I used to think there were two types of John Carpenter movies: Ones that I love (most of his movies) and ones that I hate (Escape from LA, Village of the Damned) The latter category is dwindling as I re-watch some of his films that I wrote off the first time around. BTILC is one that is starting to grow on me. Yeah, it's a broad, simplistic, chaotic mess - but it is definitely entertaining. Russell plays a great buffoon, the action and effects are pretty solid, and the idea as a whole predates Hollywoods eventual embrace of Kung Fu films by fifteen years or so.
I only hope that all of JC's movies end up respected in certain circles. The guy is one of the most consistent performers in all of Hollywood. His movies hit a chord at the start and maintain it through to the end. Few directors have such an instantly noticeable style. Now get back to work Johnny.
I only hope that all of JC's movies end up respected in certain circles. The guy is one of the most consistent performers in all of Hollywood. His movies hit a chord at the start and maintain it through to the end. Few directors have such an instantly noticeable style. Now get back to work Johnny.