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Set in Ming Dynasty China, two pairs of siblings are destined for one another, despite their wholly disparate upbringings. When meeting, however, confusion and misunderstanding prevent the union. Can true love triumph? Read more

Starring	Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Faye Wong, Chang Chen, Zhao Wei
Director	Jeffrey Lau
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy, World Cinema

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- - 3
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  A kung fu slapped surprise
  
  I was expecting this to be a history drama due to the cover and title. However I was surprised to be bombarded with a stream of comedy and it turned out to be a... read more »
  
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  - Scarborough
  - 14 Mar 2005 at 09:10
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  'Chinese Odyssey'
  
  This film was rubbish
  
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  - South Croydon
  - 18 Apr 2009 at 13:04
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  chinese odyssey
  
  terrible movie, couldnt understand it, no head no tail, didnt finish watching it
  
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  - Sevenoaks
  - 07 Mar 2009 at 19:22
- - 1
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  Absolutely funny and light-hearted!
  
  Loved it! Perfect for a relaxing night or after a stressed day at work.
  
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- - mushrooom
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 11 Feb 2009 at 20:43
- - 0
  - 0
  A side splitting comic romp...
  
  ...directed by Jeff Lau and produced by Wong Kar-Wai. Li Yilong (Tony Leung), is a village thug, better known by the locals as “King Bully”, who is ... read more »
  
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- - TonyObsessed
  - 4 reviews
  - Truro
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 16:29
- - 1
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  An absolute delight
  
  A thoroughly enjoyable piece of entertainment , action packed, classic comedy moments and romance! What more could you ask for. The action is terrific but what ... read more »
  
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- - hazel dewar
  - Glasgow Scotland
  - 19 Jan 2008 at 09:47
- - 0
  - 0
  Comedy Of Sorts
  
  This award winning Hong Kong film is certainly not to all tastes, and I will admit that the comedy was something that I didn't quite get. There are a few ... read more »
  
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- - Ian Davies
  - Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
  - 04 Jul 2007 at 13:38
- - 0
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  good cinease fun
  
  good cinease fun ,my wife and my children really enjoyed this film
  
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- - NIGEL SPAUL
  - england
  - 14 Jun 2006 at 19:36
- - 2
  - 0
  no language options!
  
  For some reason Tartan DVD have chosen to release this film in a mandarin dub, instead of the cantonese original. If you appreciate Tony and co's acting and... read more »
  
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- 206077
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  - Herts.
  - 13 Feb 2006 at 11:55
- - 0
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  Chinese oddity
  
  Tony Leung and Vicky Zhao are both excellent in this quirky and enjoyable offering which comes across like a mix of crouching Tiger, Kung fu hustle and In the ... read more »
  
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- 331043
- - adiw
  - Leicestershire
  - 14 Apr 2005 at 21:05
- - 2
  - 0
  Brain in Neutral for this one !
  
  From the title you could be fooled into thinking that this movie would be a real bum numbing experience, a grand epic on the proportions of 'the last ... read more »
  
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  - london
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 17:49
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- - 3
  - 0
  A kung fu slapped surprise
  
  I was expecting this to be a history drama due to the cover and title. However I was surprised to be bombarded with a stream of comedy and it turned out to be a... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 326846
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  
  [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Koppert
  - 257 reviews
  - Scarborough
  - 14 Mar 2005 at 09:10
- - 2
  - 0
  Brain in Neutral for this one !
  
  From the title you could be fooled into thinking that this movie would be a real bum numbing experience, a grand epic on the proportions of 'the last ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 87458
- - a customer
  - london
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 17:49
- - 2
  - 0
  no language options!
  
  For some reason Tartan DVD have chosen to release this film in a mandarin dub, instead of the cantonese original. If you appreciate Tony and co's acting and... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 206077
- - a customer
  - Herts.
  - 13 Feb 2006 at 11:55
- - 1
  - 0
  An absolute delight
  
  A thoroughly enjoyable piece of entertainment , action packed, classic comedy moments and romance! What more could you ask for. The action is terrific but what ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 514992
- - hazel dewar
  - Glasgow Scotland
  - 19 Jan 2008 at 09:47
- - 1
  - 0
  Absolutely funny and light-hearted!
  
  Loved it! Perfect for a relaxing night or after a stressed day at work.
  
  Report this review
- 707154
- - mushrooom
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 11 Feb 2009 at 20:43
- - 0
  - 0
  good cinease fun
  
  good cinease fun ,my wife and my children really enjoyed this film
  
  Report this review
- 254615
- - NIGEL SPAUL
  - england
  - 14 Jun 2006 at 19:36
- - 0
  - 0
  Chinese oddity
  
  Tony Leung and Vicky Zhao are both excellent in this quirky and enjoyable offering which comes across like a mix of crouching Tiger, Kung fu hustle and In the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 331043
- - adiw
  - Leicestershire
  - 14 Apr 2005 at 21:05
- - 0
  - 0
  Comedy Of Sorts
  
  This award winning Hong Kong film is certainly not to all tastes, and I will admit that the comedy was something that I didn't quite get. There are a few ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 455554
- - Ian Davies
  - Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
  - 04 Jul 2007 at 13:38
- - 0
  - 0
  A side splitting comic romp...
  
  ...directed by Jeff Lau and produced by Wong Kar-Wai. Li Yilong (Tony Leung), is a village thug, better known by the locals as “King Bully”, who is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 647328
- - TonyObsessed
  - 4 reviews
  - Truro
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 16:29
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  - 0
  chinese odyssey
  
  terrible movie, couldnt understand it, no head no tail, didnt finish watching it
  
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- 722033
- - a customer
  - Sevenoaks
  - 07 Mar 2009 at 19:22

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  Set in Ming Dynasty China, two pairs of siblings are destined for one another, despite their wholly disparate upbringings. When meeting, however, confusion and misunderstanding prevent the union. Can true love triumph?...