This movie is ridiculous, but it doesn't seem to take itself very seriously either. From opening with Egg Shen consulting his lawyer (whom X-files fans will recognize as Deep Throat) to a crazy street brawl at a funeral, to the shaggy ape-dog that roams Lo Pan's catacombs, it's one long, surreal movie that doesn't even seem to get its Chinese cultural details right.
Do we care? It's fun, but it's not for everyone.
For knitters, this can be an enjoyable bit of noise in the background as you go. While the opening and ending are pretty exciting, I find it sags in the middle. And maybe now that I'm older and more indoctrinated to modern film, it seems a bit naive and childish. But I have fond memories of watching this film a lot before the advent of the DVD... I could produce the worn out VHS tape as proof if I still had mine, but those fell victim to a clutter destash long ago.
Long story short, if you want something slightly funny without taxing your brain too much, this movie fits the bill well enough. A handful of laugh out loud moments, and an eyeroll or two, but worth adding to your collection if you're still nostalgic about the '80s and its movie style, or a fan of John Carpenter's directing in general.
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