Keep Calm and Be a Superstar
Tiezhu (Li) is a private eye recruited by the police to investigate the criminal activities surrounding action icon Yuen Bao (Chan). A long-time fan of Bao’s, the asthma patient Tiezhu can hardly believe his luck when he saves his idol’s life during a set accident. But as the two become friends and Tiezhu is brought in to reshape the sci-fi action film that Bao is working on, Bao’s sneaky manager, Tai (Danny Chan Kwok-kwan), is determined to turn his action crew into drug traffickers.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 臥底巨星 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | China |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Director | Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (9 votes) |
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The film constructs a parody of Hong Kong cinema's golden age, relying heavily on recognizable action and comedy tropes from the 90s. It explores the absurdity of fandom and crime through the lens of physical comedy and situational humor.
Those who tire of overly serious action will find a playful, if shallow, diversion here. What lingers after the credits is the sense of a lighthearted tribute to a specific cinematic era. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
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With friends and snacks, embracing the silly fun without overthinking the plot.
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