The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension
starring: Peter Weller, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Robert Ito, James Keane
directed by: W. D. Richter
directed by: W. D. Richter
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Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 06/22/2004Run time: 102 minutesRating: Pg
Amazon.com essential video:
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension is one of the most agreeably insane movies ever made. Peter Weller stars as Buckaroo, an acclaimed neurosurgeon, particle physicist, and, of course, rock star. He travels with the Hong Kong Cavaliers, a band of hard-rocking scientists who are also really good dressers. Buckaroo's interdimensional experiments with his Operation Overthruster throw him (and the Earth) straight into the middle of an alien war, and before you know it, he's got just a few hours to save the world. Confused? Hang on, we're only 10 minutes into the movie. Buckaroo Banzai hurls you right into the middle of its comic-book universe and keeps going at a breakneck pace. It's chock-full of overlapping jokes (even as we're trying to make sense of Dr. Lizardo's hospital room, a voice calmly announces that "lithium is no longer available on credit" over the PA system), hilarious throwaway dialogue ("You're like Jerry Lewis: you give me hope to carry on."), and weirdness just for the sheer joy of it ("Why is there a watermelon there?" "I'll tell you later."). You'll want to watch it at least twice--there's just no way to catch everything the first time around. Ellen Barkin has a terrific time doing a dead-on film noir moll parody as Penny Priddy, and John Lithgow turns in a brilliant manic performance as Dr. Lizardo/John Whorfin. There is no reason not to own this movie unless you are cold and dead inside. Laugh while you can, Monkey Boys. --Ali Davis
Amazon.com:
Peter Weller plays that Renaissance Man, Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon, car racer, rock singer, and alien chaser in this overdone sci-fi adventure from 1984. After crashing his nuclear-fueled race car and causing a disturbance in the eighth dimension, Banzai releases some extremely unappealing aliens into our atmosphere. First-time director W.D. Richter (Late for Dinner) pulls out all the stops, resulting in a manic dash that is often incoherent. The intent may have been to re-create old-time serials with a pulp-fiction bent, but the screenplay, full of macho dialogue and cool poses, tries too hard. We could have done with a less complicated story and more character development. Still, consider this flawed fun, because it may be silly, but it is also clever. Originally released as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension. -- Rochelle O'Gorman
Studio: Tcfhe/mgmRelease Date: 06/22/2004Run time: 102 minutesRating: Pg
Amazon.com essential video:
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension is one of the most agreeably insane movies ever made. Peter Weller stars as Buckaroo, an acclaimed neurosurgeon, particle physicist, and, of course, rock star. He travels with the Hong Kong Cavaliers, a band of hard-rocking scientists who are also really good dressers. Buckaroo's interdimensional experiments with his Operation Overthruster throw him (and the Earth) straight into the middle of an alien war, and before you know it, he's got just a few hours to save the world. Confused? Hang on, we're only 10 minutes into the movie. Buckaroo Banzai hurls you right into the middle of its comic-book universe and keeps going at a breakneck pace. It's chock-full of overlapping jokes (even as we're trying to make sense of Dr. Lizardo's hospital room, a voice calmly announces that "lithium is no longer available on credit" over the PA system), hilarious throwaway dialogue ("You're like Jerry Lewis: you give me hope to carry on."), and weirdness just for the sheer joy of it ("Why is there a watermelon there?" "I'll tell you later."). You'll want to watch it at least twice--there's just no way to catch everything the first time around. Ellen Barkin has a terrific time doing a dead-on film noir moll parody as Penny Priddy, and John Lithgow turns in a brilliant manic performance as Dr. Lizardo/John Whorfin. There is no reason not to own this movie unless you are cold and dead inside. Laugh while you can, Monkey Boys. --Ali Davis
Amazon.com:
Peter Weller plays that Renaissance Man, Buckaroo Banzai, a neurosurgeon, car racer, rock singer, and alien chaser in this overdone sci-fi adventure from 1984. After crashing his nuclear-fueled race car and causing a disturbance in the eighth dimension, Banzai releases some extremely unappealing aliens into our atmosphere. First-time director W.D. Richter (Late for Dinner) pulls out all the stops, resulting in a manic dash that is often incoherent. The intent may have been to re-create old-time serials with a pulp-fiction bent, but the screenplay, full of macho dialogue and cool poses, tries too hard. We could have done with a less complicated story and more character development. Still, consider this flawed fun, because it may be silly, but it is also clever. Originally released as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension. -- Rochelle O'Gorman
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- There! Evil PURE and SIMPLE by way of the 8th dimension!
Out of all the films I saw as a kid, Buckaroo Banzai is one of the ones that has this aspect to it.When I first saw it I didn't love it, probably because of this.There was more there than I could process as an 8 year-old, but as the years went on and I revisited the film I got more and more out of it.It's actually very similar to the Big Lebowski in that on the one hand it's a simple action movie, one of a million in the 80s, that deals with the threat of an alien invasion thwarted by a small ... Read More
Rating: - A Solid Gem of a Film
Yes, it's half a campy film but also half a 1980s classic. The story is certainly far-fetched but Peter Weller, Goldblum and many other blossoming actors turn 'Buckaroo Banzai' into a sci-fi flick begging to be watched. Great special effects and a premise not to be soon replicated, BB stands out as one of the most bitchen films fromthe 1980s.
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- True Buckaroo
Buckaroo Banzai:should be more than a cult classic.A very funny film.An incredible cast.An invisible plot.Who knew Orson Welles was right?The invasion from outer space was real!Everyone should check this out and spread the wordl
Rating: - Not for everyone but a neat cult film
When this came out no one knew what to make of it.All these years later they still don't!Peter Weller plays a kind hip Doc Savage in Buckeroo Banzai and with his side kicks (like Doc's Amazing Five) the Hong Kong Cavaliers (also his back up band consisting of Clancy Brown, Pepe Serna, Jeff Goldblum) a love interest in Ellen Barkin and John Lithgow as Lord John Worthin -- leader of an alien race from another dimension, all of whom have the first name "john".Classic one-liners: "We don't have to ... Read More
Rating: - Fun, But Don't Expect Anyone Else to Get It
It's made in the 80's.It includes 80's music, 80's sci-fi visual effects, Rastafarian aliens... need I say more?The plot is simple.The character's are standard.In fact, it's mundane qualities are so mundane that they make the movie enjoyable.This movie relishes in it's ridiculousness all the while throwing in witty comments and jokes.And there's a watermelon.Don't expect groundbreaking performances or a plot that will make you think - this movie is about fun.So, "laugh-a while you can ... Read More
- There! Evil PURE and SIMPLE by way of the 8th dimension!Out of all the films I saw as a kid, Buckaroo Banzai is one of the ones that has this aspect to it.When I first saw it I didn't love it, probably because of this.There was more there than I could process as an 8 year-old, but as the years went on and I revisited the film I got more and more out of it.It's actually very similar to the Big Lebowski in that on the one hand it's a simple action movie, one of a million in the 80s, that deals with the threat of an alien invasion thwarted by a small ... Read More
- A Solid Gem of a Film Yes, it's half a campy film but also half a 1980s classic. The story is certainly far-fetched but Peter Weller, Goldblum and many other blossoming actors turn 'Buckaroo Banzai' into a sci-fi flick begging to be watched. Great special effects and a premise not to be soon replicated, BB stands out as one of the most bitchen films fromthe 1980s.
- True BuckarooBuckaroo Banzai:should be more than a cult classic.A very funny film.An incredible cast.An invisible plot.Who knew Orson Welles was right?The invasion from outer space was real!Everyone should check this out and spread the wordl
- Not for everyone but a neat cult filmWhen this came out no one knew what to make of it.All these years later they still don't!Peter Weller plays a kind hip Doc Savage in Buckeroo Banzai and with his side kicks (like Doc's Amazing Five) the Hong Kong Cavaliers (also his back up band consisting of Clancy Brown, Pepe Serna, Jeff Goldblum) a love interest in Ellen Barkin and John Lithgow as Lord John Worthin -- leader of an alien race from another dimension, all of whom have the first name "john".Classic one-liners: "We don't have to ... Read More
- Fun, But Don't Expect Anyone Else to Get ItIt's made in the 80's.It includes 80's music, 80's sci-fi visual effects, Rastafarian aliens... need I say more?The plot is simple.The character's are standard.In fact, it's mundane qualities are so mundane that they make the movie enjoyable.This movie relishes in it's ridiculousness all the while throwing in witty comments and jokes.And there's a watermelon.Don't expect groundbreaking performances or a plot that will make you think - this movie is about fun.So, "laugh-a while you can ... Read More
