Review of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) by Stefan G — 21 Mar 2014
Plenty of critics seem to hate this movie, probably because it wasn't made for them. Sure, there were moments where it seemed to be at least a little cheesy, but it was still a great movie, and it's exactly the kind of movie they don't make anymore.
I'll admit that the film's weakest area is the characters, mainly because a lot of the characters don't get much attention. Thankfully, the performances are injected with enough charm and humour to make up for the flaws of the characters themselves.
The story is simple, but it's one hell of a ride. What's even better is that it doesn't always take itself seriously, which leads to some unintentional hilarity. The film is loaded with special effects, but they look cool, and the film's overall style is complemented by the cool music that goes with it.
Of course, this is an action movie, so this review should have been about the action, but there isn't much I can say about the action scenes, because they're just too awesome. Overall, like The Golden Child, it's an under-rated gem of the 80's, and a reminder of the kind of actually entertaining movies Hollywood has forgotten about.
This review of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) was written by Stefan G on 21 Mar 2014.
Big Trouble in Little China has generally received positive reviews.
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