SummaryNeurosurgeon. Physicist. Rock Star. Hero. Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller) is a true 80s renaissance man. With the help of his uniquely qualified team, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, Buckaroo is ready to save the world on a moment's notice. But after his successful test of the Oscillation Overthruster – a device that allows him to travel through solid ma... Read More
Directed By:W.D. Richter
Written By:Earl Mac Rauch
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
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Generally Favorable
70
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Generally Favorable
6.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
8 Reviews
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25% Mixed
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Jun 28, 2017
100
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai is your typical sci-fi/action/comedy/rock&roll/kung-fu/political satire/neo-western/guys-on-a-mission extravaganza.
Jun 28, 2017
80
At its best, which it frequently is, it's a lunatic ball, an extremely genial, witty example of what is becoming a movie genre all its own.
Jun 28, 2017
70
The plot, though, is only the lid of this Pandora's toy chest. Inside, the alert viewer will find humor, imagination and a little Oriental mysticism.
Jun 28, 2017
60
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension doesn't play it safe. For that alone you may want to bless its demented little heart. Buckaroo Banzai may not work, but that's the risk of high-wire acts. At least it's up there trying. [20 Aug 1984, p.75]
Jun 28, 2017
50
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai plays more like an experimental film than a Hollywood production aimed at a mass audience. It violates every rule of storytelling and narrative structure in creating a self-contained world of its own.
Jun 28, 2017
38
There is a terrific little movie making the rounds, Repo Man, that demonstrates what can be done with vision, no money and faith in the audience; Buckaroo Banzai demonstrates what can be done with a lot of money, no faith in the audience, and a vision that begins and ends in the cash register. [13 Aug 1984]
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Generally Favorable
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Apr 5, 2022
9
The perfect example of a cult classic. BB transcends so many genres successfully that it should be taught in film schools. It's sci-fi, comedy, action, adventure and romance all in one. A true gem with wonderfully original characters spewing bizarre dialog effortlessly. It has great visuals and costumes along with a terrific score. There are so many quotable lines and clever quips that they stick with you afterwards. Classic.
Jun 26, 2020
5
Had to see this after the refernce on Ready Player One (the best way to take it in is the audiobook read bu Wil Wheaton). It was not impressive to me despite the cast. For my money, Robocop is the defininitive 80s Peter Weller movie.
Production Company:
- Sherwood Productions
Release Date:Aug 10, 1984
Duration:1 h 43 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:Beings from Another Dimension have invaded your world.
Awards
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 2 Nominations
Casting Society (CSA)
• 1 Nomination
