Fat Choi Spirit

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Bri V Caught this one on Netflix - Always been a fan of classic Hong Kong Movies as a gweilo living here - this one measures up very much - while lighthearted and funny, there are the serious sides to it intertwined to the comedy. So, A great movie with both a humorous and dramatic approach to some of life's toughest challenges faced; the imperfect nature of relationships, family expectations, acceptance(or non), dedication/ character, the ups and down of life's journey, and dealing with the cruelty that life can bring. For the primary love story there is continued support and dedication between the two involved - the good luck blessing, the efforts to stay both dedicated and hope for change in each other ( bad temper when losing a simple game/ compulsive behavior/ doing the right thing despite risks to help someone you love ) and ultimately how this is achieved in the end over the journey that is a relationship. On family acceptance and redemption - despite being thrown out of the house for being a compulsive gambler there is true care and devotion to the family even if it is not recognized by the person most important for the lead due the onset Alzheimer's, while other support is amply provided to the favored now fallen from grace despite the lack acceptance in the reverse. The whole movie building around a game that can be a serious for gamblers, a fun get together for friends or a usual family tradition during festivals and holidays ties the whole plot together to have a common reference point for the different themes within the plot. Lessons are learned, life paths changed for the good while the flaws and imperfections of people are seen in equal light with the good aspects they also have to deliver a full story around life and its challenges. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Leprechaun K A fun Johnnie To commercial movie. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/26/25 Full Review Audience Member An interesting, funny and never seen before plot that is good for a quick laugh. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member cny+watch it on tv->extra half star Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Offbeat comedy inevitably disorienting the non-adept of Mahjong - but even so, in the end, miracle!, you may have learned the bases of the most esoteric and brainburning game. Even more disorienting is seeing here the usual noir cast of noir master To in unusual comic roles, silly as hell, too, but they are good as always - Wan Lau is pretty hilarious as a not-so-subtle gangsta-gambler. At some level, for what it is, it works, among all the disorienting things. Challenge accepted? Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Standard but solid Spring Festival comedy from Wai & To, champs of the genre, equipped with an edifying message in typically derivative form. With a poorly developed romantic plotline and a so-so Miriam Yeung-substitute in Gigi Leung, Fat Choi Spirit probably unintentionally turns out more gambling movie than romcom. But still funny though, thanks to Lau Ching Wan's ironic and wildly exaggerated performance. Probably exciting too if you got some mahjong skills. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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