Review of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) by Olivier M — 11 May 2010
Director John Carpenter made some excellent films during the 80's (The Thing, Halloween, Assault on Precinct 13, Prince of Darkness) but none more enjoyable than this hilarious over the top action-adventure.
Jack Burton is a loud mouth, wise cracking truck driver, who while helping a friend, is drawn into a world of centuries old Chinese mythology with magic, danger and evil sorcerers.
The film is basically done with a B-movie style and is an absolute riot from beginning to end. Kurt Russell has never been better as the so called "hero" with endlessly quotable lines and a perfectly pitched performance. Burton has to be one of the most enjoyable, buffoonish characters I've seen in films and Russell nails it brilliantly. He's a bit like Indiana Jones without the intellect.
An all round crowd pleaser.
Wonderful entertainment. ****. Mark.
This review of Big Trouble in Little China (1986) was written by Olivier M on 11 May 2010.
Big Trouble in Little China has generally received positive reviews.
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