Picasso Trigger (1988)

"I've got a black belt in shotgun." - Edy

A team of agents must stop a criminal mastermind.
Starring: Dona Speir, Steve Bond, Hope Marie Carlton, Rodrigo Obregon

Link to IMDB

An Andy Sidaris movie always promises to be a trashy treat, let's see what the madman has for us this time.

Travis

The death of a rich international criminal has caused a stir in the world of crime, and the American team of spies known as The Agency are on high alert for trouble that might be coming. Another powerful criminal named Ortiz takes this opportunity to gain power and get vengeance against The Agency, as he sends his hitmen out to kill his American enemies.
The main agents are Travis, stationed in Florida, and Donna and Taryn from Hawaii. Not much happens for awhile except we meet plenty of good guys and bad guys. It's hard to keep track of everyone and there's not really any story yet, it's mostly just establishing that Ortiz's hitmen like to blow shit up as the movie hops from Vegas to Texas to Hawaii while the goons try to kill people.
Words can't demonstrate the rather confusing jumble of characters and scenes so far, but it's still a Sidaris movie through and through. There are muscle men, fast cars and sexy babes to keep things moving along quickly. It's easy to find laughs here and the movie has a carefree sense of mixing action, criminal intrigue and titillation.

"Give 'em a lei, blow 'em away." - Clayton

At precisely half way the movie decides it better explain everything that's been happening. (Thank you!) All of the agents meet together in Vegas and the plot begins to solidify and make sense. Here we get to see the group dynamic come together, and Ortiz's motives are made clearer. The team have problems with clashing personalities, but they're going to have to work together to stop the criminals. Can everyone be trusted, or are there nefarious secrets to be uncovered!?

Donna and Taryn make an entrance.

Just because the second half has a clearer plot and more action doesn't mean it forgets to include some silliness and sexiness too, often in the same scene. This isn't a classic like Hard Ticket to Hawaii, but it still delivers what a Sidaris experience is all about. If you can make it through the muddled first section, you'll be rewarded with a cheesy action movie that kept me laughing and cheering for more dumb stuff.

Be sure not to miss:
- Boomerang Bombs and other wacky spy gadgets.
- Director cameo. Andy Sidaris plays the cocky golfer.
- That cow-print briefcase. This prop seems to appear in all of his movies!

Internet review:
"Never underestimate the almighty power of that Sidaris formula." - mexicancheese

Should I watch it?
Recommended

Where can I find it?
Here on YouTube.

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