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I’m going to cut to the chase. John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China is perhaps the greatest B-movie of all time. And seeing as the celebrated cult classic observes a release date anniversary today, I am prepared to loudly and proudly sing its praises.

Big Trouble in Little China works so well because Carpenter knew precisely what kind of film he was making. He wasn’t trying to create fine art. He was far more interested in serving cinematic comfort food and I am here for it. The beloved director succeeds remarkably in delivering a rip-roaring action spectacle with a hefty helping of imagination, a killer sense of humor, and a dynamite showing from Kurt Russell as lead character Jack Burton.

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[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 22 points 4 months ago (2 children)

This is not just my favorite Kurt Russell film, it is easily my favorite movie. It has everything, action, magic, neon!

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The last time I watched it I couldn't help but wonder if the neon lights in the boss room were actually supposed to be neon lights, or some kind of magic shit.

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 9 points 4 months ago

It was the 80s. The neon was intentional and rad.