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August 24, 2005

Big Trouble in Little China - 6

For being made in 1986 this is really a good martial arts film. The story follows a trucker whose truck is stolen in a Chinese gang war in San Francisco. In the process he is teamed up with other misfits who infiltrate the gang headquarters. Most of the film is hilarious because it plays on the tough guy attitude of the main character, who couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag. His only real skill is his hand reflex for flying objects, but hey, you never know when that will come in handy. The ending is also great; rather than lowering itself into a cheesy romance, the film follows a more realistic outcome: back to life as usual. This film has a lot of similarities to the more recent Kung Fu Hustle.

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