03-14-2008, 11:26 AM
I don't think T & DM have laughed that hard at a movie before. T had trepidations because it was subtitled, but adjusted fine. I'm glad Chow made this excursion away from kung fu-themed flicks. T liked the film for CJ7 and the ending really won her over. However, she said later that she didn't really like the film because of its tragic moment. I enjoyed the tragic moment most of all - it showed some real range in the two actresses, Jiao Xu and Kitty Zhang. The film is very predictable in its overall story arc, but what kid's film isn't so? It's the little detours that make a Chow film special. I love his self parodies, especially the Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle nods, which come early, so that's not much of a spoiler. I also love his looney tune sensibilities when it comes to fight scenes and action. If you're a fan of Chow, this is a must see, just to see where he goes with a kid's flick. In that way, it reminded me a little of Miike's Zebraman. I was thoroughly entertained for the duration of the film.
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