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actually this is a mediocre movie

posted 14 years ago by whoji
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First of all. I am a Chinese and understand both Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese.

Let me tell you folks here. Most Chinese people will give this movie a bad score. at most mediocre, like 6 out of 10. Most if not all of my chinese friends (some from HK and some from mainland) will think this moive is a huge let down. Not comparable to some earlier Chow's movies in 90s.

I am surprised to find out that this movie is actually well received in foreign region. maybe it's due to cultural difference.

Another movie actually very bad is also well received is "Red Cliff". Most Chinese ppl will give it a 3/10 score. I noticed some fans in US call Red Cliff epic and compare it to LOTR. actually the dialogues is very cheesy and so modern-feel.

anyway, just to point out. i am glad knowing you people like hong kong or chinese movie

[–] Cobra2323 7 years ago

Your opinion is mediocre buddy.

[–] brux (14666) 6 years ago

Maybe, but judging from what I have seen of popular Chinese movies, they are superficial and light ... with no real point but entertainment and action ... kind of like the worst movies from the West that i watch foreign movies to get away from. I loved this movie, saw it in the theater with a Chinese lady I was humoring. Thought it would be totally boring, and by the end I was laughing and crying at the same time. To me, that was brilliant - never had any other movie hit me like that.

[–] LTUM (980) 5 years ago

lol this thread reminds me of Big Trouble when the guys on the radio are discussing gators fans.