If you were a fan of the original Six Million Dollar Man or The Bionic Woman TV shows from the 1970s, this movie is a delightful trip down memory lane. Somehow, I completely missed Bionic Showdown when it aired back in the late ’80s—but better late than never.
Our favorite bionic heroes return, still doing what they do best: running in slow motion with those iconic sound effects. (Honestly, I didn’t realize how much I missed that “ch-ch-ch-ch” sound until I heard it again.) It brought a nostalgic grin to my face.
The plot? Predictable and comfortably familiar. Nothing groundbreaking, but that’s not really the point. It’s all about the vibe. Oscar Goldman is back too, but wow—is he always this dramatic? I might have to rewatch the series to double-check whether he’s always been this intense or if the the plot of the movie just turned him up a notch.
One fun surprise was spotting a very young Sandra Bullock in the cast, already showing signs of the charisma that would launch her career.
In short, this movie is a warm, campy hug for fans of the original series. It’s not high art, but it doesn’t need to be. Nostalgic and fun, Bionic Showdown clocks in at a solid 1.5 beers—just enough to kick back and enjoy without questioning the logic of bionic espionage.
Here’s the trailer:
