Like a number of his cult classic films, John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China is more appreciated today than it was when it released. In 1986, the film was panned by critics and was an overwhelming box office failure. Fortunately, its particular brand of self-aware humor, combined with distinct design choices have helped the Kurt Russell-led action/adventure to find a new life in retrospect.
It now stands at a solid 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is finally understood for what it is – a lovingly pulpy reinterpretation of classic Kung Fu B-movies. In recent years, ...
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