CAST

Peter Weller
John Lithgow
Ellen Barkin
Jeff Goldblum
Christopher Lloyd
Lewis Smith
Robert Ito
Pepe Serna
Clancy Brown
Carl Lumbly
DIRECTED BY

W.D. Richter
PURCHASE

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Soundtrack
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"Hey, hey, hey. Don't be mean. We don't have to be mean because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
Time: 116 mins.
Rating: PG
Genre: Action/Science Fiction/Comedy
CAPSULE REVIEW –– Hands down one of the strangest sci-fi adventure comedies you're ever going to come across. A cult favorite, BUCKAROO BANZAI defies all logic when it comes to straightforward storytelling. If you're willing, it's off-kilter, tongue-in cheek sensibility will take you on a ride you won't soon forget. The plot centers on an alien invasion caused by Buckaroo's "trip" into the 8th dimension. If his invention, the over-thruster – which is needed for intra-dimensional travel – falls into the wrong hands, life as we know it on Earth will be destroyed. Either by the good aliens, who won't allow the bad ones to escape from the 8th dimension where they were imprisoned, or the evil ones led by the insane Dr. Lizardo, played with feverish gusto by John Lithgow, who don't care one bit for humanity. It's Buckaroo's job to save the planet from total destruction, one way or the other. Of course, this is all in a day's work for the world's leading rock star/brain surgeon/adventurer. Weller is totally convincing as this offbeat, honorable, intelligent action hero. The supporting cast is superb, with quirky turns by Lloyd, Barkin and Goldblum. Though highly unusual, the plot comes together neatly, towing the line between comedy and adventure quite well. A film for those who enjoy the weird, wacky and ridiculous with their sci-fi fare.