Ninth Happiness 九星報喜

 Released Year: 1998

Directed by 高志森 Clifton Koh

Casted by:

张国荣 Leslie Cheung as 马麟祥 Xiang

吴倩莲 Jacklyn Wu as 紫云 Yun

钟镇涛 Kenny B as 阿Dup

黎姿 Gigi Lai as 阿香 Heong

黄百鸣 Raymond Wong as 马麟大 Dai

李蕙敏 Amanda Lee as 姣姣 Gao

周文健 Michael Chow as 马麟举 Gui

陈洁灵 Elisa Chan as 相国夫人 Madam

张达明 Cheung Tat Ming as 李老板 Lee

 Story:

In a peaceful village lead by Madam, the villagers are honest and sincere. But when come the new government Dai, he plans to destroy the peaceful of the village just to get more money for himself. Together with his brother Gui, they both created a lot of disaster and even challenge Madam on this.

Madam's niece, Yun met another brother of Dai, Xiang. She mistaken him as an angel and fall deeply in love with him. In the same time, lovely couple Dup and Heong are down to earth while Gao try her best to find her dream man which in the end turn out to be Dai.

Even though Dai & Gui manage to destroy the peaceful of the village, but quickly they realize they are wrong and together with Xiang, they manage the village well and with happiness.

 L² Scored: 7/10

L² Comment:

One of the Chinese New Year movie in 1998, i have watched it a few times before, but decided to rewatch it again as i kinda miss Jacklyn Wu lately. She has left the acting industry and own her own company now. This should be the only movie she acted with Leslie Cheung, kinda funny. Overall its still ok, but not gonna watch it again so fast... maybe few years later~

It's a Mad Mad Mad World 2 富貴再逼人

 Released Year: 1988

Directed by 高志森 Clifton Koh

Casted by:

董驃 Bill Dong as 雷達驃  Biao
沈殿霞 Lydia Sum as 驃嫂  Biao's wife
陳奕詩 Elsie Chan as 帶弟 Dai
李麗珍 Loletta Lee as 來弟 Lai
關佩琳 Pauline Kwan as 招弟 Pauline

盧冠廷 Lowell Lo as 毛毛 Momo

 Story:

This round, Bill & his family decided to stay in their current lifestyle. So happened that Bill's boss thought Bill know about their anti money laundering, they send Bill & his family to Vancouver station. In the same time, Dai's company send her there for training and Lai went there to proceed her study. The whole family went there together and Dai met her old friend Momo in the airplane.

When they are there, they mess up things and lots of funny things appeared. They try to live in the western style but it seems like that not really goes. Bill's wife is pregnant this time, but she still always buy the lottery even if she's in Vancouver. Bill accidentally let his boss know that he knows nothing about the laundering and he was fired and sent back to Hong Kong, but before this Bill's wife has delivered in the Vancouver.

They went back while Dai & Lai continue their life in Vancouver. In Hong Kong, Bill's wife discovered the hit the lottery in Vancouver and the money has to be drawn before Christmas. They went to the boss to borrow some money but was rejected, luckily all the old neighbours helped out and donated money to them. Bill's boss happened to be in financial problem and he decided to snatch the lottery ticket from Bill. The family fought against the bad boss in Vancouver and Pauline cycle her best to the station and realized she was still 10 minutes late.

The family was sad and they went to eat in a restaurant, Bill stay back to do the dishes cleaning, the whole family help out. And they found out Vancouver is one day later than Hong Kong's time zone. In the end, the family get the money and become rich again.

   L² Scored: 10/10

L² Comment:

Non stop laughing even though i watched this again and again for so many times, this is a classic comedy :) The storyline is of course expected, but it still makes me laugh even though so many years later~

It's a Mad Mad Mad World 富貴逼人

 Released Year: 1987

Directed by 高志森 Clifton Ko

Casted by:

董驃 Bill Dong as 雷達驃  Biao
沈殿霞 Lydia Sum as 驃嫂  Biao's wife
陳奕詩 Elsie Chan as 帶弟 Dai
李麗珍 Loletta Lee as 來弟 Lai
關佩琳 Pauline Kwan as 招弟 Pauline
曾志偉 Eric Tsang as 笑口祖 Joe
姜大衛 John Tsiang as John

 Story:

Bill is a tele-reporter who always make mistake during his work, but he was lucky not to get fired because he helps the boss to cover up his affair. But on a big mistake show on live, Bill was asked to leave the work. Bill's wife is a fat Shanghai lady who always gamble and buy the lucky numbers and hope to strike for big fortune. They have 3 daughters - Dai who is having a big boobs and like to dance with her boyfriend, Joe; Lai is still studying and always dream to go Japan to see her idol; Pauline the youngest was always proud of herself and love to claim herself as a genius kid.

On a luck arrival, Bill's wife win a HKD19,970,000.00 and they are rich. They tried to hide this from others but it was told by Dai to Joe. Joe's friend get greedy and kidnap Pauline to ask for the money. But luckily John (Bill's brother) came to save Pauline and finally everyone is safe and happy again.

   L² Scored: 10/10

L² Comment:

This is my most favorite movie ever in this world... i really mean it. I watched it so many times that i can even memorize all the dialogue and all sceneries. Think these series has been a representive movie for Lydia Sum and Bill Dong... Both of them have left us, and i hope they are RIP :)

The Banquet 豪門夜宴

Released Year: 1991
Directed by 徐克 Tsui Hark, 張堅庭 Alfred Cheung,
張同祖 Joe Cheung & 高志森 Clifton Ko

Casted by:
曾志偉 Eric Tsang as 曾小智 Zhi
鄭裕玲 Dodo Cheng as MIMI
吳耀漢 Richard Ng as 曾伯 Cheng
關之琳 Rosamund Kwan as 阿芝 Gi
梁家輝 Tony Leung as 阿輝 Fai
梁朝偉 Tony Leong as 阿偉 Wai
洪金寶 Sammo Hong as 洪大寶 Hong
岑建勳 John Shum as 捲毛 Mou
張學友 Jacky Cheung as 學友 Yao
Story:

Developer Tsang Siu-Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer, Boss Hung has secured the other two properties. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels. The agent learns that billionaire Kuwaiti Prince Allabarba is due to arrive in Hong Kong and advises Tsang that they could dupe him in order to gain a billion dollar contract. The prince's father has recently died and the prince bitterly regrets that he wasn't a good son.

The agent tells Tsang that he should make a show of the positive relationship he has with his father, to impress the prince. Unfortunately, Tsang has not seen his father for 10 years. Along with his wife and his sycophantic assistant, Tsang heads off to bring his father back. When they meet up, Tsang pretends to have cancer to convince his father to come home, along with his sister and her husband.

Tsang throws a banquet to impress the prince, pretending that it is also a birthday party for his father. However, it has all been a ploy by the agent, who has secretly been working for Boss Hung.

L² Scored: 10/10

L² Comment:

Well, i'm giving this a 10/10 for my ever favorite movie. This is a movie which all stars/celebrities at that period film together to raise fund for the Eastern China Flood of 1991. The movie also quite meaningful and educate us to treat our parents better.

Beside all these celebrities which i mentioned above, others also take part in this movie such as 林子祥 George Lam, 梅艳芳 Anita Mui, 张国荣 Leslie Cheung, 刘德华 Andy Lau, 王祖贤 Joey Wong, 叶倩文 Sally Yeh, 惠英红 Kara Hui, 张曼玉 Maggie Cheung, 刘嘉玲 Karina Lau, 吴君如 Sandra Ng, 任达华 Simon Yam, 麦嘉 Karl Mark, 张艾嘉 Sylvia Chang, 李嘉欣 Michelle Reis, 周星驰 Stephen Chow, 巩利 Gong Li, 沈殿霞 Lydia Sum, 谭永麟 Alan Tam, 黎明 Leon Lai, 郭富城 Aaron Kwok, 杨宝玲 Pauline Yeung, Beyond.....

Echoes Of The Rainbow 歲月神偷

Released Year: 2010
Directed by 羅啟銳 Alex Law

Casted by:
任達華 Simon Yam as 羅先生 Mr Law
吳君如 Sandra Ng as 羅太太 Mrs Law
李治廷 Aarif Rahman as 羅進一 Desmond
鍾紹圖 Shiu-Toh Zhong as 羅進二 Yi
蔡穎恩 Evelyn Choi as 劉芳菲 Flora
Story:

The Law family owns a shoes shop in a village, the father make shoes while the mother sell it off. They are proud of their first son, Desmond who is talented in his homework and athlete. Of course the second son, Yi is proud of his talented brother too.

The family live in a poor life and often have to fight against the natural disaster such as the windstorm. However, during a competition, Desmond fall and was bleed. Later on that day after the windstorm, Desmond collapsed and the parents send him to hospital only to discover the son has leukemia. They did not inform Desmond about his illness, Mrs Law bring along the 2 son to Beijing to look for doctor. And finally Desmond discover his illness. However he still lives his life and told this to Flora, a girl he likes.

The Law lives in a difficult life and need to bear the son's hospital fee, but they still believe the son can get well one day. However, one day after Flora met with Desmond, Desmond's illness attack and left the world. The whole family become sad. Few years later when Yi grown up, he looks exactly like his brother and promise to live a good life for his brother.

L² Scored: 7/10

L² Comment:

Well, i would have scored this film a bit higher if not because of Aarif's horrible cantonese. Ya, i know he's a mix, but so what? He is born in Hk, but still the way he talk, its like mumbling... luckily his later film was not like that, or else how would he ever success of being as a singer?

Love the part when Mr Law makes his wife a shoes, the love that shows on Simon's expression wins it all. I believe this help him more in winning the Best Actors in HK academy award. Though Sandra did not win the Best Actress, but her acting is undeniable. Hopefully more film will be coming up from this talented director who does not produce much :)

All's Well, Ends Well 家有囍事

Released Year: 1992
Directed by 高志森 Clifton Ko

Casted by:
關海山 Kwan Hoi-Shan as 常父 The Father
李香琴 Lee Heung-Kam as 常母 The Mother
黃百鳴 Raymond Wong as 常滿 Moon
張國榮 Leslie Cheung as 常騷 So
周星馳 Stephen Chow as 常歡 Foon
吳君如 Sandra Ng as 程大嫂 Sou
毛舜筠 Teresa Mo as 梁無雙 Shuang
張曼玉 Maggie Cheung as 何里玉 Yuk
陳淑蘭 Sheila Chan as Sheila
李麗珍 Loletta Lee as Playgirl
Story:

The Sheung's 3 brothers are staying together with their parents. Moon the eldest was married with Sou, a woman who save everything and considered for the whole family. But during their wedding anniversary, Moon went out with Sheila the mistress and forgot about Sou. Sou finally gave up on their marriage one day when Moon was drunk and brought Sheila homes.

So the second son is a bit sissy who's been waiting for his cousin sister Yun Kuan to come back from USA. So has been always fighting with the manly aunty Shuang. Shuang however is waiting for her dream man Ka Ming to be back from USA too.

Foon the youngest is a DJ and a playboy. He met Yuk the movie freak who is hot and pretty. Foon finally slept with Yuk and Yuk wanna get involved in the relationship seriously. But Yuk later found out that Foon has been fooling with a playgirl when she's not around. Trying to get away, Foon accidentally hit his brain and cause him to become insane. Yuk was frustrated and decided to pretend as a nurse to take care of Foon, but the real purpose is to cut off Foon's penis.

Moon has found Sou working outside and become more attractive nowadays. Moon decided to win back Sou as the parents dislike Sheila. On the parent's birthday, Yun Kuan and Ka Ming was back but they announced they were engaged. This has broke So and Shuang's heart. Both of them sleep together and they got back their normal hormon. Once again Foon hit his head and got back all his memory and he promised to be with Yuk forever.

The 2 younger brothers help Moon to win back Sou and they did. Finally everybody is happy and ready for the chinese new year celebration.

L² Scored: 6.5/10

L² Comment:

This film hit the 2nd place in Hong Kong Blockbuster during 1992. As a chinese new year celebration film, it definitely earn much. Well, with so many huge celebrities inside, why can't it? Right?

Love the part where Stephen Chow and Maggie Cheung kiss in a Paris' Eiffel Tower pose, so damn hilarious. Teresa Mo and Leslie Cheung? Haha~ i remember Leslie once swore that he will not become gay if Teresa Mo ever promised to married him at that time. A very good comedy for a lazy weekend :)