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2024 discussion threads
B movie? You shut your dirty mouth! Big trouble is a classic!
Doesn't B movie just imply a small budget? Which IMO makes it even better that they could make such a kick-ass film with not much money (relatively).
Iirc it was originally about being the B reel, a secondary movie of a double feature. That came with a lower budget and thus less quality.
Think pretty much any Roger Corman movie lol. Mind you, Corman was brilliant with the budgets he had, they stand the test of time imo.
But the term has shifted to encompass anything cheesy (which big trouble is for sure), low budget, or even indie movies sometimes.
The budget wasn't really lacking, something close to 20 mil. And it certainly had a good cast with an experienced and marketable lead. Though Cameron has said the effects budget was bare bones, which does show despite them being effective.
It was a bit of a bomb in theaters, but was massively loved in home video where it didn't have to compete with other films as much.
And, despite it not being a B film by the original definition, it actively drew inspiration from B movies, particularly some of the kung-fu genre and horror.
It's in my personal top twenty, even over some of the other movies released around the same time, including Aliens. It's definitely my favourite Kurt Russell movie and character, even over Snake Plissken or his more serious stuff. Dude just chewed all the scenery and owned it.
This is not just my favorite Kurt Russell film, it is easily my favorite movie. It has everything, action, magic, neon!
The last time I watched it I couldn't help but wonder if the neon lights in the boss room were actually supposed to be neon lights, or some kind of magic shit.
It was the 80s. The neon was intentional and rad.
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Greatest B-movie ever? My vote goes for Bloodsport.
I recently found an Egg Shen's Six Demon Bag t-shirt and I wear it proudly.
There's all kinds of ways to find your people. This is mine.
I would wear one proudly too!
I see a few designs:
Maybe a good candidate for Fedi Film Club?
I’ve never seen it!
Get out if here! And over to the Fedi Film Club to nominate this. I will second it, maybe third it too. Now away with you!
And over to the Fedi Film Club to nominate this
Done.
Lol!
Just rented this and watched it with my wife and 12 year old daughter.
Wife rolled her eyes, but I knew she was game, but the 12 year old stayed through the whole movie! That is a rave review in her book.
Man I love this movie.
I loved this movie as a kid. Also Kurt Russell was hot.
Thanks, my wife gave it to me for Christmas.
She's a keeper.