John Carpenter and Kurt Russell on Big Trouble in Little China

John Carpenter and Kurt Russell reflect on their 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China.
Source: DVD Commentary

[@atrus3823]

The movie may have flopped and was panned by critics, but it changed the lives of many kids growing up in the 80's/90's. I have watched this movie literally hundreds of times-not exaggerating.

[@Centhar]

Same. Had this and Robocop on VHS and wore both tapes out. My sisters husband once asked her had she seen it and she responded “Seen it? I’ve lived it!” 😂😂😂

[@Kaykath-yd1ss]

Facts ❤

[@meteorheartofficial]

You and me both Brother

[@AndreDonDodda-kr9lb]

Wow... this was a favorite of mine as a kid too. But robocop basically raised me from 2 to 5 Years old.

[@meteorheartofficial]

@@AndreDonDodda-kr9lb lmao currently trying to roleplay as robocop on gta5

[@barely_surviving47]

This movie needs to be protected at all costs from The Rock, Chris Pratt, Netflix spinoff or any remakes.

[@user-mh6yh3lh8w]

based

[@Stevenirons]

You leave Chris Pratt alone

[@fabjtown1]

@@Stevenironsf no. Vanilla sh** actor

[@Stevenirons]

@@fabjtown1 He did a great job as Star lord and gets way too much hate for Mario

[@rlr149]

i could have been ok with a sequel with everyone back in it 20 years ago,... revenge of lo pan lol..

[@spazemunky]

Big Trouble is a cool test. If you bring it up and someone says they love it, that’s a cool person.

[@ryangallmeier6647]

Kurt was brilliant in it. "It's all in the reflexes".

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

the ice man walking

[@plutoniumcore]

Indeed!

[@captd80]

I'm trying to buy a t-shirt

[@ryangallmeier6647]

@@captd80 I've got one that says, "Jack Burton's Trucking Co.". When people recognize it, I know they're cool.

[@BrotherShamus]

You leave Jack Burton alone

[@bonesjackson81]

We are in his debt!

[@kurtjk01]

He showed *great* courage!

[@D-Fens_1632]

Who?

[@johnconnor4040]

​@@D-Fens_1632JACK BURTON!!!

[@fabjtown1]

@@johnconnor4040me!

[@keepmewierd]

I love how Kurt clearly still thinks the world of Carpenter

[@ryangallmeier6647]

Kurt knew what genius was. Always listen to the Pork Chop Express, and you won't go wrong.

[@meteorheartofficial]

Kurt Is a great guy, has great taste, he married the woman he loved, Goldie Hawn, and theyre still very much in love. he's an old school guy with old school values.

[@logibear453]

​@@meteorheartofficialwell said.

[@MichaelH416]

Kurt loved that Carpenter took him away from his “Disney” image that he had. JC was a guy that almost always went outside the lines and was authentic to what he was working on. Kurt is the same.

[@cbstevp]

The greatest 80s trilogy - Escape From New York, Big Trouble in Little China, and The Thing!

[@VolkXue]

So you don't know the other carpenter movie that goes with this and has most of the same cast?

[@derek9285]

They live

[@badlaamaurukehu]

​@@VolkXuePrince of Darkness.

[@FuzzyFoot58]

Dont forget Overboard. He was great in that one too and complemented Goldie Hawn perfectly. The remake was an insult.

[@jimmyjack72]

My (late) mother took me to see this at the cinema on my 13th birthday. Just me and her. One of the best memories I have of her because we laughed so much, then we went out for dinner and laughed right through the meal as we relived our highlights all over again.

[@parktronz5922]

That's a really sweet memory.

[@mikeschmidt3382]

Thanks for sharing, I love this.

[@benparrish672]

Thts awesome man. My mom hated my taste in movies when i was young, but she would suffer through it & just enjoyed seeing me & my brother enjoy things. I miss my Mom. Anyone who still has their should love & cherish her.

[@BankkeyAoshi]

Much love & blessings.💪🏾💙

[@BIacklce]

One of the few movie that actually subverts expectations while not being completely up its own ass.

[@turboturkey]

agreed so much of that today is up its own ass about how great they are.

[@RaddSpencer]

"The Thing" is probably Carpenter's best movie, but "Big Trouble in Little China" is definitely my favourite Carpenter movie. And Russel is phenomenal in both. All the actors are. It's a tragedy this didn't get the success it deserved.

[@fabjtown1]

Big trouble seems like a nightmare to get right. And they did. The thing was lightning in a bottle but wasn’t a risk. Big trouble was.

[@Magneticlaw]

Sometimes "success" is slow in the coming.

[@redrick8900]

The Thing isn't even top 5.

[@galadballcrusher8182]

The main difference is u can watch Big Trouble stoned and have a great time but should not try it with Thing it will f* you up.

[@realitycheck5383]

"You were not put on this world to "GET IT", Mr. Burton." is one of the best lines in cinema history! this is an underrated gem of a movie! for all the big kurt russell fans, if you havent seen "used cars" yet, it is an actual must see! one of the funniest comedies ever!

[@savethezombies]

I use that line on my kids, who of course love this movie too, and it makes them crack up.

[@stingray4567]

Indeeeed!!!

[@johnconnor4040]

​@@stingray4567Or check into a Psyche ward, whatever comes first huh😂😂

[@ploppill34]

saw it in the theater when it came out🙂

[@mastercadillactus]

True. That and, "aren't you going to kiss her?". "Nah..."

[@kevinm3428]

Jack Burton has some of the best one-liners of any movie, and we quoted them endlessly.

[@David_Lo_Pan]

Jack Burton wasn't brought upon this world to, "Get it"

[@GentleReader01]

Quoting this movie displaced half the Monty Python quotes in our group. :)

[@mattsims8981]

Who?

[@kleeklee4572]

As an asian American this movie meant everything to me growing up. Thank you fellas.

[@matthewbond375]

I fucking love this movie!

[@Ninjabandido]

Yes!!!

[@hitmanmonaghan6633]

Same!!!!!

[@bra-balllegend3940]

I got a very positive attitude about this.

[@leeboy26]

Is it hot in here, or is it just me?

[@gregbors8364]

Six-Demon Bag!!! 🤯

[@bbb462cid]

@@gregbors8364 what's in it?

[@XavierJustice-is2or]

I feel kind of invincible

[@natedesjardins4288]

☝️

[@20th_century_specter]

Big Trouble in Little China has been one of my favorite films since I was a kid in the 80s. It's perfection.

[@dasnutnock6408]

Saw it at the cinema, and was absolutely convinced it would be a huge hit. Made absolutely no sense that it wasn't, has absolutely everything you want from an action comedy.

[@nonamer29]

@dasnutnock6408: when you look up what it went against at the box office, it makes sense. Top Gun came out that same summer.

[@chamberlain323]

I saw it in cinemas too and adored it, and so did all my close friends. For months afterward we would give each other the salute hand gesture that the warriors did in the movie on the playground. Good times.

[@redrick8900]

@@nonamer29 Top Gun isn't half as good as this.

[@nonamer29]

@@redrick8900 no argument there.

[@hanzobi1926]

Quite a few that year, Crocodile Dundee, Top Gun and Aliens took the shine away.

[@eriklarsen9942]

I'm 60 years old and I still watch this movie at least once a year with my friends or my kids... truly a masterpiece of action comedy with just enough mysticism/horror to make it interesting.

[@doctoratomic]

I'm 60 as well, and BTILC is one movie I also watch at least once every year. My wife recently reminded me that it's time to watch it again soon (half the year has gone by!).

[@1977Suspiria]

Was pretty obsessed with this movie when I was a kid. Used to try to put our straw washing basket on my head to be one of the three storms. 😂😂 Usually Rain, he was my favourite.

[@ishotmyboss]

I think Rain was the main villain in Gleaming the Cube with Christian Slater.

[@David_Lo_Pan]

Wanna become a Storm?

[@meteorheartofficial]

Pretty sure this is where the idea for Raiden comes from in mortal kombat

[@Dravianpn02]

​@@meteorheartofficialit was.

[@meteorheartofficial]

@@Dravianpn02 lol no wonder im a Raiden main hahahaha always have been too it makes soo much sense

[@TheEntity0]

One of my very favorite movies of all time. I still have this dvd somewhere. I remember getting drunk and listening to the dvd commentary alone in my first apartment, laughing and talking to John and Kurt like I was in the room with them.

[@CantankerousDave]

Their commentary sessions are always great, but this one is the funniest. Two old buddies shooting the breeze for a couple hours.

[@jake4398ify]

The commentary was so hilarious with these twoI listened to the commentary of Tropic Thunder la long time ago and I will say that's the funniest commentary ever. If you can find it you guys should listen to it!

[@caseypark69]

Two of the most under appreciated artists of the last 50 years. Love them both and this movie

[@gregbors8364]

Huh? Kurt Russell is literally one of the most famous and successful actors of the past 50 years

[@caseypark69]

@@gregbors8364 I was not referring to his fame or success. It was more about not being appreciated for the great actor that he is.

[@gregbors8364]

@@caseypark69 Are there people out there who don’t think that Kurt is a good actor? Has he ever had, say, any bad reviews by critics? If so, I’d like to see some examples

[@Hauerization]

Indeed - just got some fresh bluray of "the trilogy" - The Thing, Big Trouble and Escape.

[@derekgilbert1752]

Scientifically proven, greatest director/actor combo ever. Beating out Raimi/Campbell and Burton/Depp. Barely, but still ahead.

[@thir13enthman]

Jack Burton is peak Kurt Russell. Kurt is great in every role he's done especially when he's working with John Carpenter but as Jack Burton, Kurt is dripping with swagger and chewing the scenery all while playing an incompetent fool. The chasm between who Jack Burton thinks he is versus who everyone else sees him as is comedy gold! This movie is completely chocked full of great quotable lines from start to finish. I would love for JC and KR to film a sequel where Jack Burton has an adventure that takes him across China. Call it.. 'New Trouble in Old China: Jack Burton Rides Again! '

[@user-mh6yh3lh8w]

"yessir... the check is in the mail"

[@David_Lo_Pan]

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[@artor9175]

Kurt is too old for the role, but Wyatt Russel could step into Jack Burton's moccasin boots.

[@halycon404]

@@artor9175 That's the genius of the role. He's completely incompetent. Age doesn't matter when someone can't do anything right anyway. They get to do all new was an old guy can mess things up.

[@JohahnDiechter]

He is literally doing a John Wayne impression. He was having the time of his life too. In Escape from New York he was doing a Clint Eastwood impression. Carpenter always wanted to do a western but reapected his budgets way too much to actually do a period flick.

[@xn0gaming]

The commentaries by Carpenter and Russell are gold. During "The Thing" commentary you can actually hear the ice in the whiskey glasses tingling. :D

[@maxdangers]

4:07 'The fun of making the film, I feel is reflected in the movie' Truer words can't be spoken, I always felt this movie was a blast to make and it's so much fun to watch because of this I'm sure. I absolutely love Big Trouble in Little China, one of the most entertaining movies I'll ever see. Thank you Kurt Russell, John Carpenter and everyone responsible for creating this wonderful piece of work.

[@childofthesun32]

This is one of only two movies that I could clearly see the cast were having a great fucking time making the movie. Like you can see in their fucking face what a great time they're having. The other movie is The A Team.

[@maxdangers]

@@childofthesun32 @childofthesun32 Oh yeah for sure, the A-Team was like everyone involved in that movie won a raffle to work on it haha. I think the performers and crew put more effort in and it shows too when they really love a project. I would extend that to the likes of spaceballs and Blazing Saddles but if your movie is a comedy, full of comedic actors and comedians then of course it's going to be light-hearted all around. These movies had a bit of everything and they're not strictly comedies, neither are they full of comedians and comedic actors, it's special when we see it, it gives you a good feeling beyond that of seeing a movie you really like.

[@kylereece1979]

A huge film when I was a young lad. Taped it off the TV, watched it all the time, I still love it. Action, Comedy, Adventure. The commentary between Kurt n' John is utterly addictive, infectious, and hugely entertaining. Makes me love the film even more. I could listen to these Gentlemen banter like this all day.

[@AM-uw3gp]

Me too we taped it off the TV and rewatched it soooo many times, one of the best movies from my childhood

[@saneadam3512]

May The Wings Of Liberty Never Lose a Feather

[@johngleason9407]

I dropped acid for the premiere and had the greatest movie experience possible with this film, thank you John and Kurt! 🤪

[@cyrollan]

That sounds like perfection!

[@quatz1981]

John Carpenter and Kurt Russell dvd commentaries are the best

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

I saw this on July 3rd with 6 friends from High School, and said to them, this is going to Win an Academy Award. And they thought I was NUTS!😂

[@smokejaguarsix7757]

This is by far one of the best movies ever made. I adore it. The writing, acting, cinematography, action and plot are all top notch. Well done fella's.

[@Flint-Dibble-the-Don]

These two shaped my personality more than my own parents. God bless this Tag Team Supreme.

[@jared338]

Ive seen this movie more times than any other movie out there.

[@marijuasher]

Kurt Russell laughing at himself is worth the price of admission. Good stuff.

[@charleswillbanks1312]

Saw this in the theater on a first date - afterwards, we looked at each other and neither of us were sure of what we’d just seen…but I liked whatever it was. Still one of my favorites.

[@ryangallmeier6647]

One can never go wrong listenin' to the Pork Chop Express. "Like I told my first wife, I says, 'honey, I never driver faster 'n I can see, besides that it's all in the reflexes".

[@carl_anderson9315]

I love that John Carpenter always enjoys talking about his movies, unlike some other directors who are sometimes evasive or regretful of their flops. This movie changed my life.

[@Filmmaker809]

John and Kurt are the best duo for dvd commentaries.

[@redrick8900]

Not this one. It's terrible.

[@andypike1234]

I could listen to Kurt´s laugh the whole day

[@satatay23]

These two need to do commentary on Captain Ron. Doesn’t matter Carpenter didn’t work on it, it needs to happen.

[@brianvail9212]

Kurt Russell was always entertaining on DVD commentaries 💿

[@Wilson.katie815]

I just posted the same thing lol. He’s great on the Used Cars commentary

[@hansjuker8296]

The BTLC commentary is horrendous

[@v.h.rodriguez7997]

This movie is a delight. No director, living or dead, could have done it better than Carpenter. I don't know if I like this commentary, or the one they do for 'The Thing' (1982) more. Carpenter and Russell have nuclear-level charisma when they are together.

[@ourkeving]

Which commentary are they drinking in?

[@childofthesun32]

Timeless Classic of a movie. Love it so much and I've seen at probably about 50 times.

[@justintrites1699]

When I was a kid, late 80s maybe early 90s, this movie came on followed by the road warrior right after on some random movie channel..was summer time in the middle of the day but I was glued to the couch for 4 hrs

[@moc9893]

I was born in 1988 so I first saw this around 95/96 and loved it immediately I would watch it almost every day as a kid. Still have so much nostalgia for it 👌

[@almost_harmless]

Loved the movie back then and still love it. I am going to show it to my kids as well. These guys are legends (and I know this is overused, but very appropriate for them imo).

[@therunner8733]

There’s something so special about this film. Everybody I speak to who loves it and who grew up watching it lights up when they talk about it. John Carpenter, James Hong, Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall have all talked about how special the film is to them as well. Naturally, I took it very seriously as a kid. And that’s stayed with me. I know it’s a comedy but for me it’s so much more than that and I’m so glad so many people out there feel the same way

[@Generaledger]

If you listen to the entire commentary it comes off as two friends just shooting the breeze. I believe there was a time when John Carpenter asked about what was going on with him(Kurt Russell), and he goes on and talks about his son playing hockey. And they even talk about how people who just started listening to the commentary will be wondering what the heck is going on. They just seem to really enjoy their time together.

[@ourkeving]

I've read they're drinking and get more hilarious as they talk.

[@PeteSchaff]

I found it as a 12 year old and loved it and still love it now..........

[@benvoiceactor]

This movie is easily in my top five favorite movies of all time. Great rewatchability, never get tired of it.

[@antoniodias2883]

These guys somehow made and incredibly fun and entertaining movie even more fun and entertaining with the commentary.

[@mrquirky3626]

I was 14 when this came out. Back then movies like Big Trouble, Highlander, Red Dawn, etc were all high cinema to me. It was a time when I was getting too old for Disney classics but couldn't get in to see restricted movies yet, so I and my friends would try to go to anything with a PG-13 rating because we knew we'd get to see action scenes like we had never seen before.

[@McdonaldeS1986]

John carpenter is my favourite director, what a film

[@telarr9164]

The only thing better than this movie is listening the joy in the voices of John Carpenter and Kurt Russell as they reminisce about it. Kurt laughing makes up about 40% of it !!😅

[@Kraakekongen]

I saw this movie on VHS in the late 80's, It was great.

[@scotia7326]

My favourite thing about this is that the commentaries for Escape From New York, The Thing and Big Trouble were all recorded on the same exact day at Carpenter’s home. Russell brought whisky and Carpenter had beers. Gradually, each commentary becomes more unhinged, as the two become more and more drunk and disorderly. It makes it so funny to me that essentially we’re hearing two old friends get drunk and reminisce about their youths.

[@robertpotts3399]

Any idea in which order they were recorded?

[@scotia7326]

@@robertpotts3399 as far as I know chronological, as I listed above :)

[@robertpotts3399]

Makes sense chronically. Have and heard all three but with this new perspective, I’m sure I’ll enjoy them more now. Thanks appreciate it.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

One of the best movies ever made. About time 😂❤😊

[@tipigi3570]

Am I the only one that still quotes this movie with my friends? "This pisses me off to no end!" is still one of our favorites.

[@d0r1an06]

It's always a joy hearing these two talk about their films

[@MADMAX839]

A real gem. Chef’s kiss.

[@OracleVisionMusic]

I will never forget the very first time I saw this movie. I was just a lil kid who had a huge love for cinema. I didn't even know that making a movie like this was even possible! And I sure as hell never expected so many elements from this flick to make their way directly into the debut of Mortal Kombat!!! What a time to be alive!!!!

[@enigmaz9]

One of my favorite Kurt Russell movies, this is a gem regardless what the critics say. Great cast all around.

[@midnitespecial_music]

Love the real sense of friendship just from listening to them, Kurt R laughing his ass off is great!

[@mickylawless1941]

Saw it in the movie theater back in the day. I have watched it countless times over the years. One of my absolute favorite movies of all time!

[@michaelminch5490]

God, this fucking movie! I have the DVD and know practically every line by heart. It just never, ever gets old.

[@chiefscheider]

DVD? Get the 4K UHD, pal

[@jasonvaughn4886]

I've read about the the film taking place in the 1880s originally, hearing Kurt talk about it adds another dimension to the mix. I must say, however, that I just cannot imagine this film being a western in any way ! I think John (and whoever else was involved with the script) made a very wise decision back then !

[@phillipribbink6903]

Personally I wouldn't mind having a bootleg copy of Big Trouble in Little China, from the alternate universe where they did go ahead and make it a Western. Just for curiosity's sake. It's on the list along, with a version of Star Wars where George Mifune got Toshiro Mifune for Obi-Wan Kenobi like he originally wanted or an R-rated Jurassic book that followed the Michael Crichton novel more closely.

[@chaadlosan]

An absolutely hilarious romp from beginning to end! I watched it so many times when I was a teenager in the 80 on VHS. I just ordered it on bluray.

[@Raycheetah]

Saw this one in the theater. Great flick! Bought the VHS as soon as it was available. The DVD is now part of the family media library. =^[.]^=

[@josephchildress225]

As a 10 year old boy I couldn’t get enough of BT/LC! Probably rewatched 1000 times! Great job!

[@tres909]

Omg, this was one of the best movies that came out when I was growing up!

[@geneh460]

I've ALWAYS loved this film since the day I saw it in the theater. It is why I carry a Five Demon Bag to this day and I never drive faster than I can see.

[@David_Lo_Pan]

Peasant magic!

[@jonathancampbell5231]

"Six" Demon Bag.

[@geneh460]

@jonathancampbell5231 Thanks for the catch. I wondered if I had that right. Been awhile. Good excuse to rewatch.

[@grumpybatman9311]

I saw a midnight showing of this a few years back and it was the best movie experience ever. The whole theater was there for this movie. We laughed. We cheered. We had a time. They don’t make em like this anymore.

[@chrishubbell3313]

This is a true classic, a great movie, thru & thru! A movie that makes me wish I had kids, just to be able to introduce them to gems like this.

[@HvyRck41]

Me and 2 brothers who were my best friends that lived next door used to literally watch a taped off TV VHS of this hundreds of times as kids. This movie has always held a special place in my heart it’s a classic!

[@christopherhughes3895]

Thank you John, Kurt & the whole team for this classic. One of my top 5 Carpenter films ✊

[@mournblade1066]

I absolutely love John Carpenter and Kurt Russell commentary tracks; they're so much fun!

[@citydeadly]

Literally always one of my favorite movies. My dad played it for me 1 Saturday he rented it vhs in 87 or 86 I was like 8 or 9. Imagine a 8 yo seeing this in the 80s. I was very pleased that day. The movie to this day is a work of movie magic art. I remember when i first watched it. The movie just gets better and better as it unfolds.

[@StephenHermer]

This is one of my all-time favourite films, and I watch it at least yearly. It is criminally under-appreciated.

[@DeltaEcho303]

Thank you, gentlemen for this excellent movie. I've been telling people for years Wang is the hero of the story and Jack's just along for the ride.

[@lionofthemorning7997]

I loved this movie from the 1st time I saw it. Granted I probably didn’t see it till 89 or so, but one of the all time greats.

[@bluevelvyt_jwg]

I saw this at the theater when it debuted, because I loved Kurt Russel as an actor and was a big fan of fantasy/sci-fi/Cthulhu/mythology of all cultures kinda stuff This movie was and still is my favorite movie of all time due to the impact it had on me. I understood completely the dynamic of the characters and I was Jack Burton in so many ways as a youth, lots of swagger, lots of fun but as for most people, life was the real main character, always there to remind you who you really were in the grand scheme of things, but Man did I have fun... I took three different dates to see this movie and none of them liked it, I did not ask for a second date, any girl who ended up with me better dig John Carpenter and Big Trouble! I actually have an autographed picture of James Hong as Lo pan!... If I could get an autographed picture of Jack Burton, Wang Chi, Rain, Thunder and Lightning, my life would be complete :P

[@sean1722]

Two of the most amazing classy people in Hollywood, John and Kurt. Thanks guys for all the great memories. 😍

[@backlash660]

I have quoted this movie so many times to so many people, many of whom had no idea what I was talking about. I say INDEED like James Hong almost every time I say it.

[@TiltBrook]

Saw this in the theatre when I was 10 years old!

[@johnnyguitar2929]

I lived in the same building as Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in NYC before. Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet Kurt Russell and tell him how much I loved this movie as a kid and still do as a 44 year old.

[@deodane4065]

I am old enough that I saw it at the cinema remember walking out so awesome!!! Walked in knowing nothing walked out just WOW

[@robpolaris5002]

This is such a weird and great movie. We use to watch this at 1 am in high school. The more tired you are the funnier it gets. “Now for some more bad news, ready??”

[@paulhenry8174]

From one of the few that saw this opening day. It was definitely the best film of the year. You perfectly captured an era. Great work and thank you!

[@GreasyFilms-qc1xo]

I could listen to these guys talk forever. And Kurt's laugh. Golden.

[@madnessbydesign1415]

One of my all-time favorite films. Every line is quotable. Every frame is perfectly placed. The characters were well written for the world they lived in. Remaking this gem would be a waste of time, and a disservice to the original and its cast and crew. Watch this film, and see what a great movie looks like... :)

[@007ElSenor]

Saw it in a theater, bought the VHS when it came out, and later the DVD. Lost count how many times I’ve watched it. After watching, "I feel pretty good, I'm not, huh, I'm not scared at all, I just feel kind of, feel kind of invincible."

[@jamesbensley5790]

One of my favourite films ❤

[@ignorant_dragoon]

Do more of these condensed DVD commentaries. They're so good. Thanks for all the work!

[@js92css]

To this day, me and my friends(who grew up with this movie), STILL say, "its all in the reflexes"! This movie kicks so much ass on sooooo many levels

[@BeforeiSleepFilms]

Captain Ron is a SERIOUSLY underrated comedy. One of my favorites!

[@mkatcoff]

Captain Ron and Tango & Cash

[@coffeeserpent]

I use this movie in my cross cultural communication class for exactly the reason they mention: the sidekick is the big tough white guy and the asian guy is the hero. it makes for great learning experiences with japanese students

[@sisyphushappyband]

Can't tell how much satire was in Carpenter saying Captain Ron is his favorite Kurt Russell performance. Fantastic!

[@AndrewFloydWebber]

Just found out this came out the day I left home for basic training (seems somehow fitting although there was nothing funny about Ft. Jackson, SC in July and August). Saw it the first time on cable several years later and thought it was older than it actually was and wondered how I had missed it. Fantastic matinee fun at home in the recliner on your day off; love both these guys and their art.

[@andyjg13]

My dad would work nights sometimes and my mom would take me to see movies that he probably wouldn't want to go see. This was one of those movies. Good memories.

[@cyrollan]

I saw this on cable TV at an aunts house when I was very young. It scared the piss out of me. Then I watched as an adult and laughed my ass off!

[@tonygonzales3206]

To me, this is the greatest movie of all time. I was twelve during the summer before junior high when I watched Optimus Prime die, Aliens and this movie. All bangers.

[@vharris5503]

This movie embodies my childhood imagination and is literally one of my favorite films because it took all my favorite genres and rolled it into one

[@hankscorpio8928]

You can tell that the case and crew had a good time making this film just as much as the Buckaroo Banzaii crew did. And it shows in the end product. They’re both pure joy from beginning to end.