Review of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) by Jacob M — 10 Jan 2014

An entertaining and funny kung fu B-movie that still holds up today. Also has some pretty cool martial arts sequences to boot.

This review of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) was written by Jacob M on 10 Jan 2014.

Big Trouble in Little China has generally received positive reviews.

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