Absolutly ridiculous fish out of water story but what makes it work is that we to, are thrown into this world with no explanation, just like the white dude.
It makes for hillarious comedic moments through its light satire on chineese action films of the time while also just being a great action film with its crisp editing.
Yes its risky that a john carpenter, a white man, is directing but largely there isn't anything dated the way asian people here are portrayed (at least from what I know)
The performances are fun, i like Kurt Russell for acting Hella confused and everyone else just....doesn't react at all to everything strange going on, adding to the comedic flavor of the film.
Also the sets are great, you can definitly see and feel that they are sets but thats oke because it adds to the comedy and there are still sets that look real. From the palace to the streets, its filled with personality.
As I mentioned earlier, the editing is great, the film knows when to cut and when to hold onto a shot when its In action.
Watch my films
https://boxd.it/bAMBX3
https://boxd.it/bBjSzD
<b>https://boxd.it/bG4NOX</b>
Comments
Log in to join the conversation.