On the 40th anniversary of Gymkata, the review highlights how Hollywood's trend-chasing led to this bizarre 1985 film, which features gymnast Kurt Thomas in a ludicrous plot set in a fictional Central Asian nation. The movie, an odd mix of action and comedy, showcases a competition for wishes amidst geopolitical reflections of the Reagan era. Despite its flaws, Gymkata's unique premise and execution provide a fascinating look at 80s filmmaking, encapsulating a time when studios sought to capitalize on every passing fad, including the surge of gymnastics.
One of Cabot's trainers, the beautiful Parmistanian princess Rubali, refuses to speak to him, then changes her mind without comment.
A cross between a Bond movie, Bloodsport, and brain damage, Gymkata is a wild misfire that remains riveting for all the wrong reasons.
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