Big Trouble in Little China
John Carpenter
1986
A highly skilled and culturally sensitive white truck driver is thrust into the mystical underworld of San Francisco's Chinatown, where he saves the day with his impressive knowledge of karate and selfless desire to rescue a damsel in distress - a true triumph of representation and cultural understanding.
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+ A hilariously self-aware and entertaining tribute to Asian culture, featuring a white male protagonist who somehow manages to always come out on top - but don't worry, it's not problematic because it's all done ironically.
- The film is a cringe-worthy example of cultural appropriation and fetishization of Asian cultures, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and reeking of orientalism.
Now some haikus and midjourney art…
Reasonable man
Jack Burton will try but can’t
It’s all reflexes
This is not for you
A stranger in a strange land
Stuck trucker on foot
Lend your helping hand
American machismo
In over thy head
Not the hero norm
Not so subtle subversion
Not a bad idae
Check is in the mail
Traveling through Chinese hell
Quite a twisted tale
Practical magic
They only saw me he screams
Keep eyes on the kid
Nine Points of View
The Optimist
Great 80s cheese that revels in the fondue of its making.
The Mystic
Sometimes we must rely on the strengths of others and recognize who we truly are.
The Hyperbolist
Greatest oblivious protaganist ever!
The Dualist
Good movie, never has a sidekick been so central to the story.
The Trickster
Ancient Chinese secret huh?
The Skeptic
Why was this not more popular among release? Why do certain film producers not understand subversion.
The Rationalist
I’m a reasonable guy. But I’ve just experienced some very unreasonable things.
The Empath
So nice of everyone to constantly talk in exposition.
The Overthinker
Egocentric North Americans out of their element, forcing their way into the affairs of others and assuming they have the best fix.
Estimated Budget - $25,000,000
Estimated Box Office: $11,100,000
The RATIO: 0.44
My
Rating:
7
And the perspective above was…
Woke Student
