You can measure a man by his actions, but in Jack Burton's case, you'd be better off measuring him by his words. That's because, while the pilot of the Pork Chop Express (a big-rig) has his heart in the right place, when it comes to backing up all his bravado he's about as effective as a lightning rod made out of rubber.
John Carpenter has made a lot of movies, a lot of great movies, but none are finer than "Big Trouble in Little China." This film features Carpenter at his very best, effortlessly weaving timeless characters with a rich plot, incredible visual effects, and dialog that's so snappy you can't help but giggle with delight.
I could write for days about all the great things that happen in this movie, and all the warm-fuzzies its given me over the years, but all that still wouldn't do this film justice. It is, simply put, the greatest movie ever made, period. There is not a single flaw in it, and for anyone to say otherwise only proves that that person's inner-child was beaten to death with a hammer at birth.
Sure, it's cheesy, but who says every movie has to be some poignant Oscar nominee to be a masterpiece? This is cinema that entertains like a roller-coaster, without the dizziness or nausea.
If you're a fan of John Carpenter, a fan of Kurt Russell, or maybe just a fan of movies that just plain kick butt, there is no good reason why you should not take the time to check out this movie. To not would be a crime against yourself, and that would just be wrong.
John Carpenter has made a lot of movies, a lot of great movies, but none are finer than "Big Trouble in Little China." This film features Carpenter at his very best, effortlessly weaving timeless characters with a rich plot, incredible visual effects, and dialog that's so snappy you can't help but giggle with delight.
I could write for days about all the great things that happen in this movie, and all the warm-fuzzies its given me over the years, but all that still wouldn't do this film justice. It is, simply put, the greatest movie ever made, period. There is not a single flaw in it, and for anyone to say otherwise only proves that that person's inner-child was beaten to death with a hammer at birth.
Sure, it's cheesy, but who says every movie has to be some poignant Oscar nominee to be a masterpiece? This is cinema that entertains like a roller-coaster, without the dizziness or nausea.
If you're a fan of John Carpenter, a fan of Kurt Russell, or maybe just a fan of movies that just plain kick butt, there is no good reason why you should not take the time to check out this movie. To not would be a crime against yourself, and that would just be wrong.