Before sorcery and soul-sucking villains, there was beer, bluffing, and bravado. Jack Burton holds court over a steaming pot of poker, slamming bottles and calling out bets like he owns the joint. But Wang Chi has a trick or two up his sleeve—and this hand might be more dangerous than it looks. Just another Friday night in Chinatown.
 
Did You Know?
Kurt Russell improvised several of Jack Burton’s lines during this scene, including the famous “It’s all in the reflexes” vibe he carries throughout the film. Director John Carpenter encouraged a loose, natural feel for Jack’s bravado, making this one of the most quoted intros in cult movie history.