Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Reaction & Review! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!
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- I really enjoyed this one. It definitely is a cult classic and I understand why so many people love this film after so many years. Carpenter did a wonderful job with the direction and the lead actors, Russell and Dun were great too. It is a film I’ll be re-watching in the near future. It still holds up pretty well today.
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0:00 Intro
1:12 The Film
18:40 The Review
24:09 Outro
Hey guys, I'm Shaneel (Shan). Welcome to the channel!
My reaction and review to Big Trouble in Little China (1986) for the first time. Hope you enjoy the video!
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You are the FIRST "reactor" to pick out Carpenter's "he brought a knife to a gunfight" visual gag.
The beauty of this film is that Jack Burton doesn't realize he's not the protagonist.
Agreed, he is the sidekick in his own movie.
and honestly... pretty useless too.
Yeah, a lot of humor comes from Jack thinking he's John Wayne, but he's stuck in a Wuxia film, so he's the comedic sidekick.
@@kurtm1943 You leave Jack Burton alone! He showed great courage.
@@kurtm1943 Well, those reflexes kicked in at just the right time to take out Lo Pan. :)
I love that Jack Burton thinks he’s the star of the movie, but really he’s Wang’s bumbling sidekick.
Pleasant surprise! Wasn't expecting that at all
That was the intent, after all. 👌🏼
Kurt Russel and John Carpenter confirms it was the intent If you listen to the DVD/Bluray's commentaries, that are pretty hilarious I must say 😉
Victor Fatalys - I must say I must say!
Also, Kurt Russell is imitating John Wayne the entire time, but a bumbling John Wayne.
5:24 - the creators of Mortal Kombat in one of interviews say that this guy from Big Trouble in Little China was inspiration for creating Raiden
I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! Thank you for the confirmation!!
Plus Shang Tsung is clearly based on Lo Pan. In fact most of this movie is a big influence on the MK video games.
They were probably also inspired by the Thunder god Raiden from Chinese Mythology. Since he's more of a demonic entity who bangs a flaming drum to make the thunder rumble they probably copied the look from this film.
@@Rocket1377 As well as Bloodsport and Enter the Dragon. And a bit of The Terminator (Kano).
wang is almost certainly the inspiration for liu kang too
“Shut up, Mr. Burton. You were not brought upon this world to ‘get it.’”
Loved that line...great line for life's questions when folks think they should get or have all the answers of life..and there is the sexual obvious implications of that line lol.
Indeeeeeeed
Shan: "I feel like Wang was the main protagonist, and Jack was the side kick, but the movie is show from Jack's perspective".
Me: "Finally ..... Someone who gets it!"
Best lines ever... Aren't you going to kiss her? No.
This movie's totally over the top and it doesn't hide it. Jack's the hero, but he also isn't. He's a legend in his own mind. How many movies are an action adventure/rom-com/Chinese kung fu/thriller.... you get the gist. It hits so many genres that the money men didn't know how to promote it and it hurt the movie. I love this movie. It's so over the top and like you said, just plain fun.
Kung Fu Hustle?
The two things love about this movie are the fact everyone seem to be having a great time and Kurt Russell is playing Jack Burton as a parody of an 80's action hero,the guy who in any other movie would be the man focus, but in this one plays the sidekick role who is kind of dumb.
Carpenter did a great job in subverting the 'hero' 'sidekick' trope!
Kenneth Jameson Parker I remember the first time I saw that floating head. I practically shouted “It’s a beholder!”🤣
@@Jameson_Visual_Arts_Studios
Not a beholder. Beholders are hyper-intelligent beings with an array of magical offensive powers. This creature was obviously meant to be a simple extension of Lo Pan's sight... a magical means to see elsewhere before cameras were invented.
In D&D terms, you could think of it either as a living manifestation of the Wizard Eye spell, or a creature in line with familiars and homunculi... a created creature serving as a magical tool for a mage. If I HAD to rule, I'd classify it as a familiar.
"I like to remember what ol' Jack Burton would say at a time like this."
"Who?"
"Jack Burton, ME!"
Hahahahaha
Starlord?
@@ShanWatchesMovies Shan if you like John Carpenter movies you need to watch John Carpenter's vampires I haven't seen all reactors on CZcams but as far as I know no one has covered John Carpenter's vampires!
@@ShanWatchesMovies yes I would also like to recommend vampires if you haven’t seen it yet.
I absolutely LOVE this movie. It's such a brilliant twist to make the main character the sidekick, and he doesn't even realise it. EDIT: I just got to the end of your review, and I seem to have echoed your thoughts. Nice!
Neither did I until half way through the movie. What a great choice by Carpenter to shoot it this way!
But it’s just scene after scene where people tell instead of show. One Exposition dialogue follows the other
One of my all time favorite films..so glad we got a reaction to this movie..Good ole Jack Burton stumbling his way through as a fish out of water character and his boy Wang being the MC and the gag is nobody clues jack in on it. Love it.
I can not express how happy I am to see you react to this movie.
Thank you so so much for watching 😊
THANK YOU @Mega Reacts for giving Shaun a shout out on YOUR channel and introducing us to Shawn!
You're right, a lot of great insight.
@@MrTickleTrunk A fantastic reaction channel.
"Escape From New York" is a great movie that staring Kurt Russell,worth a watch.
Cheesyrider Definitely worth a watch!
One of my favorites from Carpenter. Another very fun movie.
Interesting note about Jack's "that was a 6.9 on the ricter scale" quote. Three years later there would be an actual 6.9 earthquake in San Francisco.
This is one of my favorites. Carpenter, the cast, and crew all knew just what kind of film they were making and everybody went all in. My favorite parts may be all of Burton's little monologues. Which actually have some decent advice buried in all the nonsense.
As you said, it's just a fun movie. It's not meant to be taken too seriously and it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Also, I seriously miss lightning effects like the ones in this movie.
You are correct! One of the Three Storms who goes by the name of Lightning (you can guess which one it is) was confirmed to be inspiration for Raiden in Mortal Kombat. More than that Lo Peng was inspiration for Shang Tsung too. And now that I think bout it Rain (flying Storm with swords) was probably inspiration for Fujin later one.
Not to mention Jack having some similarities with Johnny Cage and less so Liu Kang with Wang. This movie was one of the reason MK is what it is now along with Bloodsport.
Bloodsport was a FANTASTIC and underappreciated film!
@@ShanWatchesMovies Bloodshot is kind of a last epitaph to Kowloon Walled City. It's one of the cool things I learned about it long after I'd first watched it in the 90s.
My all time favorite movie.
I know its weird, but that's why I love it.
It keep you on your toes the entire runtime! Awesome stuff!
This has been my favorite movie for over 20 years. And I still love it.
One of my favorites also.
Watched it over and over as a kid. Even made my own custom Jack Burton action figure. 😁
JACK BURTON ALWAYS SAYS: "THE CHECK IS IN THE MAIL" ( KIM CATRALL BACK IN THE DAY. OHH MY. HOTT. )
No horseshit, Jack?
No horseshit...
She was the gym teacher Lassie in "Porky's"
@@bluebird3281
Owwwoooooooooo
The image of Kim dressed in her cop uniform in "Police Academy" will always remain in my mind. Oh, boy!
I've always been partial to Mannequin.
You're forgetting Jack grabbed the bottle in mid air with his cat reflexes at the beginning of the film, the ending is the same, he catched the knife when it was thrown to him.
Daaamn, Jose! Never picked up on that! Seriously. And I've been watching this film for 30 years.
@@anothermonday5664 he didn't mention it in the reaction so he brought it up.was a good point....but a rather poor attempted sarcasm from you I thought
@@haneby1114 wasn’t being sarcastic. Had never picked up on that.
"this Lo Pan character comes out of thin air in the middle of a goddamn alley. While his buddies are flying around on wires, cuttin' everybody to shreds. And he just stands there waiting for me to drive my truck straight through him, with light coming out of his mouth!" This movie is so damn quotable! Plus very rewatchable, I never get tired of this classic.
if you want to do more 80s Fantasy you can check out "Willow" and "Legend"
Dark Crystal!
Labyrinth. Conan The Barbarian. Conan The Destroyer. Beastmaster.
forgot to add Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. But if we're doing "Legend" its gotta be the version with the "Tangerine Dream" score
Yes. Lots of great fantasy films during this era. Include Neverending Story, Excalibur, Ladyhawke
Apparently one of the original concepts for this movie was the question "what if you had an action movie where the comic relief saved the day?"
They Live should be your next J.C. flick!
That's one I haven't watched yet! It's on the list already but my backlog is huge at this point lol
best movie fight ever!!
Yesssss. They Live! is relevant no matter what the time period.
Into the Mouth of Madness is also good.
so is Escape from New York
@11:41 "I wonder who the real protagonist is?" Good call. This is one of those rare movies that follows the sidekick as if he's the protagonist.
You should check out : the golden child .. eddy murphy movie. Btw , those 2 asian actors were also in a john carpenter horror movie. I believe it called " prince of darkness "
Yes!
Yep. Has the gent who played Egg Shen in a supporting role, too!
@@jean-paulaudette9246 The late, great Victor Wong.
@@zombiTrout The very man! Thanks for the assist!
Actors that play Lo Pan and Rain are also in that one
Alright he's reacting to the secret actual ordinal Mortal Kombat lore
Kim Cantrall hotness forever you should watch her in The Mannequin
If you haven't seen it the golden child is a very good old movie.
Eddie Murphy!!!
'Egg' was in that too!
Obi-Wan meets 'Booger'
Or Mr Miyagi meets Al Bundy.
ACTUALLY!!
Speaking of Lopan...
@@versetripn6631 anybody seen a old naked guy running around with a $100 bill? lol love that movie
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@@ryantracy1531 best scenes:
Opener on the talk show.
Asian man paying respect while mocking his own...linguistics? 🤣
Eddie 1st meets 'Stepdad'.
the guys who made MK took the ideas of hte storms and Lo Pan as inspiration for Raiden and Shang Tsung. Wang may have been the inspiration for Lui Kang
The studio forced John Carpenter to put in the very first scene in the movie. He also talked about how it is inconsistent and doesn't make sense where Egg says that Jack was a hero. John Carpenter said no, Jack was an idiot. A large portion of the budget went to creating the floating eyeball head and it took an insane amount of time to make.
its the beholder from dungeons and dragons by the way :-)
@@denisloebner4882
Nope, not a beholder.
The Dennis Dun character *is* the protagonist. Much of the humor comes from Jack being the sidekick but thinks he's the hero. Also, Kurt Russell played Jack Burton by doing his John Wayne impression for the film.
The actress who played Gracie is Kim Cattrall; you might recognize her from Sex in the City.
And she was in the original Police Academy
@@bbb462cid As well as Porky's ;-)
@@gregall2178 Lassie!
And John Wayne met Wyatt Earp in real life and developed his screen persona imitating him. So Russel is impersonating Wayne, who was impersonating Earp, who Russell played in Tombstone.
This was an immediate like. One of my favorite movies growing up. I remember wanting to go to the theaters to watch. Ma said no.
Thank you man! At least you got to see it in the end!
An ultimate favorite of mine. So funny. So unconventional.
It was a really fun time!
Yup, that's basically OG Raiden. He inspired the MK character.
cant believe you never seen big trouble in little china you should watch escape from New York and LA both movies are by John carpenter
Same. Hope to see Escape from New York in the possible future. Believe it or not, there is a comic out there containing the ULTIMATE crossover team-up of Snake Plissken and Jack Burton.
@@xellosxerxes Best ending in any comic I've ever read! :)
Sadly Escape From L.A is so bad it's hard to believe it's from the same guy who did EFNY. After 95' Carpenter just wasn't able to recapture his magic. Carpenter was disillusioned with the entire studio system and it shows. After In The Mouth Of Madness it's all downhill from there.
"I heard you were dead".
@@tomyoung9049 who
This is one of my favorite movies ever. Always entertaining. Some of the best lines ever.
That’s an interesting interpretation. I’ve never considered before that BTLC could be a sidekick’s tale. Makes sense in retrospect, right down to his last interaction with Gracie Law. Wang lived happily ever after with the girl, not Jack.
Thank you for the last part, I hadn't noticed it!
In John Carpenter's DVD commentary for BTLC he explicitly says that Jack Burton is a sidekick. He's even sidelined through most of the fights. He gets one hero moment at the end, but that's it.
The Lightning guy inspired Raiden and old Lopan inspired the old Shang Tsung from Mortal Kombat
In the 90's Master of Magic computer game there's an actual Lo Pan and he starts the game with a cheat pick even on low difficulty.
This is Kurt Russel doing his John Wayne. So good!
I haven seen the reaction but I'm looking forward to it! I'm at work right now boooo I'll watch it when I get out. Keep it up brother, I enjoy your reactions.
Thank you so much man! I usually watch reaction videos during work lunch breaks lol
One of my all-time favorite movies. I'm so glad you're doing this one. I can't wait to watch it. I'm just sitting down to have lunch and watch it.
Thank you for watching and I do the exact same thing during work lunch breaks!
Take this film, make it R rated, and you have Mortal Kombat.
This movie should be mandatory viewing for the director of the upcoming MK reboot.
Pretty much!
Please do two more Carpenter films next. You need to watch the other parts of his "Apocalypse" trillogy. The Thing is the first movie, being heavy science/sci-fi. The Second The Prince of Darkness is a good mix of both science and supernatural. While the last one In the Mouth of Madness is considered by many to be one of if not THE best HP Lovecraft style movie, being heavily cosmic horror.
The greatest joke in the movie is outside of the one thing he does towards the end of the movie, Jack Burton is basically useless. I got that first on first view and have loved this movie ever since. I'm surprised Dennis Dun wasn't in a ton of movies after this.
I was watching Kurt Russel as a kid and he was like Jungle Boy/Tarzan or something. And the Strongest Kid in the World.
He did some "interesting" movies under contract with Disney.
@@DonnaCPunk Yea he was everywhere. Ron Howard too.
Jungle Boy was an episode of Gilligan’s Island. Worlds Greatest Athlete was one of his Disney Midvale college films.
@@vincentjoyce5100 Worlds Greatest Athlete yea. Been a while. We grew up with this guy on the screen. Jodie Foster too.
@@DonnaCPunk He even returned to Disney with a big Ego... :)
13:34, that "You will come out now more" scene cracked me up, and Jack is freaking out! Lol!
You might really like Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Madness”👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This is one of my favorite movies. I grew up on it and I probably watched it like a thousand times. Carpenter did intend that Wang would be the lead character, but in my opinion, he didn't accomplish this. I feel like when you are watching the film, it's Jack that you are following in this adventure. He's the relatable, underdog type character meeting up with these other characters and seeing the adventure through his eyes. Kurt was just too good of a charismatic actor at the time.
"I was born ready" is an old John Wayne line that Carpenter was harkening back to. I saw this at the theater when it came out and had a ball.
It's been used and reused a million times over the years!
Great video! Thanks Shan. I continue to really enjoy your work, process, insights, and sharing your journey with us.
Glad you enjoyed 'Big Trouble In Little China,' Shan. It's one of my all-time favorite Carpenter films.
Now, from what I remember in an interview I read sometime in the late 90's, Ed Boon and John Tobias were inspired by four films for the creation of 'Mortal Kombat.' Bruce Lee's 'Enter The Dragon' and 'Game Of Death,' 'Bloodsport,' starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (a movie I highly recommend you see if you haven't), and 'Big Trouble In Little China.' So yes, Raiden's inspiration was taken from Carpenter's movie.
I've seen all of them and loved all of them, especially Bloodsport which I feel is massively underappreciated today!
"Have you paid your dues, Jack?" "Yes sir the check is in the mail" Love this movie
"Prince of Darkness' - also by Carpenter, also featuring Dennis Dun and Victor Wong. An underrated partly tongue-in-cheek, but still quite creepy, horror film.
Just discovered your channel and I really appreciate your review of this underappreciated movie!
PS as The son of someone who was in video productions I appreciate you taking the time to point out and praise some of the better effects in this movie
YES!!!!!!!!!!! "It's all in the reflexes."
Yes, the Mortal Kombat video game came out in the early 1990s and did take inspiration from Big Trouble In Little China, along with Bloodsport and Enter The Dragon. Raiden was inspired by the Three Storms.
This is one of my all time favorite movies! It's one of the few "scary" films I liked as a kid. As I haven't seen it in a few years, I can't wait to rewatch it along with your full review on Patreon.
Still so much fun - everyone seemed to be having a good time on screen too
The choreographer of Big Trouble in Little China is James Lew. He has made over 80 on-screen film and television appearances and 46 more as a stunt coordinator or stunt double. Besides Big Trouble in Little China he has had rules in and done choreography for movies like Action Jackson (with Carl Weathers), Showdown in Little Tokyo, and Rapid Fire (both starting Bruce Lee's son Brandon Lee), and Rush Hour 1, 2, and 3 as well as television shows such as National Geographic's Fight Science, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, and Entourage. He practices Shaolin Kung-Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Hapkido, and Boxing.
I love this film. It wasn't a big commercial success when it was released, but it soon picked up quite a cult following just for sheer weirdness and a cool factor that's off the scale.
It was so unconventional! The main characters actually the sidekick!
shan, u pick great flicks and have great insight/commentary/reactions. keep 'em coming. funny, dramatic, action, old, new, whatever.
First off, I love this movie! Saw it 50 times on HBO growing up, and I didn't realize until Carpenter and Russell said on the commentary track that Russell was the side kick. You do a fantastic job, Sir!
SHAN! Yes! One of my all-time favorite films, having grown up in the Bay Area and loving weird ass pulp films! Also, Raiden was based on that member of the Three Storms - they've never denied it, and kind of excitedly lean into it.
Thank you for describing it as a pulp film! That was the word I was looking for when writing the review and it just didn't come to me. The word encapsulates the film perfectly!
I have little to add, except that John Carpenter is a great movie maker. The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, Escape from New York, They live, The Fog and so on. Bu if you want to see true budget wizardry? You'll have to discover Roger Corman. It's been said that Corman can make a movie about the fall of the Roman Empire with the change he finds under the couch.
While that is over the top, you have to go that far to be over the top with what he does with his budgets.
In any case, have fun with the other John Carpenter movies..
This is one of my all time favorite movies ever!!!! Several of your reactions feature many of my favorites.
Mortal Kombat the game started its video game reign in 1996. Big Trouble in Little China was released in 1986. So Carpenter wasn’t influenced by the game, it was the other way around. Respect. Its also been opined that Lo Pan was the inspiration for MK’s Shang Tsung.
Both characters seem to have been inspired by the Japanese thunder God Raijin.
You are very proud of your computer. Great insights. Good one thanx
I've seen this movie so many times that I instantly notice it's being shown in a flipped mirrored format.
The game series Mortal Kombat was heavily influenced by this movie.
This is one of my favorite movies. I got it on VHS when I was a kid along with Chuck Norris and Luis Gosset Jr. in Firewalker. I found them at a going out of business sale for a video store. My mom would only let me get two. I picked Big Trouble in Little China because of the cover art. When I was a kid I wore those VHS out. I knew of very few people who had seen this film. I've watched it all through my life. There is a lot of nostalgia here for me. I enjoyed the video immensely.
Before I carry on watching any further I’ll just mention that the opening scene with Egg Shen was only put in due to executive meddling which is why it feels so different. Similar to the spoiler monologue in the regular version of Dark City the executives demanded an explanatory scene at the beginning against the director’s wishes.
Yeah, someone pointed it out in another comment. It's sad how studios poke their nose in the creative process...
This is me and my brother's (8 years apart) favorite film. This is the first time I've watched a reactor who got the point of the film, This was a fun watch, and exciting to see someone who "Got it" ^_^ Great video, Brother!
The first scene is different from the rest of the movie due to it being added on by a producer to try to make Jack Burton the hero type, which he thinks he is, but is actually the sidekick
Could've been done without the prologue as it didn't add much to the overall narrative!
@@ShanWatchesMovies This movie came out around the time of Rambo. People were expecting a larger than life hero, not Jack Burton . It bombed in the box office because most people including that producer didn't get it. That the blowhard, arrogant hero was really the sidekick and comic relief, while the sidekick was the hero.
Lmao, love the shot of Jack shooting into the air and knocking himself out.
The Three Storms were the inspiration for the design of Raiden.
Theres actually a follow up comic that says what happens after Jack leaves. That monster is now bound to serve him because he defeated Lo Pan.
Favorite lines in the movie for me:
"Hollow?"
"Hollow."
"Fuck it." (Cuts open paper wall)
I'm so glad someone reacted to this. This has always been one of my all time favorite films. This and "Escape from LA" & "Escape from New York". Both also staring Kurt Russell. Because Kurt Russell is one of the best yet underrated actors ever.
Great review, glad you enjoyed it! This is my favorite cult classic just behind Escape From New York (another collaboration with Russell and Carpenter), and if you review the latter, I'm certain you'll absolutely love it! Take care, thanks!
YES!!!! I knew the stars were definitely aligning in my favor for a good year when I saw what you were watching today.
MG the OG! Thanks man!
The antagonist is played by James Hong, who just received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
93 years old, 70 years working as an actor, over 700 roles, and he still remembers every line of dialogue.
The actress you're trying to place is Kim Cattrall, most famous for Samantha in the "Sex and the City" TV & film franchise.
She also starred in 1987's "Mannequin" and 1991's "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country".
"Mannequin" is worth a look, if you like cheesy 80s fantasy/romcom. I would call it "Weird Science" lite.
I'm good with how Lo Peng dies. It harkens back to the beginning of the film, letting Russell's character apply his best superpower: 'reflexes'. Jack ain't too smart, he ain't too fight-capable, but he can certainly catch things. Having a do-over lets him take out the now corporeal Lo Peng, cutting short all the elaborate sorcery crap Lo Peng had been using. No, I'm good.
As always, great reaction!
I was 11 when this came out. It was one of the most fun movies of my childhood. Just so over the top and comedic. Loved it and still love it.
I would say Big Trouble in Little China and Mortal Kombat took inspiration from characters in Japanese Samurai movies like Lone Wolf and Cub series from the 70's where one movie has three assassins who all wear similar hats.
I suggest the American amalgamation of the first two films Shogun Assassin.
Or better yet start with Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (83/90 on Rotten Tomatoes) The sets, costuming, and sword work will amaze you.
Glad to see the reaction to this, one of my all time fav movies, its hella underrated.
I really didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did!
When you say Lo Pan was defeated too easily, I think you are forgetting that Carpenter set this up with the 'bottle catching' scene earlier on, where Jack replies saying: "It's all in the reflexes" As an owner of a knife it would then be second nature to 'catch and throw' as he did. Just my thoughts on the issue! Nice reaction Shan! Great movie...one not to be taken TOO seriously of curse (Course), pun intended!.
Now THIS is one i've been waiting for!
Another one of my absolute favorites of all time. I can't wait to see you react to this.
I hope you enjoy because I sure did!
Willow next.
Another good Kurt Russell movie is Captain Ron.
I'm seconding Captain Ron. Another great fun cheesy movie.
@@Lothian55 Overboard.
Yes, Boon and Tobias got the idea for Raiden from this movie. I remember reading about it in a video game magazine back in the early 90's. Also, the old and young Shang Tsung idea was pulled from Lo-Pan. They pulled from other movies as well. I forget the name of them.
2:03 You caught that Shan! The studio heads were confused about the movie and did not understand Carpenter's vision of showing Jack as a bumbling sidekick to Wang. They wanted Kurt Russell's character to be the main protagonist like Indiana Jones. Carpenter added the intro scene just to silence the studio bosses. To the real John Carpenter's fan, the movie begins on the road with Jack in his truck! Thanks for the post... I love this movie
haven’t watched yet but this movie came into my mind for you to watch when i was watching one of your videos the other day, i hope you enjoyed it, it’s great
'The Actress' later became famous for her role in Sex and the city. :) The Mortal Kombat character comes from this movie, the three storms are Carpenters creation. :)
Some movies I would recommend are no country for old men, reservoir dogs, Scarface, a Bronx tale, and Menace II society if you haven’t seen these
Thank you so much for the recommendations but the only ones I haven't watched are A Bronx Tale and Menace II Society! I know A Bronx tale is a classic so it's definitely going on the list. I'll Google the other one too :)
I really ejoyed your content last year Shan and i'm looking forward to what u put out this year! keep up the really good mate and i hope this year goes well for u! hiya from scotland!
Thank you so much! At least 120 films this year I hope :)
THIS in my opinion is Carpenters best film. Not as scary as Halloween , not as profound as Starman, not a paranoid as The Thing but it is fun , exciting and I have seen 5 million times.
What's your opinion on the Escape films?
Shan Watches Movies fun but really dated, second one is cringey but has a Bruce Campbell cameo. I love Christine better than both of these though.
Maybe next whoozy to see from the era would be The Golden Child(Eddie Murphy). Still an awesome flick!
Your break down the movies I love are always on point. I think you need to watch The Golden Child. It was a similar fantasy film that came out the same year staring Eddie Murphy. Three Asian actors appear in both films in prominent roles. They seemed to be having more fun in Big Trouble. It would be interesting to get your take. Besides that much respect, love to you and your family and all the best for the new year!
Thank you for your kind words, recommendation and the New Year's wishes! Hope and happiness to you and your loved ones too!
The funny thing is The Golden Child was originally suppose to be directed by John Carpenter but he chose to do Big Trouble in Little China instead.
The interior set you can see at 12:53 is the same set that was used for the interior of the firehouse in the Ghostbusters movies.
Thank you for the trivia man!
@@ShanWatchesMovies no problem. The set was also used in The Mask for the car repair shop.
Yes, one of the best things about this movie is that Jack is the sidekick who's in over his head. However, he does have ONE useful skill, his excellent reflexes. This is one my favorite movie.
Yeah, this movie is quirky and cheesy and so fabulous. What a whimsical combination of fantasy, horror and comedy! Definition of a classic. 🥰
This movie is 6.9 on the Richter scale......pretty invincible
I saw this a million times and never thought about Jack being a side kick. Great Analysis.
I saw this as a kid but never realized it was directed by John Carpenter. BTW I've been binging your movie reactions and really enjoy your technical point of view, great videos man.