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.
B movie? You shut your dirty mouth! Big trouble is a classic!
This is not just my favorite Kurt Russell film, it is easily my favorite movie. It has everything, action, magic, neon!
Maybe a good candidate for Fedi Film Club?
I’ve never seen it!
Get out if here! And over to the Fedi Film Club to nominate this. I will second it, maybe third it too. Now away with you!
And over to the Fedi Film Club to nominate this
Done.
Lol!
I recently found an Egg Shen’s Six Demon Bag t-shirt and I wear it proudly.
There’s all kinds of ways to find your people. This is mine.
I would wear one proudly too!
I see a few designs:
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Greatest B-movie ever? My vote goes for Bloodsport.
I would like to nominate The Last Dragon.
I haven’t seen this movie in so long that I need to watch it again.
This picture isn’t a B-Movie at all! It’s just a picture!
Ah, an opportunity to post my favorite YouTube video!
Just rented this and watched it with my wife and 12 year old daughter.
Wife rolled her eyes, but I knew she was game, but the 12 year old stayed through the whole movie! That is a rave review in her book.
Man I love this movie.
I loved this movie as a kid. Also Kurt Russell was hot.
