 COMMANDO vs BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, Dumb 80's action flicks |
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 Apr 11 2006, 02:49 PM
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Cent Dix-Sept  Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,968 Joined: 1-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,258  |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Apr 11 2006, 03:13 PM) Running Man is one of the few Arnie no-brainers I really hate, maybe because if made true to the book, it would be one of the greatest action films ever.  I have heard it lacks something of the original text. But then again, Big Trouble in Little China was originally going to be set as a Western, with Jack Burton a cowboy looking for his horse while all the crazy Chinese magic happens. |
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Apr 11 2006, 02:51 PM
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No more smiling. Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,025 Joined: 25-October 05 From: Good ole Germaniah Member No.: 4,601 |
QUOTE (Kick in the Head @ Apr 11 2006, 04:49 PM) Jack Burton a cowboy looking for his horse That's at least a reason to risk your life. |
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Apr 11 2006, 02:57 PM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (Kick in the Head @ Apr 11 2006, 02:49 PM) I have heard it lacks something of the original text. But then again, Big Trouble in Little China was originally going to be set as a Western, with Jack Burton a cowboy looking for his horse while all the crazy Chinese magic happens. It lacks a lot from the original text. The book is also a game show, but the contestents have to stay away not from pantomime Ice Skaters etc in a controlled enviroment, but from the whole world! The public wins prizes for sighting/catching/killing the running men. It has a great, never to be filmed too soon after 9/11 ending too. Probably one of Stephen King's best. As for Big Trouble originally being a westren, I'm not surprised - John Carpenter has always wanted to do one (Assault On Precinct 13 was based on and intended to be a western). My mouth is watering at the idea of a Chinese Magic Kung Fu Western . |
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Apr 11 2006, 03:15 PM
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never rub another man's rhubarb Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,714 Joined: 2-October 04 Member No.: 2,308 |
I've never liked Big Trouble.
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Apr 11 2006, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE (Jessopjessopjessop @ Apr 11 2006, 01:54 PM) Hot Shots Part Deux I can't walk. They... tied my shoe-laces together. A knot! Those bastards! This post has been edited by Ingram: Apr 11 2006, 03:18 PM |
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Apr 11 2006, 03:23 PM
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Addict Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,116 Joined: 16-March 05 From: Cardiff: "Capital City of The Future" Member No.: 3,662 |
War. It's Fantastic!
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Apr 11 2006, 03:24 PM
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your typical selfish, back-stabbing slut faced ho-bag  Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 28,277 Joined: 2-October 04 From: Norf London Member No.: 2,309 |
'The Running Man' is one of the greatest action films ever made.
Oh and the answer to this question is 'Commando'. |
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Apr 11 2006, 03:33 PM
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Money ... Group: Senior Members Posts: 11,440 Joined: 14-October 04 From: 14 carat yacht - what? (Going wow!) Member No.: 2,511 |
QUOTE (Zoe @ Apr 11 2006, 03:24 PM) 'The Running Man' is one of the greatest action films ever made. Oh and the answer to this question is 'Commando'. What the lady said. I luff The Running Man. It's just so ... spandex!  Sefi x |
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Apr 11 2006, 03:35 PM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (Zoe @ Apr 11 2006, 03:24 PM) 'The Running Man' is one of the greatest action films ever made. Oh and the answer to this question is 'Commando'. QUOTE (Serafina_Pekkala @ Apr 11 2006, 03:33 PM) What the lady said. I luff The Running Man. It's just so ... spandex! Sefi x But Jack Burton? A mullet haired vest wearing truck driving dullard. I thought that was every girls dream. |
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Apr 11 2006, 03:41 PM
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Money ... Group: Senior Members Posts: 11,440 Joined: 14-October 04 From: 14 carat yacht - what? (Going wow!) Member No.: 2,511 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Apr 11 2006, 03:35 PM) But Jack Burton? A mullet haired vest wearing truck driving dullard. I thought that was every girls dream. Well i like them both to be honest but Running Man pips the post. I've suprisingly never taken to Kurt Russell - he has small eyes like Jan Michael Airwolf dude and i find that a tad unerving. And only THE BIEHN can carry off mullets really. Many have tried but few suceeded. I know of a few notable examples. Sefi x |
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Apr 11 2006, 04:37 PM
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I'm sorry; I meant, "Drop dead, *comrade*." Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,352 Joined: 21-January 05 From: CTU Member No.: 3,252 |
And the Running Man had Dweezil Zappa AND Mick Fleetwood... you can't buy entertainment like that!
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Apr 11 2006, 04:46 PM
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It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage. Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,714 Joined: 30-March 05 From: Penicuik - ass-end of beyond Member No.: 3,744 |
Having not seen either in Christ knows how long, I'll decline to comment. That said, I did like BTILC....
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Apr 11 2006, 04:52 PM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
Commando for me. Absolutely ludicrous film that is all the better for it. Big Trouble is great too, but Arnie just pips it.
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Apr 11 2006, 08:57 PM
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Don't ever get a cat. Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,143 Joined: 29-March 05 From: 2nd Battalion, 506th. Member No.: 3,736 |
Big Trouble.... Commando is slightly too ludicrous.
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Apr 12 2006, 11:39 AM
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Four Pinter Group: Senior Members Posts: 578 Joined: 24-December 04 Member No.: 2,974 |
QUOTE (Igmeister @ Apr 11 2006, 09:57 PM) Big Trouble.... Commando is slightly too ludicrous. Wheras Big Trouble is entirely plausible. 
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