Tropescilloscope: Re-Cut

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In Medias Res Captain Ersatz Bait-and-Switch Mama Bear Only a Flesh Wound Eyepatch of Power Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene Hong Kong Films Cool Old Lady Leaning on the Fourth Wall Loads and Loads of Characters It's All About Me Shown Their Work Gory Discretion Shot Superhero "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue Blackmail From Bad to Worse Smoking Is Cool Dying Moment of Awesome The Alleged Car Time Skip Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome The Dog Bites Back Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer Does This Remind You of Anything? Central Theme Male Frontal Nudity Unusual Euphemism Lampshade Hanging Cold-Blooded Torture Fake Shemp Serial Killer Calling the Old Man Out Rewatch Bonus Fanservice Nice Job Breaking It, Hero! You Have Failed Me A Father to His Men Never My Fault Facial Horror Antagonist Title Aside Glance Naked People Are Funny Papa Wolf Adapted Out Alliterative Name Rousing Speech