Big Trouble in Little China

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Lee P @Reeldetective 1d ★★★★☆ John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China is gloriously bonkers, blending martial arts, fantasy, and action with infectious energy and a dry sense of humour that may fly over the heads of some viewers. Kurt Russell’s charismatic antihero keeps the film consistently entertaining, even as the plot descends into delightful chaos. The film never takes itself too seriously, and viewers expecting a conventional action movie may be caught off guard by its intentional silliness. Carpenter fully embraces the absurdity, creating a uniquely entertaining experience that has stood the test of time. The dialogue is sharp, witty, and expertly delivered by the entire cast, with Russell’s performance proving to be the film’s undeniable highlight. A cult classic that occasionally overstretches itself, yet remains irresistibly fun from beginning to end, comfortably earning four stars. See more Dainard B. @Dainard Jun 15 One of my favorite 80’s movies. Never gets old See more Kymber H. @SandlotLover17 Jun 12 This was an action backed blast of a time staring Kurt Russel! See more Harrison B @emailaddress Jun 11 Kept me engaged but certainly not a "good" movie See more Jeepers C @RT12312147 Jun 3 This is why I love 80's movies. They took chances and made movies that were off the rails. They don't make movies like this anymore. This is a fun little action, comedy adventure filled with practical effects. Thanks Mr. Carpenter for another classic. See more Ola G @Ollie1972 May 14 After two successful collaborations between Kurt Russel and John Carpenter, with "Escape from New York" and "The Thing" (Two of my favourite movies), I had high hopes back in 1986 with this film. I can't fully remember what I thought of it then, but I guess as a teen I was happy with whatever Carpenter put out. Re-seeing it today, makes me wish for a lot more. "Big Trouble in Little China" is a silly b-fantasy action-comedy with a sloppy Russel as a stupid and cocky truck driver that carries no likeable or cool characteristics in my book. The premise is silly, the action is truly silly with flying fights, the whole environment is low budget in a very obvious way and it's just too comic silly. My biggest treat was to see Kim Cattrall at her most drop dead gorgeous period in her career. And the great poster art by Drew Struzan (RIP). "Big Trouble in Little China" belongs to Carpenter´s less good movies if you ask me. See more Read all reviews

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