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肥龍過江 | |
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Edited by | Li Ka-wing |
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Distributed by | Mega-Vision Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
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Box office | $5,356,000 [1] [2] [3] |
Enter the Fat Dragon is a 2020 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Kenji Tanigaki and Aman Chang from a screenplay by and co-starring Wong Jing, who also acted and produced, alongside Connie Wong and lead actor Donnie Yen. Co-stars include Teresa Mo and Niki Chow. The film was a Chinese New Year streaming release on OTT platforms in China and achieved strong streaming numbers across IQiyi, Tencent, and Youku. It was also the highest-grossing film in Malaysia and one of the top ten in Singapore that year. [4]
Fallon Zhu, a once-fit and highly skilled Hong Kong police officer, finds his career in decline after being reassigned to the evidence room following a failed case. The sedentary job, combined with emotional setbacks, leads to significant weight gain and a sense of frustration. Despite his current state, Fallon is given a chance to redeem himself when he is tasked with escorting a criminal suspect to Japan. He is promised a transfer back to active duty if the mission is successful.
However, upon arriving in Japan, Fallon faces a series of challenges, including cultural differences, language barriers, and a lack of support from the local police force. When the suspect escapes under his watch, Fallon is left disgraced and stranded in Tokyo. Determined to restore his reputation, Fallon teams up with a Japanese translator, who becomes his unlikely ally. Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving powerful criminal gangs operating in Tokyo.
Forced to take matters into his own hands, Fallon uses his martial arts prowess to combat the criminals. Along the way, he adapts his fighting style to his new physique and rediscovers his passion for police work.
Speaking about the film in an interview, lead actor Donnie Yen said that it is not "necessarily" a remake of the 1978 film of the same name. Director Wong Jing also stated that the two productions just happen to share the same title. [5] Yen had previously played a fat character in an unrelated 2015 TV commercial. [6]
Mega-Vision Pictures co-produced and distributed Enter the Fat Dragon in Hong Kong and other territories. The film was released on 23 January 2020 in Hong Kong and selected countries.[ citation needed ]
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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 64% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6/10. [7]