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      Augustin, King of Kung-Fu

      1999 1h 27m Comedy List
      Reviews 48% 250+ Ratings Audience Score The second film to feature the character of Augustin (Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc), this comedy finds the aspiring French actor fixated on appearing in kung fu movies. In order to surround himself with the culture, Augustin moves to the Chinatown section of Paris and begins his training, which largely consists of watching martial arts films. When Augustin meets Ling (Maggie Cheung), a lovely acupuncturist, romance is in the air, even if his kung fu career isn't taking off. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Augustin Dos Santos (Jean-Chretian Sibertin-Blanc), the struggling actor with big fluffy dreams returns in the feature-length sequel to the 1995's 61 min comedy "Augustin." Maggie Cheung, who appeared in a handful of French films before, during, and after her three year marriage to director Oliver Assayas, co-stars as a physical therapist struggling to adapt to French culture. Already proficient in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin the international actress supposedly learned French on-set. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member The sequel to the French hit, Augustin, Augustine Dos Santos is back. This time, he struts his favorite martial arts moves - stuff he learned from watching Hong Kong martial arts movies - in the hopes of starring in a kung fu movie of his own. Dos Santos' antics makes for a silly yet funny movie. With his mind firmly made up to follow his dream, he goes to the next best location - Chinatown in France. As he enrolls himself in a martial arts class, he finds he has a problem with human contact. Thus he finds an acupuncturist Ling (Maggie Cheung). Colorful characters make the movie quite enjoyable. Darry Cowl, famous French comedian plays Augustin's possessive friend. The film is simple yet elegant. It's a quiet movie you will certainly enjoy amidst the rainy season with a nice cup of coffee on hand. Story: 7/10 Boredom Factor: 5/10 Pace: Slow to Medium Talk to Action Ratio: 7:3 Watch Again Rating: 7/10 Overall: 6/10 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member french mr bean who does kung-fu. nuff said. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The second film to feature the character of Augustin (Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc), this comedy finds the aspiring French actor fixated on appearing in kung fu movies. In order to surround himself with the culture, Augustin moves to the Chinatown section of Paris and begins his training, which largely consists of watching martial arts films. When Augustin meets Ling (Maggie Cheung), a lovely acupuncturist, romance is in the air, even if his kung fu career isn't taking off.
      Director
      Anne Fontaine
      Producer
      Antonio Barzga
      Screenwriter
      Anne Fontaine, Jacques Fieschi, Gilles Taurand
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      Runtime
      1h 27m
      Sound Mix
      Surround