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stormy waters
10-15-2003, 11:37 PM
Big Trouble In Little China. This was on FX today, it looked interesting, though i didnt have time to watch it. im thinking about maybe renting it, only because its the only carpenter flick i havent seen. So i figured i should ask everyone if this is any good. even though it looked cheesy as hell, the only thing that really intrigued me was the pairing of carpenter and russel once more. well, what did you think?
Skysaber
10-15-2003, 11:57 PM
Great movie and easily a very enjoyable film. Although it's pretty cheesy, it's still fun to watch. A sequal is in the works and I recommend you seeing this one. There's really nothing to lose anyways.
XpatrickX
10-16-2003, 12:22 AM
its badass. but its a childhood movie so i dont know. i remember it being lots of fun. 80's stuff.
Jason13thh
10-16-2003, 02:00 AM
It is a very entertaining movie, fast pace, enjoyable and humoristic.
However don't expect to see a bad ass Kurt Russel, no this time is a real moron but he's still likable.
BorderEevilIII
10-16-2003, 02:45 AM
A kick ass Carpenter movie. This is a flick I could watch Over and OVER!.....Kim Catrall, (whew hoo) is the shits and is awesomely paired well with Kurt Russell.
quoth_the_raven
10-16-2003, 04:17 AM
fast, funny, a genuinely entertaining movie...
Quiver
10-16-2003, 10:33 AM
For some reason, my most vivid memory of this film is when Russell shouts the line "Sonovabitch must pay!"

Dont know why. It just sticks with me. Overall, a really fun flick.
Kakihara
10-16-2003, 10:42 AM
Originally posted by Skysaber
A sequal is in the works and I recommend you seeing this one. There's really nothing to lose anyways.


I've heard nothing of a sequel being worked on. Could you point to your sources? If it is true it is definitely good news.
countchocula
10-16-2003, 05:06 PM
The sequel rumor was debunked a few months back.
Cronos
10-16-2003, 07:14 PM
I hated it the first time i saw it, i then tried watching it another 2 times after that but couldnt...

since i love Carpenters other films so much i gave this another chance and i loved it, very funny, loads of action, some nice effects, cheesy acting and a lot of fun
Evil Ed
10-16-2003, 07:14 PM
Friggin awesome movie, def one of Carpenter's top 5 flicks made. Plus the great is in it, kurt russell with some sweet one liner's "it's all in the reflexes." A sweet karate war in an alleyway, sweet creature/character designs, music, and story. I'd say it's prob his 3rd best flick under the thing and halloween
Juice
10-17-2003, 06:18 AM
Originally posted by Kakihara
I've heard nothing of a sequel being worked on. Could you point to your sources? If it is true it is definitely good news.

Cult shouldn't have a sequel.
spacemonkey
10-17-2003, 08:39 AM
Its a really fun film, with very likable characters and mid-air sword fights. A japanese ghost story mixed with some fantasy elements, magic, ghosts, monsters...and to top it all off its directed by our buddy Jhon Carpenter.

Check out this thread (http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57384&highlight=little+china) for my review on it and this thread (http://www.joblo.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58380&highlight=little+china) for som info on the supposed sequel that got a little buzz a while back. Too bad it was just a buzz, I would have loved to see this made!
pyscho dude
10-17-2003, 02:26 PM
Big trouble in little china is a very entertaining Carpenter flick. Great acting, awesome lines, great action and fight scenes, great score, and some cool effects.
XCoRyX
10-18-2003, 06:55 PM
how is this movie eh?its one of my favorites,and just fucking amazing!
bowieee
10-20-2003, 06:50 PM
Non stop entertainment. :)
chasingbanky
10-21-2003, 05:59 PM
Best Carpenter flick in my opinion.........



"The Check's in the mail"
Raw Chili
10-21-2003, 07:23 PM
Great great funny movie, Kurt Russell rules and Johnny Carp is the man. Jack Burton is definetley an underrated bad ass hero of the 80's, deseves to mention with other names like John Meclane, Martin Riggs, Snake Plisskin, John Matrix, among other's. Lo Pan makes for a memorable bad guy, and Victor Wong and Dennis Dun also shine.

" May the wings of liberty never lose a feather ''
stormy waters
10-22-2003, 02:51 PM
Damn, this sounds good, im definately checking it out next weekend. i know it isnt really a horror movie, but i wonder why The Arrow doesnt have a reveiw for it? Oh well, im looking forward to seeing this soon.
spacemonkey
10-22-2003, 02:58 PM
Well its not exactly a horror movie, but it does have monsters, ghosts and chinese black magic...so I guess it does qualify to be in here. :D
Johnny582
10-23-2003, 01:09 PM
oohhh you bettter run ohh your better run before they take us away take us away big..... trouble in little china

this is probully the first jc movie ive seen well that i was allowed to see its like a kung fu movie but not its like a horror movie but not its just werid good stuff
rilocay
10-26-2003, 06:36 AM
Havnt seen it for a while but i remeber loving the movie. That and it was kewl, hellakewl. lol.
spacemonkey
10-27-2003, 01:30 PM
Originally posted by Johnny582
oohhh you bettter run ohh your better run before they take us away take us away big..... trouble in little china


LOL, you know I loooove that song, but the video for it is mega mega funny! Its Jhon Carpenter playing the bass and singing the lirics! I think hes the one who goes "Biiiiig trouble..." LOL

The Bands name is "The Coupes Deville", the video has really crappy production values and just plain sucks, but its good for a laugh and the song kicks all sorts of ass.
Raw Chili
10-27-2003, 04:12 PM
The funny part about that inthe sing is the dude with the high voice doing the 'litttttttle chiiiiinnnaaa'' part is Nick Castle, who played Mike Myers in the first Halloween
Gluttony
10-27-2003, 08:07 PM
Awesome flick. One of Carpenter's best works. I can admire Carpenter because he doens't just focus on the domina that made him famous, and this little gem proves that he can make something truly great without repeating himself again and again.

Big Trouble in Little China- 9/10
tmntraphroehler
11-03-2003, 08:43 PM
A fantastic film, and one of the best of its kind. The cast was just great, especially Russell and Dennis Dun. It was fun that if you really thought about it, Russell was playing the sidekick (messes things up, and in his own words "i'm starting to feel like an outsider here") while Dun was the hero (knew the area, the kung fu, what have ya.
Another great score by Alan Howarth and John Carpenter, plus the end song by the Coupe de Villes.
Great action, especially at a time before all the Matrix-type films were made. Old school martial arts is cool.
Has to be Russell's best performance, and the best part of the film is the humor and dialogue. This has got to be one of those few films where you can't help but repeat the dialogue over and over again because it's so cool.

"We really shook the pillars of heaven didn't we?"
"No bullshit Jack."
"No bullshit."
OR
"I'm not scared at all. I actually kinda feel... invincible." (Those who've seen the flick must remember that scene.)

All in all, a 10 out of 10.
Jason13thh
11-04-2003, 10:50 AM
I can't believe this moron !! he leaves a beautiful woman without even kissing her.
Yes I talk about Kurt Russel !!!
Kim Catrall is really gorgeous ( like the asiatic girl,btw )