Review of The Golden Child (1986) by Thomas P — 21 Oct 2007
I do love Eddie, and I love Charles Dance... and I love this film. It came highly recommended from the Coca-Cola-smelling but admittedly fit au pair from Spain, Caterina, and boy was she right. This is inspired, unusual sci-fi musical action comedy at it's best.
Sporting stunning locations, breathtakingly weird-looking villains, way-ahead-of-its-time CGI (a can dancing to some John Barry music) and an acrobatic if lifeless beauty in the lovely shape of Charlotte Lewis.
The plot is hi-concept and the demons scare througout - true 15-rated shit, this. Some hilarious scenes such as the singing on the plane, the brilliant dream sequence and the "there is a ground!" bit.
Murphy at his best.
This review of The Golden Child (1986) was written by Thomas P on 21 Oct 2007.
The Golden Child has generally received mixed reviews.
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