Review of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) by Noel Murray for The Dissolve — 27 Jun 2017
Banzai is an occasionally incomprehensible rush of subplots, sight gags, mythology, and bizarre fashion choices, truer to the spirit of classic adventure stories than to the letter. Which may be why people who love the film feel the way they do.
Buckaroo Banzai assumes an attitude of poise and purpose in an otherwise awkward universe.
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This review of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) was written by Noel Murray and published by The Dissolve on 27 June 2017.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension has generally received positive reviews.
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