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Shaolin Popey

1994 · 95 min Action Romance Comedy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

A high school loser dreams of winning the heart of the principal's daughter, but his chances are slim as long as her bruiser boyfriend's around. Fortunately, a chance meeting with a pair of Shaolin-trained kids (previously seen in DRAGON FROM SHAOLIN) gives him the fighting skills needed to come out on top. An unusual but entertaining blending of teen romantic comedy and martial arts slapstick

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Original Title 笑林小子
Year 1994
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Romance, Comedy
Director Kevin Chu
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (25 votes)

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Director Chu Yen-Ping constructs a lively narrative that relies on the sharp contrast between teenage awkwardness and the precision of Shaolin kung-fu. He works with the rapid-fire pacing and physical gags typical of 90s Hong Kong cinema to create an effortlessly entertaining blend.

What lingers after the viewing is a sense of cheerful, unpretentious fun. This is a film that celebrates the simple joy of watching underdogs triumph through sheer, silly determination. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kevin Chu

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