Big Trouble In Little China -

Originally a box office bomb that nearly drove director John Carpenter out of Hollywood, (1986) has since become a revered cult classic. It is celebrated as a "live-action cartoon" that masterfully blends martial arts, fantasy, and comedy. The "Sidekick" Protagonist

The film's most unique element is its subversion of 1980s hyper-masculine heroes. Big Trouble in Little China

: While he believes he is the hero, he is effectively the bumbling sidekick who is often confused or accidentally knocks himself out. Originally a box office bomb that nearly drove

: He is the true hero who does the heavy lifting, battling ancient sorcerers and warriors to save his fiancée. Why It's a Cult Favorite Big Trouble in Little China – A Cult Classic Review Big Trouble in Little China