Sidekicks is a very touching movie, with good acting, chemistry between the actors, character development and re-watch value. Thanks for the recap (and the nostalgia)!
Yeah, as I recall he was acting in some Sci Fi series about a submarine? With Roy Scheider? I just pulled that from a distant memory from 20 years ago as I remember watching it a few times, could be wrong. Just remembered! He was also with Rodney Dangerfield in a hilarious scene in a changing room where he was pretending to be a girl soccer player, think the movie was called "Ladybugs." Shame he took his own life.
We lost a great young talent in Jonathan Brandis. He had severe depression and other mental health problems that went untreated. If you are having trouble, please get help. The only weak person is the one who needs help and refuses ro get it out of pride. We love you.
How did my 12 year old self miss this movie when it first came out? You got the kid from Neverending Story, Winnie Cooper, the wizard from Conan, the dad from The Wizard, Bull from Nightcourt, Rambo’s girlfriend and… CHUCK NORRIS ! Thanks for the recap!
Enjoyed this and the movie. The ending between Chuck and Kelly is hilarious. Always love seeing Mako. His voice in Ang, The Last Air Bender was touching as Iroh 👍
@guts264347 I totally agree with you, Jonathan Brandis was a good actor. I remember him in Seaquest DSV. It's such a shame about what happened to him. 😢
Thank you, Chuck👍👏🥰Showing that, age doesn’t matter!!! It’s like riding a bike or swimming, walking or the English language…you never forget your passion and who or what you are!!! Thank you for supporting, this young man and putting that arrogant child, in his place!!!
"I'M the reason that CHUCK norris doesn't compete anymore, because I would KICK....HIS.....ASSSSSSS!" LOL, that Dojo sensei villain is so dam funny in this movie!
Chuck Noris and Jonathan Brandis! now that's a thing to be excited about. it so sad Jonathan Brandis DIED. please do more of his movie. sidekick and lady bugs with Rodney Dangerfield are my favorite of Johnathan"s 'movies. Sea quest was a great tv show. i also loved Devon Sawa, JTT & Andrew Kegan as a teen and preteen
That was a good movie. One a few I watched as a kid. Bloody hard movie to find after 20+ years. Sidekicks was and still is a good film. Especially with chuck Norris in it.
how do you cope with growing/ageing in life? As I am growing old, I get scared that my life is decreasing and I feel scared. When I see comments like this or anyone mention about birthday, this death thought triggers even more in me, and I am fearful and worried about my parents too, when its their birthday.
@@darkpenink6730 The primary thing I would keep in mind is that so very many die young, so like... if you can make it to even 60, congratulations, you win. If you're lucky enough to hit 70-90 range, you can take great joy in knowing you had more time. The psychological rub is you need to find enough meaning and gratitude in the present, whilst not clinging to regrets of the past, and not getting lost in the future (which you will likely imagine under worst case scenario, or go the other way and just fantasize about what you COULD do, while never actually doing much of it). I'm rambling at this point but what I mean to say is: Physical death is scary, but inevitable and therefore something we should pay little mind to (unless it can benefit our lives in some way) but growing old is a massive blessing that translates to more time. Find sincere joy in your present and death will have a lesser strength. Oh and find people you click with, make friends and share such things.
Such a great movie, especially his instructor. Just so sad seeing Jonathan Brandis in his happier days. I loved him in seaQuest DSV. A bright star 🌟 with such a sad ending. :-(
This movie changed my life, I was a lot like Barry as a kid, I saw this movie and took up karate. Karate changed my life in so many ways, from a kid who was told he would never amount to anything to so much more. I still practice karate today.
Man I remember when this came out. I was taking karate at the time, more so because of Karate Kid but this was one of my favorites anyway. Great movie. RIP Jonathan.
Thank u for recapping this it is a iconic moment for a kid to go through the process of changing his life from a bullied kid to a Bruce Lee fighting kid.,💯
Day dreaming has kept me alive. I am sensitive. Life for me was a struggle. Sometimes I think real life is my day dreams. I am Ellen, 72 and been through terrible health challenges. People are the actors and I am whatever I choose to be. Our imaginations take us everywhere.
First thing, Macho was absolutely perfect in the role of the martial arts master. Second, Chuck Norris was a badass then and he's still a badass now! Side note. I saw a news story about a year ago where he actually promoted an 80 something woman to 5th degree black belt. It was a wonderful story to watch, and if you cared enough to watch this whole video, you should look it up. Incredibly inspiring piece.
I was that kid. Daydreamed about beating the sht out of a few bullies. Took Ed Parker kenpo karate for 8 months and got my ass kicked by same bullies. I learned that reality is a thing.
Well this story just mimics The karate kid I don't know who dreamed this up but whoever's ever seen The karate kid knows this is exactly like that movie wow what a genius
I grew up watching martial art movies. My favorite martial art people are Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Jet Lee, and Brandon Lee. I saw this movie when I was in High School and loved it, but it sort of like Karate Kid with a twist. I would love to see a recap of Rapid Fire and Enter The Dragon. I think everyone would love to see those.
@@kevinforeman4485 I know that it could not be duplicated, I was meaning I think people who have never seen the movie would like to know the story line by showing the movie and being told what was going on, so they can watch the full length film. Bruce Lee did an amazing job and no one could ever replace him in Enter the Dragon.
I love this film I first seen it in school one day when one of my classmates brought it in for movie day. I do see some similarities to the Karate Kid & Cobra Kai. Barry is like Daniel LaRusso & Miguel Diaz. The reason why I brought up Miguel is because both Barry & Miguel have asthma not mention I see Mr. Lee being similar to Mr. Miyagi, while Randy is similar to Johnny Lawrence, as well as Mike Barnes, Ned Randall from the Next Karate Kid, & Kelly Stone is similar to John Kreese.
This movie is one of my favorite movies of my childhood during the '90's. I wish more people who know about Chuck Norris actually knew about this movie.
this movie was awesome and still is😊😊😊 i day dreamed a lot not as intense but still. the power of dreaming and believing in ones self that was his ninja way.
Thought I'm alone, 😥 Fantasizing things that would never going to happen in real life. This makes me feels good, it even gives me goosebumps sometimes. At least in my dreams I get to have what I want.
Just knowing a bunch of its actors had multiple roles thanks to main character's daydreaming makes this a great movie. I mean, I am a fan of acting myself.
I remember watching this many years ago. I used to love all the martial art films back then. Even with where Billy Blanks was a bad guy, etc. Loved them all. Will have to search out and watch this one again. When you look at the overall storyline of this movie, it is very reminiscent of the original karate kid, starring Ralph Macchio.
Wow so many old-school actors. Good to see there faces on screen. This is like a karate kid/cobra kai movie plus explosions and lots for chuck Norris lol. Never seen this.but will check it out
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As someone with a hyperactive imagination growing up this was a personal fav as a kid. Thanks for reminding me of its existence.
I'm literally THE SAME as this kid
I have hyperactive imagination, has asthma and I'm introvert
Tho i wan never bullied in my school
Same
called as "maladaptive daydreaming"
Same lol
Me to still am though a kid kinda I’m a teen idk if that counts as a kid or nah
Sidekicks is a very touching movie, with good acting, chemistry between the actors, character development and re-watch value. Thanks for the recap (and the nostalgia)!
NGL rip off Karate kid
Yup, it’s a rip off “Karate Kid.”
@@nicklubrino2606 This movie was corny af and lame as hell. Mr. Miyagi in the NBA slam dunk contest wood have been more entertaining.
Auckland and I have
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If anyone didn’t know the actor that played the kid Barry committed suicide when he was 27 in 2003 rest in peace
I was so sad when I heard the news.
Yeah, as I recall he was acting in some Sci Fi series about a submarine? With Roy Scheider? I just pulled that from a distant memory from 20 years ago as I remember watching it a few times, could be wrong. Just remembered! He was also with Rodney Dangerfield in a hilarious scene in a changing room where he was pretending to be a girl soccer player, think the movie was called "Ladybugs." Shame he took his own life.
@@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo yes it was called Seaquest. I used to watch it all the time. It was one of my favorites.
Dang...😔
wow sad
We lost a great young talent in Jonathan Brandis. He had severe depression and other mental health problems that went untreated. If you are having trouble, please get help. The only weak person is the one who needs help and refuses ro get it out of pride. We love you.
oh christ. I didn't know. This is sad
Spoken like a true closed minded person who has never battled crippling mental health issues.
Yeah I think he hung himself he dealt with mental issues for years I think he was 19 maybe 20 when he done it
My bad he was 27
Damn, well thanks for sharing.
How did my 12 year old self miss this movie when it first came out? You got the kid from Neverending Story, Winnie Cooper, the wizard from Conan, the dad from The Wizard, Bull from Nightcourt, Rambo’s girlfriend and… CHUCK NORRIS ! Thanks for the recap!
Don't forget the Karate Kid like story.
did you forget the message from the producers of the movie
That cool I think is a passion
@@christianblue3458 i have to watch the movie again
😊
Enjoyed this and the movie. The ending between Chuck and Kelly is hilarious. Always love seeing Mako. His voice in Ang, The Last Air Bender was touching as Iroh 👍
This was my fav movie as a kid in the 90’s….I use to day dream like that so much I got in trouble often. Wow. So many memories
I love you
Sidekick was one of my favorite movies 🍿 as a kid! RIP Jonathan Brandis, you would be 46yo on this day!
@guts264347 I totally agree with you, Jonathan Brandis was a good actor. I remember him in Seaquest DSV. It's such a shame about what happened to him. 😢
R.I.P Jonathan Brandis. We miss you. Still love this movie.
Thank you, Chuck👍👏🥰Showing that, age doesn’t matter!!! It’s like riding a bike or swimming, walking or the English language…you never forget your passion and who or what you are!!! Thank you for supporting, this young man and putting that arrogant child, in his place!!!
"I'M the reason that CHUCK norris doesn't compete anymore, because I would KICK....HIS.....ASSSSSSS!"
LOL, that Dojo sensei villain is so dam funny in this movie!
Yep
Played the standup comedian in an episode of Star Trek tng. Trying to teach Data how to participate in humor.
That was Joe Piscopo who was also a Regular on Saturday Night Live for several seasons.
Gives me some serious nostalgia. This was Jonathan Brandis in his glory days.
Sidekicks! I’ve watched this movie 600 times lol. Best thing ever when I was a kid.
That man was brave to fight against Chuck Norris
Chuck Noris and Jonathan Brandis! now that's a thing to be excited about. it so sad Jonathan Brandis DIED. please do more of his movie. sidekick and lady bugs with Rodney Dangerfield are my favorite of Johnathan"s 'movies. Sea quest was a great tv show. i also loved Devon Sawa, JTT & Andrew Kegan as a teen and preteen
The second explosion had me rolling and the look on Barry's face... PRICELESS 😆🤣😂
That was a good movie. One a few I watched as a kid. Bloody hard movie to find after 20+ years.
Sidekicks was and still is a good film. Especially with chuck Norris in it.
how do you cope with growing/ageing in life? As I am growing old, I get scared that my life is decreasing and I feel scared. When I see comments like this or anyone mention about birthday, this death thought triggers even more in me, and I am fearful and worried about my parents too, when its their birthday.
@@darkpenink6730 I'm fine with it. I've faced death multiple times. Still here and not afraid of death.
@@tammyryan225 You are a brave person. Thanks.
@@darkpenink6730 you're very kind, thankyou. I appreciate that. Thankyou.
@@darkpenink6730 The primary thing I would keep in mind is that so very many die young, so like... if you can make it to even 60, congratulations, you win. If you're lucky enough to hit 70-90 range, you can take great joy in knowing you had more time. The psychological rub is you need to find enough meaning and gratitude in the present, whilst not clinging to regrets of the past, and not getting lost in the future (which you will likely imagine under worst case scenario, or go the other way and just fantasize about what you COULD do, while never actually doing much of it). I'm rambling at this point but what I mean to say is: Physical death is scary, but inevitable and therefore something we should pay little mind to (unless it can benefit our lives in some way) but growing old is a massive blessing that translates to more time. Find sincere joy in your present and death will have a lesser strength.
Oh and find people you click with, make friends and share such things.
we all need an uncle like Mr Lee
I know karate
Specifically kyokushin
Had I seen this at 12 this would have been my favorite movie of all time.
Sidekick, AKA Great Value Karate Kid is one of my favorite Chuck Norris movies.
Dude kicked his asthma, and squeezed years of martial arts experience into a couple months of training
That's what happens when you got a Chinese guy teaching Japanese Karate, apparently.
Nothing beats "time back" lovely instrumental, my gym motivation 💪🏽 🔥💯
Such a great movie, especially his instructor. Just so sad seeing Jonathan Brandis in his happier days. I loved him in seaQuest DSV. A bright star 🌟 with such a sad ending. :-(
SeaQuest was absolutely amazing... R.I.P.
Thank you,the timing was actually perfect. Life is a rollercoaster. Thanks again.
Rest In Peace Jonathan
wait, what did he died and how
@@musk-eteer9898 he killed himself
@@musk-eteer9898 he hung himself
He committed suicide unfortunately, such a talented young man 😔. Where ever he is, I hope he's at peace.
Who TF is Jonathan?
I wanted him to fight the bullie instead of breaking blocks.
This movie changed my life, I was a lot like Barry as a kid, I saw this movie and took up karate. Karate changed my life in so many ways, from a kid who was told he would never amount to anything to so much more. I still practice karate today.
Man I remember when this came out. I was taking karate at the time, more so because of Karate Kid but this was one of my favorites anyway. Great movie. RIP Jonathan.
sidekicks was one of my favs as a kid 😅
Knowing Chuck Norris I idolize him way back so everytime he has a movie I watched it. I see him as a humble, patienf and compassionate man.
Thank u for recapping this it is a iconic moment for a kid to go through the process of changing his life from a bullied kid to a Bruce Lee fighting kid.,💯
Marius thought he could bully me, less he knew I am a martial arts fighter.😁
Joe Piscapo! He always played cocky jerks lol I loved this movie as a kid! RIP Jonathan Brandis!
Day dreaming has kept me alive. I am sensitive. Life for me was a struggle. Sometimes I think real life is my day dreams. I am Ellen, 72 and been through terrible health challenges. People are the actors and I am whatever I choose to be. Our imaginations take us everywhere.
My all-time favorite movie growing up Johnathan Brandis and Chuck Norris were two of my favorite actors. RIP Johnathan Brandis.
this movie was everything to me when I was a kid man ..thank you.
Phenomenal Movie❤ I miss Johnathan Brandis (Barry) Sea Quest Actor. Such a Great Spirit. It hurt a lot when He left Us.
I remember this movie. Great martial arts movie. Chuck Norris is one of my favorite martial arts actors. He's the real deal and always seems humble.
Johnathan, what an epic roll he did, and what a tragic horrible loss of a great actor
RIP "Barry" who committed suicide many years ago, an up and coming actor who had his demons!
Love seeing a mild-mannered young boy become confident with himself. Loved this movie. Need to hunt it down now .☺♥
Liked this movie as a kid except that tie breaker was a brick breaking contest. Barry should have fought the bully 1 on 1.
7:21 she didn't dump him, she rejected him
Yep
I remembered this movie Jonathan Brandis was a good actor saw a lot of his movies and tv shows . it was sad that he died he had a lot of potential !!
Nice to see him again after SeaQuest 🙂👍
RIP Jonathan Brandis
Well that just took me back to the mid to late 80's
Sounds like Karate Kid with extra steps
movies like these made my childhood worth living!
Ladies and Gentlemen, someone with a hyperactive imagination growing up this was a personal fav as a kid to remind me of the existing 😆😃
Missed the part where Mr. Lee set the blocks on fire to help Barry concentrate.
First thing, Macho was absolutely perfect in the role of the martial arts master. Second, Chuck Norris was a badass then and he's still a badass now!
Side note. I saw a news story about a year ago where he actually promoted an 80 something woman to 5th degree black belt. It was a wonderful story to watch, and if you cared enough to watch this whole video, you should look it up. Incredibly inspiring piece.
The movie was with Chuck Norris, but no I didn't know that the kid, Berrie was dead, Thank's. It was a good move.
Danica McKellar is still stunningly beautiful.
Everytime I see him I think these movies and shows.... IT, Neverending Story 2, Sea Quest, and Ladybugs lol. Nostalgia to the max
Good movies
If not wrong the actor is Jonathan Brandi's, playing the lead .
rest in peace Jonathan Brandis
I was that kid. Daydreamed about beating the sht out of a few bullies. Took Ed Parker kenpo karate for 8 months and got my ass kicked by same bullies. I learned that reality is a thing.
You didn't see the movie Never Back Down did you?
Well this story just mimics The karate kid I don't know who dreamed this up but whoever's ever seen The karate kid knows this is exactly like that movie wow what a genius
The oriental teacher was also in Rambo 2
Barry's asthma disappeared because it saw Chuck Norris staring at it
I grew up watching martial art movies. My favorite martial art people are Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Jet Lee, and Brandon Lee.
I saw this movie when I was in High School and loved it, but it sort of like Karate Kid with a twist. I would love to see a recap of Rapid Fire and Enter The Dragon. I think everyone would love to see those.
Donnie Yen is also great as well
Some movies cannot be duplicated. Enter the dragon is one of them.
@@playerback7722 I agree
@@kevinforeman4485 I know that it could not be duplicated, I was meaning I think people who have never seen the movie would like to know the story line by showing the movie and being told what was going on, so they can watch the full length film. Bruce Lee did an amazing job and no one could ever replace him in Enter the Dragon.
It’s a Karate Kid ripoff
Sad to hear about the actors death. 😢
Was anyone else disappointed that Barry and Randy didn't have a Karate Kid style fight at the tournament lol
The tru definition of "Snap back to reality"
Ah man, chuck Norris movies, brings back memories from 30 years ago
IAMGINATION is super powerful who ever is listening pay attention care Fully Gratitude
Soooo literally the Karate Kid.
Noreen suffered in the imagination of Barry😂
I love this film I first seen it in school one day when one of my classmates brought it in for movie day. I do see some similarities to the Karate Kid & Cobra Kai. Barry is like Daniel LaRusso & Miguel Diaz. The reason why I brought up Miguel is because both Barry & Miguel have asthma not mention I see Mr. Lee being similar to Mr. Miyagi, while Randy is similar to Johnny Lawrence, as well as Mike Barnes, Ned Randall from the Next Karate Kid, & Kelly Stone is similar to John Kreese.
Yes!!! My thought exactly!
Yeah I was bout to comment that this is basically karate kid
One of my favorite movies when I was a kick
This movie is one of my favorite movies of my childhood during the '90's. I wish more people who know about Chuck Norris actually knew about this movie.
One of my favorite movies.
this movie was awesome and still is😊😊😊 i day dreamed a lot not as intense but still. the power of dreaming and believing in ones self that was his ninja way.
Thought I'm alone, 😥
Fantasizing things that would never going to happen in real life. This makes me feels good, it even gives me goosebumps sometimes. At least in my dreams I get to have what I want.
As a reformed bully, I wouldn’t recommend trying this IRL
One of my fav movies growing up man!
The legendary Mako
GREAT PLOT!! Thank you for sharing.
Just knowing a bunch of its actors had multiple roles thanks to main character's daydreaming makes this a great movie. I mean, I am a fan of acting myself.
They should do a version of this movie with Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Oh.... wait.
Love these mini movie versions. Thanks 👍
I totally forgot about this movie. Thanks for bringing back in my life❤
I grew up watching martial art movies. My favorite martial art people are Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Jet Lee, and Brandon Lee.
God I remember going to the movies with my dad when I was a kid to see this ahhh memories of being a kid in the early 90s
The background music was a banger🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Jonathan Brandis the young teen died aged 27 from suicide. The movie is called side kicks.
Hardwork never fails!!!
Great feel good film. Wasn’t available on DVD until a few years ago. Very good cast. Joe Piscapo was hilarious in his role.
The ending scene was hilarious lol
even though this is rubbish I enjoyed watching the kid flourish to become a champion
Lesson learned: Snap Back to Reality
I have asthma but in movies it shows that people get an asthma attack over everything
Love this movie R.I.P. Barry Warry
I remember watching this many years ago. I used to love all the martial art films back then. Even with where Billy Blanks was a bad guy, etc. Loved them all. Will have to search out and watch this one again. When you look at the overall storyline of this movie, it is very reminiscent of the original karate kid, starring Ralph Macchio.
Never forgotten Jonathan
7:30 I tend to think Hard Target was inspired by this scene.
Seems like gta
Rip Barry
Ah, many of my Walker, Texas Rangers actors all in one movie! So cool seeing everyone that worked with Chuck Norris together, lol.
7:25 made him forget real quick lol like she dumped him
Kid :"Mom can we have Karate Kid?"
Mom:"No, we have Karate Kid at home."
Karate Kid at home :
Wow so many old-school actors. Good to see there faces on screen. This is like a karate kid/cobra kai movie plus explosions and lots for chuck Norris lol. Never seen this.but will check it out