*Big Trouble in Little China* is an S-Tier Fever Dream!
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- This is Kacee's First Time Watching Reaction to the movie Big Trouble in Little China (1986). Kurt Russell plays hard-boiled truck driver Jack Burton, who gets caught in a bizarre conflict within, and underneath, San Francisco's Chinatown. An ancient Chinese prince and Chinatown crime lord has kidnapped a beautiful green-eyed woman, who is the fiancee to Jack's best friend. Jack must help his friend rescue the girl before the evil Lo Pan uses her to break the ancient curse that keeps him a fleshless and immortal spirit.
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*Should we watch Escape from New York next??* ⬇
Oh yes. Can’t hurt to watch it at least once.
Absolutely, but you can skip Escape From LA, imo. Lol
Yes
Sure. Skipping over to Escape From LA is also a worthwhile consideration. You really don't miss a super amount of backstory and information if you don't watch the first movie. Most people saw LA and still haven't seen New York.
If you want to see another good Kurt Russell movie watch Breakdown. I saw it when it came out in the theater for some reason. I was like 11 or 12. I've watched it at least 4x since then.
The thing I really love about this movie is that Jack Burton thinks he's the hero, but he's so obviously Wang's comic relief sidekick...
Absolutely. Basically he's the original Peter Quill.
@@MarcosElMalo2 not racist buddy boy
@@TheAOTSdude did you actually read the whole comment or...?
@@MDestron2282 lol true
@@TheAOTSdude Your lack of IQ is disturbing
Wang is the hero, jack was just there.. and that's what makes it awesome.
And that's why Fox didn't market it. They wanted Jack Burton to be an Indiana Jones type character and didn't get the joke that Carpenter/Russell came up with instead. A shame really.
He was the comic sidekick.
@@craigbarr2003 To their credit, they constantly played it on TV for like a decade.
Jack has max luck stats so I'd take him any day 😜
@@christinejalandoni5919 Jack is like the OG version of Domino from Deadpool 2, whose mutant power is extreme luck 🤣
James Hong is a national treasure. I haven't met many celebrities, but I met him about six years ago, and he was just the most pleasant person ever, supporting the Chinese-American community in Seattle. Just an all around great dude.
I think I'd be really disappointed if James Hong wasn't being super evil to me 🤣🤣
I agree! James has been in so many awesome movies in his time. "Indeed!"
18:02 gets me every time. But, I would love to meet him in person.
@@chadcrypto267518:02 😂
He's still doing Lo Pan for Comic Cons, the whole regalia and everything, or at least, he was. The beauty of a role like Lo Pan is you never get too old to play him.
Kacee watching Tombstone is a MUST! Not only does that movie do well on CZcams in terms of Reactions, the movie as anyone who has seen it knows is beyond badass and is Val Kilmer's best acting job period. One is missing out if they've never seen it.
Why Johnny Ringo, you look like somebody just walked over your grave.
It's also more historically accurate than the Kevin Costner "Wyatt Earp" - mainly because the Costner movie used Earp's own accounts, and Wyatt Earp was a notorious self-serving PoS liar. Tombstone instead used other accounts and news articles of the era, and so got more things right than wrong. It's still not entirely accurate, but it's better than the one praising Earp as some kind of saintly heroic type.
Now this a John Carpenter movie that certainly makes me laugh a lot. 😂
The Kurt's character is supposed to be the audience view thrown into this world not knowing what's happening so your reaction not knowing what is happening is exactly what John Carpenter wanted I love this movie so much its great and so much fun
Fun Facts - The Mortal Kombat videogame got it's ideas from this classic.
The birth of a thundergod lol
41:35 raiden
Has one of my favorite lines in it of all time ... "What won't come back, Egg!?"
I know right. Lol
Probably my second favorite movie ever.after The Thing.
My best friend got to meet James Hong at a convention and he dedicated a photo of LoPan to me- "Jason - Go find the girl with the green eyes!"
It's framed on my living room wall.😎
Lo Pan's escape clause for his curse is actually clever. Finding a woman with the precise requirements then surviving the test is not an easy thing to do.
Also the movie is basically a Shénmó Xiǎoshuō (gods and demons) tale set in a different land and time period.
I always took it that the reason Gracie was hog tied and gagged in the one scene was because she wouldn't shut up and the guards got tired of her shit lol
There was a deleted scene that shows her trying to fight off the female guards and that's why they restrained her.
That’s because, she talks too much.
@@iamnostalgic9567I remember seeing deleted scenes from blu ray.
It's all in the reflexes!
Jack Burton....A legend in his own mind!
I like how Kurt affects a John Wayne-kind of swagger to the voice of Jack in this movie.
Surprised no one else has commented on this yet, this movie was the main inspiration for the creators of Mortal Kombat for their main characters. Your comparison of one of the three storms to Raiden is more accurate than you realised haha
Jack is the side kick that thinks he's the main character.
The thing about Jack is he's the sidekick- Wang is the hero.
This movie gets better each time you watch it and has so many great quotes.
DEFINITELY watch Escape from New York!
@@shawnpatrick1877 how about next time you dont copy and paste someone elses response and use it as your own
@@TheAOTSdude Everybody says this exact same comment in every Little China reaction, its pretty par for the course.
The movie becomes so much clearer and better when you realize Jack is the sidekick to Wang.
As an adult, yes.
Before he reinvented himself via John Carpenter, Kurt Russell was in a bunch of Disney movies, such as The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.
THANK YOU! You're the only person I've ever seen mention those older movies. Some of my other favorites:
"Now You See Him, Now You Don't"
"The Strongest Man in the World"
"The Barefoot Executive"
My mother spontaneously decided to let me skip school to see this movie with her. Fond memories.
This used to be my favorite movie as a kid. For the longest time I could quote the movie line for line XD
used to be?
One of the great aspects of this movie is that Jack (Kurt Russell) is the sidekick, but doesn't realize it.
Ugh I love this movie so much. This and the Golden Child were my childhood.
Same here!
Unfortunately there’s not many reactions to The Golden Child 😭
@@SeanTube2099that’s not good.
One of the funniest martial arts action comedy fantasy films ever made!
Jack Nicholson and Clint Eastwood were considered for the role of Jack Burton, until Kurt Russell was cast.
It was going to be a western taking place in 1900 San Francisco. Burton was going to be a gunslinger meeting up with his old friend Wang Chi, an expert in Martial Arts and ancient Chinese mysticism where they must stop the evil Lo Pan from destroying the world with a powerful earthquake.
A sequel was even considered as well as a reboot but both of these films would be cancelled due to the Fox Disney merger.
The reboot would have starred Dwayne The Rock Johnson as a skeptical trucker trying to figure out what happened to Jack Burton after he disappeared. They even team up to take down Lo Pan once and for all.
Honestly I would’ve chose a Different Villain tied to Lo Pan, maybe even a Chinese Necromancer :)
@@danielramsey6141 There are quite a few to choose from that would have worked very well.
I prefer that Jack shaves the monster at the end of this film and adopts him and teachers him to talk. His adopted son , The Rock.
@@adgato75 I think Dark Horse continued it and basically it became Jack's protector.
This movie inspired Ed Boon's Mortal Kombat characters, Lo pan looks very much like Shang Tsung and the lightening dude is basically Raiden with the lighting and big straw hat. He also took inspiration from vamme, johnny cage, Bruce Lee, Liu Kang and even Sonya Blade, Cythia Rothrock. A lot of characters have a martial arts movie homage
Growing up this was love of my favorites. It's basically where Mortal Kombat on Sega Genesis came from and I love it.
Great reaction! If you want more Kurt Russell, don't sleep on Soldier. Very different sort of film for him and it's amazing what a performance he gives in it.
Cool movie in the same universe as Blade Runner.
"Soldier" is his most underrated role. I also enjoyed "Death Proof" where Kurt gets to play the villian.
I always forget soldier
I Agree with "Soldier".......
Every time this movie randomly pops up on cable in the middle of the day I always stop what I am doing and watch the whole damn thing. My chores don’t get finished despite the fact I have probably seen it 30 times. Great reax video guys!
Hell yeah.. One of My All Time favs.. the one of the greatest sidekicks in film history, Jack Burton.
"I'm going to tell you about an accident, and I don't want to hear act of God." My favorite line.
Movies like this that don't stop the action are the ones that get better with time. As you watch it the first time, everytime something cool happens, it holds your attention for so long. Then when you regain your focus on the movie, it has moved on without you and you miss the things that happened while you were tranced by the last thing. So watching it over and over again, you see things that you didn't notice before. Like the little chinese character in the lightning or something in the background. It gets better with age.
I like that Anthony looks tough till he giggles like a ten year old boy. I like people with silly laughs, I know they're not faking it. Another great reaction, keep them coming
That's interesting, because I thought the opposite. I thought he was faking the laugh, since it sounded like the laugh of "a ten year old boy," like you said.
Either way, fake or not, it's fairly distracting.
This used to be one of my favorite movies as a child. Probably because it played all the time on network TV, and didn't have cable. Still a classic!
"It's all in the reflexes." - Jack Burton
If you want another Kurt Russel action classic, then check out Tango and Cash. Him and Stallone in a Buddy Cop movie. (One of the first no less.) Well worth the watch.
@doscavazos Maybe you noticed, but Big Trouble in Little China had a HUGE influence on the Mortal Kombat games, especially the first 2. Lo Pan influenced Shang Tsung, Raiden was based on the 3 Storms, and many of the set pieces in this movie inspired the fight arenas.
Something I'm not sure you picked up on, is that this is a deconstruction of the 80s Action Movie (or just Action Movies at the time it was filmed). It has the big muscled white guy who is the character the audience connects with and his small Asian friend with the funny name and starts off the movie saying he's just 'some poor little Chinese boy'. But in actuality, the small Asian guy is really the hero of the story and the big hulking white guy played by an action star (Kurt Russell) is the sidekick/comic relief character. By don't tell that to Jack Burton. He's the hero of the story, that's why he get paid triple.
How could I forget... another must-see Kurt Russell movie is "Backdraft".
He's not even the main character, but he steals the show.
If you guys want to watch more John Carpenter then you absolutely have to watch They Live! It's classic Carpenter with a slightly wacky plot, wonderfully cheesy dialogue, cool effects, and one of the best fight scenes ever filmed. For a real mind-screw, watch Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness.
Also, definitely get into Clint Eastwood films. The Dollars Trilogy (A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) are masterpieces of the Spaghetti Western genre. Dirty Harry is also a great series to watch and still hold up well today as suspense thrillers.
Terry Gilliam's 1981 "Time Bandits" is the next closest movie to this in scope and hilarity. The sheer star power of the cast is staggering considering most of these actors were not well known at the time (other than Sean Connery, Ian Holme , and the boys from Monty Python). It's a must watch.
Love time bandits!!! Drove my dad crazy with that one and robot joxs
This is one of my favorite movies. All the magic, monsters, gods are based on actual Chinese mythology. I could go on for hours, but...
Escape from New York is good. I'll watch you guys react. Dirty Harry is a must IMO.
Another Kurt Russel film is Soldier. It's a sci-fi movie about a retired soldier in a remote colony. He was specially trained since youth to be a soldier. After several years of service, he retired as he was being replaced by genetically enhanced soldiers. He decided to retire to the colony. The colony was attacked by the enhanced soldiers. War ensues.
Soldier was a great movie.
Y'all should have done the drinking game where you have to take a drink every time Jack asks a question lol
This is a unique movie in that the protagonist and audience surrogate, Jack Burton, is the sidekick. Structurally, Wang is the hero. It’s just that we identify with and see the events play out through Jack.
The director commentary with Carpenter and Russell is pretty hilarious. They are obviously old friends who hadn’t talked in a while before being asked to provide commentary. It’s clear they would rather catch up with each other (asking about each other’s kids and if they are still practicing guitar) rather than talk about the movie.
I love watching these kinds of movies with you guys because you find everything just as funny as I do.
"It's like everyone knows what's going on except Jack and us"
Wow, she caught on fast!
When I saw James Hong in Everything Everywhere All at Once I was so confused. I remember him as the old sorcerer in this movie and thought he'd have to be dead. 90+ years old and still kicking. Saw him on the Oscars and he looked great. Number one at 600+ acting credits in his career. The Eye guy in Blade Runner, The Hari Kari guy in Airplane, ...
One of my ALL TIME FAVES!❤❤❤ I had a crush on “lightning” played by James Pax😅😍
Great choice. I've seen this movie hundreds of times. This was one of my childhood movie rotations. Along with The Golden Child and Mannequin. It was always these three movies only at one time. Lol!! Probably why I know it so well.
Casee calling the lightning guy pikachu had me rolling.
James Hong played Lo Pan. He also voiced Kung Fu Panda's father goose. He is also the subject of the parody song, "Lo Pan Style"
This is my favorite movie.
I saw it in the theater as a kid.
I am never more than 3 clicks on my phone or computer away from watching it.
This is such a fun movie. One of my favorite tropes is how the "hero" of the story is really a buffoon (though loveable) who lucks into most any success he has.
So glad you did this movie! Seriously one of my favorites since I was a kid, quirkiness and all!
Kurt Russel started out with 3 or 4 disney films. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Now You See Me - Now You Don't, The Stongest Man in the World.
YESSSSSS, My 3rd favorite movie of all time, You know what Jack Burton always says, It's all in the reflexes
Big Trouble actually started life as a sequel to 1984's 'Buckaroo Banzai: Adventures Across the 8th Dimension' (a must watch cult film) but now bares no resemblance at all to the original script treatment idea at all and quickly became something unique in it's own right. It is however still a great light hearted romp though and one of my favourite Carpenter movies.
This movie is where the creators of Mortal Kombat got their idea for the game
Jack Burton has some of the best one-liners in any movie and he thinks he’s the hero, but is actually the sidekick.
I was 6 when this came out. Probably saw it when I was 8 or 9. VHS took a long time 😂 But this was instantly my favorite movie when I saw it. I can't really explain it, but it had everything I loved in action movies at that time.
TIMING is EVERYTHING! REALLY needed this and I JUST caught it, outside my focus point, just on the edge of the frame and clicked. "It's all in the reflexes..."
22:55 Knowing her character, she probably wouldn't be quiet and was causing trouble. 😆
22:57 that’s what I figured.
OMG one of the all time classics! So glad you’re reacting to this!
I love this movie, it is so funny and entertaining! I highly recommend both Escape for L.A and Escape from New York, they both are fantastic! Another great movie that Kurt Russell is in is Stargate.
Definitely watch Escape from New York! Also Soldier is another good Kurt Russel movie.
James Hong, the actor who played Lo Pan, has had a long career in movies and TV. He started with uncredited movie roles back in 1954 and is still working at the age of 94. He's one of those actors that people recognize from other things, but probably don't know his name. In 1974 he even had a part in an adult film called China Girl, playing an Asian crime lord.
Big Trouble In Little China is one of the genesis of Mortal Kombat including Enter The 🐉 & Bloodsport.
Fun fact. Ed Boon, & Tobias who created Mortal Kombat said they got a few characters for the game from this film. Raiden, & Shung Sung especially.
This is my 13 year old daughters favorite movie. She named two of her dogs David Lopan, and Egg Shin lol
You guys are awesome to react to this movie. It's a classic 👍
More trivia for you: There's a movie called "Chinatown" with Jack Nicholson... and Lo Pan in this played a servant in Chinatown.
The best Raiden and Shang Tsung cameos.
Now that you've seen it, watch it again. Because the whole movie is from Jack's perspective as the comedic sidekick to his friend Wang Chi. Who is the hero.😀
The BEST Kurt Russel movie! I must have seen it at least a dozen times. For Christmas last year, my brother-in-law gave me a funko-pop of Jack Burton because he knew what huge fan I am of this movie!
Make me feel old. I was in my early 20s when this came out. Went to see it in a theater with a bunch of friends and had a blast. To this day, one of my favorite movies. You could also check out the next John Carpenter movie - a horror - Prince of Darkness. It has the same actor who played Wang Chi in this one (Dennis Dun).
Yeah, I was around 17 or 18. I remember it being on cable all the time & every time I watched it, I discovered something else to love about it..
Glad you guys reacted to my all time favorite movie.
"I even put them in our Amazon cart" HAHAHAHAHHA!
Imma big fan of John Carpenter so I'm glad you guys are watching more of his movies. And this one is bonkers, in a good way, lol. Love it and have watched this flick so many times. It's a really good background movie.
Nice job guys! Love Kacee's first-time reaction. Carpenter is great at this but also with Kurt Russell and his first-time reactions to everything is timeless. If you like to see more Kurt Russell movies here's a list of must see 's among the ones you mentioned already: (since your gonna watch Escape from New York) watch- Soldier, Tango & Cash, Overboard, Captain Ron and Sky High, to name a few. Afterwards, I'll be watching for the Clint Eastwood train. Thanks again. Enjoy!
If you don't get Kacee those high top Reeboks she'll never forget it 🤣
The Storms were actually the influence for the way Raiden looks in Mortal Kombat.
I jumped for joy when I saw you were reacting to this movie!
The 3 Storms ... the big guy who could swell up is THUNDER, the guy with the long hair who blew the ball at Jack is WIND and the third guy ... well, obviously is LIGHTNING.
I've always been a little disappointed that they didn't include Sandstorm and Shitstorm.
"You have come to seek me out....with your Green Eyes "😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You guys would be so fun to hang out with, thank you for all the content!!
Some interesting facts. Raiden from Mortal Kombat was inspired by Lightning (The lightening guy) and Jack Burton is actually the sidekick and Wang is the hero.
Definitely should check out The Golden Child with Eddie Murphy. Supposedly takes place in the same universe as BTILC. They even pitched a crossover once, between Kurt Russell and Eddie Murphy's characters but it never panned out.
Love this movie!!! Thanks for reacting!!!
Fun fact about the storms, Lightning was the inspiration for Raiden in Mortal Kombat!
John Carpenter is the king of the cult classic with movies like the Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, and They Live, all bombed at the box office, but are beloved cult classics. Also, if you want another Kurt Russell movie, don't forget Overboard.
There's an action flick starring Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee called, SHOWDOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO (1991), a title I always felt was inspired by BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA.
Top 3 Favorite movie of all time since childhood. It had everything a little kid could ever want lol!
My absolute favorite movie from childhood!
I read that there was a real Lo Pan! He was a "shadow emperor" of the first Chinese emperor, like a body double for protection. But he got ideas above his station and tried to BECOME the emperor. Yeah he was torn to pieces as punishment. Now if thats true ( and who knows, there are so many legends surrounding the first Emperor) then this movie is cooler than ever and Carpenter is more of a genius than i thought cos he used a little known historical character and turned him into one of movie history's greatest villains!!😊
it feels strange that I know - today - exactly what you mean by that description, but as a kid growing up in the 80s, this was just a normal movie
I mean they were all like that, fever dreams
I freaking adore this movie! It's been one of my favorites since I was a kid. Please do Tombstone next!
Me too.
1 of my all-time favorites!!!!!
This movie is about saving victims of sex trafficking. It was random, that's why they took the Wang's girl, she was just closest Asian girl to them because the city or news won't care if an Asian immigrant goes missing. Watch "Eden" it's a horror film based on the Chong Kim (Sex trafficker victim) story.
I've heard rumors there is a sequel or remake in the works. I REALLY hope they do this movie justice if that happens.
it better not happen. leave perfect alone.
So glad you mentioned how JC movies hold up no matter how old they are.
OH GOSH!!!! They did it again! Smacking me straight in the face with that nostalgia!
Just Wow! Wonderful choice!!!!
Watch this when I was a young man about 7 I think idk.
I’m going to enjoy this 😊.