This movie may be the hardest movie I have ever had to get through in terms of watching people destroy themselves. The performances in this movie are amazing and you feel their pain with each fix. That and Wayans redeems himself for D&D. I don't need to mention Ellen Burstyn. But I think I need to mention a very underrated actor despite the small part. Keith David. This guy chews up the screen whether you see him or just hear his voice. Great cast, great director, great movie. Downward spiral. Rock bottom. Damn it's hard to watch these people fall, but it's easy to watch a superbly structured film.
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Big Trouble in Little China
(1986)
A B-Movie on purpose, and it's a beautiful thing
25 October 2004
This movie occupied most my junior high years. Action, suspense, cheesy diaologue, and martial arts galore. What more could you ask for from a b-movie that is clearly a b-movie? Carpenter and the cast and crew must have had a blast on this film because I can't think of a single movie that combines some of my favorite things about movies: Action, comedy, violence, martial arts, and a small tour bus driver named Egg who also knows a little magic. Magic indeed. This is movie magic. Agree or disagree, you can't deny that Carpenter succeeded on all levels when he made this movie. Saturday matineeish? Yes. B-movie cheese? Yes. Pure movie-going fun? Absolutely. Watch and enjoy.
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