Everything ‘sucks’ but the film’s great: The magic of Stephen Chow
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Many people find stinky tofu to be disgusting, but they enjoy its taste. The same principle applies to Stephen Chow’s movies. Despite being subpar in many aspects, his films are huge hits. Chow’s movies often have poor acting, cheesy scripts, and ridiculous CGI, but that doesn’t stop audiences from loving them. For example, in Kung Fu Soccer, the acting is minimalistic, the script is filled with dad jokes and childish gags, and the CGI is laughably bad.
However, viewers can't help but laugh and get emotionally invested in the movie. Chow's storytelling may not match that of a Nolan, but his movies still manage to convey timeless themes of growth, love, self-discovery, friendship, and forgiveness. Just like a low-budget Hokkien mee stall, the movie's charm lies in its humble setting and simple yet delightful storytelling.
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