Big Trouble in Little China

1986 "Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun."
7.2| 1h40m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 30 May 1986 Released
Producted By: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
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Official Website: http://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/big-trouble-in-little-china/
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Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver, goes into a supernatural tailspin when his best friend's fiancée is kidnapped.

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Eric Stevenson One of the most famous reviewers on the Internet is Noah Antwiler, better known as Spoony. I was interested in watching this movie only because it was his favorite film. I definitely enjoyed this movie. It's just that I don't think it's a classic like a lot of people do. I feel so bad for not liking it more! Did you know James Hong (who plays Lo Pan) is one of the most prolific actors ever appearing in literally hundreds of movies?The main character, played by Kurt Russell is an odd character as he really has a lot of both good and bad traits. He can be annoying with his constant whining, but he really does come across as a representation of the audience with how he's confused by everything. I don't fully understand the story myself. It's basically some guys rescue women from a villain. Yeah, not that unique but the way the film is actually told is really interesting. There's so many bright colors and while I didn't love it, it's certainly something I would recommend. ***
ukproject I watched BTILC when it first came out at the cinema. I can't remember if it was one of those movies that was a flop when it first came out and then gradually grew a following over time but I loved it the first time I saw it. Just recently I watched it again with my two 20+ year old sons and they're now hooked as well.If you try to analyse BTILC it really shouldn't work and if it was made today it would probably bomb at the box office. The action, story, characters and special effects are so far out there that ordinarily you'd expect viewers to be more like 'what the **** is going on?'.Yet, BTILC sucks you into the fantasy, the humour, the dialogue and the WFT story line and keeps you fully entertained throughout.Anyone who's thinking of remaking BTILC should have the 'curse of no flesh' placed upon him.
hellholehorror This should have been called Big Adventure in Little China as this is all about the Chinese fun adventure time. It is complete hokum but it is enjoyable and entertaining hokum. The acting is pretty over-board as well as the green magical special effects but the whole atmosphere makes this movie a joy to watch. I'm Chinese and I don't even want to believe it. Very recommended. The fantastic thing about this is the culture clash between the loud-mouth American and Chinese subtlety. With green explosions.
MrMovie This cult classic is one of carpenters best And without doubt one of Kurt Russell's best movies It's a movie that just works on every level With a cast that just nails it its one of those rare movies That has a cast that is just perfect It really found its audience on VHS and continues to today on DVD and Blue-Ray The movie center's around Jack Burton (Russell) and his bizarre conflict within, and underneath, the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown Lo-Pan an evil sorcerer kidnaps his best friend Wang Chi's fiancé He and Wang Chi set off to get back Wang Chi's fiancé With the help of a few friends along the way The great thing about this movie and what makes it so funny Is the movie is meant to be an action movie but it's got so much comedy What I love about it is despite Jack Burton being Put up as the hero and Wang Chi the side kick it's actually the other way Wang Chi is really the guy who tends to get the two out of trouble Why Burton well Burton is basically John Wayne without the Brain You must see it it's a classic