Despite all the flaws, it deserves a view by everyone who has a family. That's the point.
Yes, most of the special effects in the movie are cheesy. But, they fit the humorous atmosphere perfectly. Stephen Chow tuned down himself to tell a story of poor people and real emotions. The little son played by a young actress is very convincing, surpassing my expectation. Sometimes you can feel the story being pushed forward, but they are all honest and common just as real life. For times, I have been taken to my tears. And, after the first viewing I feel kind of released.
The ideas are simple in the movie but they all make common senses. For example, after the beginning of the film, Chow was criticized by his boss about working so hard to push the child into a upper-class school. If you really live in China you won't find these ideas ridiculous.
Overally, I was moved. 7/10 for it being too short.
Yes, most of the special effects in the movie are cheesy. But, they fit the humorous atmosphere perfectly. Stephen Chow tuned down himself to tell a story of poor people and real emotions. The little son played by a young actress is very convincing, surpassing my expectation. Sometimes you can feel the story being pushed forward, but they are all honest and common just as real life. For times, I have been taken to my tears. And, after the first viewing I feel kind of released.
The ideas are simple in the movie but they all make common senses. For example, after the beginning of the film, Chow was criticized by his boss about working so hard to push the child into a upper-class school. If you really live in China you won't find these ideas ridiculous.
Overally, I was moved. 7/10 for it being too short.