Unlike Tampopo, Big Trouble in Little China is a cheese fest of green flame, humanized lighting, intoxicating magic potions, hairy beasts, silly swordplay, over-the-top grunts, goofy gun battles, elevators that only go down, and a floating green sphere composed of green eyes. While the picture is mostly innocent amusement and delightful action tied together, it’s still largely absurd.  Additionally, why include the Tara (Min Luong) character?All things considered, what makes Big Trouble in Little China unforgettable is Kurt Russell’s fine portrayal of Jack Burton.   Think of it as an easy-going version of Snake Pliskin with a heavy John Wayne influence.  In fact, if you listen close enough, you can hear the impersonation of Wayne in Kurt’s lines.  With his Harley hat, black shades, and Chinese cut-off tee, the C.B. D.J. certainly makes B.T.L.C. a T.K.O.   

Surprisingly, Jack endures all that he encounters to collect a mere $1,148.00.  While he occasionally questions the madness he witnesses, Jack never shows his fear.  Instead, he struts around with “cracker-jack timing” and the mentality that he was “born ready.”  Despite being pitched as the hero, Jack doesn’t do anything heroic until the climax.  Be that as it may, no one other than Kurt Russell could maintain manliness after wearing red lipstick and leaving the girl behind without a goodbye kiss.Even though there’s no need to “haul ass” to your favorite rental store/website to pick up Big Trouble in Little China, the movie promises “nothing or double,” delivers on double, and surprises with triple.  When the day comes that you do set out to see Big Trouble in Little China, be sure to throw the DVD into the player with precision; after-all, it may shoot back out at you, because “It’s all in the reflexes.”