Release Date: 4 Nov 1988
Run Time: 94 minutes
Origin: USA
Mimi's Rating: 5 chewed bubble gum out of 5
I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum.
A drifter named Nada (Roddy Piper) ends up in possession of sunglasses that reveal the truth of the world: most of society's elite are aliens bent on world domination. Will Nada free humanity from these mind-controlling overlords? Find out in: They Live!
Carpenter's film is anti-capitalism, a satirical masterpiece that also includes one of the most amazing fights ever put to film. The score is great as you could expect from a Carpenter film. Piper has some great one-liners and Keith David is great as always.
Bonus: Keep your eyes open for a sighting of the PKE Meter from Ghostbusters.
Why you should watch:
You want a clever, satirical horror movie.
You like great stunts and action.
You love a good one-liner.
Why you shouldn't watch:
You don't like movies that take a while to get to the action.
Do you think a 5+ minute fight scene sounds boring?