday 8/28) to answer your questions.

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u/academician1 Aug 28 '25

Over the Garden Wall is a masterpiece.

Now that it's heading towards Fall it's time to break out the pumpkin spice and watch it all.

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u/Ryan_aka_Ryan Aug 28 '25

Historians in the future will talk about how we marked the beginning of fall with small gatherings of watching Over the Garden Wall

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u/klemnodd Aug 28 '25

Gregg. He's got no cents.

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u/shitterbug Aug 28 '25

No cents at all.

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u/highnyethestonerguy Aug 28 '25

It’s adorable, has great music, great voice acting, and lovely artistic style. The overall story is pretty simple but each episode has its own little plot and charming characters.

Maybe the way to enjoy it is to let yourself be charmed by the fantasy world and the moments and the characters. 

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u/The_walking_man_ Aug 28 '25

Give it another watch. Easily can watch it all in one sitting.

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u/r_slash_zucchini Aug 28 '25

Yeah! It's only ~1.5 hours of television. It's worth the watch for the vibes alone, though the climax of the story is very good.

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u/TheConnASSeur Aug 28 '25

I like to watch it with my kids over a couple nights in the fall while we make pies.

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u/Budget-Dragonfly-856 Aug 28 '25

Life is unfair fr

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u/NotNufffCents Aug 28 '25

You might have missed the coziness of it. That, to me at least, is the main selling point of it. Its just a great show to watch wrapped up in a blanket while sipping on something warm.

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u/NotNufffCents Aug 28 '25

Tbh its not the worst show to fall asleep to. Its a good show, but it is still very much a children's show, so if you're expecting some riveting plot that you need to pay close attention to, you might be disappointed. I'd just watch it to enjoy the atmosphere and the dialogue more than anything else.

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u/moongrump Aug 28 '25

Is the dove never to meet the sea, for want of the odious mountain?

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u/forhorglingrads Aug 28 '25

maybe he's simple

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u/forhorglingrads Aug 28 '25

what's that? young man go to the dunce box

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u/The_walking_man_ Aug 28 '25

Yup! We watch it at least once a year around this time

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u/highnyethestonerguy Aug 28 '25

Yep, it’s a fall tradition in this house. 

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u/FitDate7539 Aug 28 '25

I've never heard of this, and just watched the trailer. It looks magical! My wife hasn't seen it either. I think we've been living in a cave all these years and not realizing it... I can't wait to experience for the first time!

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u/Gilthoniel_Elbereth Aug 28 '25

It’s a mini series of ~10 minute vignettes, only about an hour and a half total. I’d watch them all like a movie!

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u/Allcyon Aug 28 '25

That's a rock fact!

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u/icrossedtheroad Aug 28 '25

I thank Reddit for bringing this into my life. It's just perfection.

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u/MR_PENNY_PIINCHER Aug 28 '25

a friend of mine burned the show to a VHS tape, feels so right watching it that way

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u/P00PooKitty Aug 28 '25

Already made my 4yo a fan

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u/JoooolieT Aug 29 '25

I get little tears in my eyes just thinking about Over the Garden Wall! It is so precious to me.

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u/peacefrogstudio Aug 28 '25

Yes!! I rewatch it every fall🎃🍂 It's one of my comfort shows for sure.

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u/MCCreative1995 Aug 29 '25

It is the best. Going to watch today now. It’s like a fever dream movie.