The Tick (1994)
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Our Review
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Our Review
The Tick (1994) is a comedy and action film from FOX. It runs about 30 minutes. It premiered on September 10, 1994. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10. Critics sit at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
What The Tick (1994) Is About
Attention evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. So grab a snack, put your feet up, and get ready to laugh and cheer as everyone’s favorite brawny hero swats evil on the snout with the rolled-up newspaper of goodness!
What to Expect When You Watch
It runs about 30 minutes and it leans into its comedy/action roots while leaving room for the quieter character beats.
Performance-wise the film leans on Townsend Coleman, Micky Dolenz and Rob Paulsen to carry the emotional weight, with the rest of the ensemble filling out the world around them.
Cast and Creative Team
Townsend Coleman, Micky Dolenz, Rob Paulsen, Kay Lenz, Cam Clarke and Jess Harnell lead the cast.
Key roles include Townsend Coleman as The Tick; Micky Dolenz as Arthur; Rob Paulsen as Arthur; Kay Lenz as American Maid; Cam Clarke as Die Fledermaus.
Why It Stands Out
Fans of comedy, action and science-fiction have a clear reason to give this one a shot. It sits comfortably alongside FOX’s other originals, a 7.8/10 audience score puts it in steady company and it commits to its premise instead of hedging between tones.
Released in 1994 and carried by FOX, it lands hardest with comedy and action viewers.
Where to Stream
The Tick (1994) comes from FOX. Check your preferred platform for current availability, since regional rights move around.
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On the whole The Tick (1994) is the kind of film that rewards a patient watch, with Townsend Coleman and Micky Dolenz doing the heaviest lifting, a tone that stays true to its comedy/action roots, It has held up since 1994 and so if the premise sounds like your lane, the execution holds up.
The Bottom Line
The Tick (1994) is a safe bet for anyone already inside the comedy and action lane, the audience score holds around 7.8/10 and so there is little risk in starting it tonight.
Verdict: 7.8/10. Watch it if you want comedy/action you can settle into.
