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Stephen Chow, Xu Jiao, Kitty Zhang Yuqi, Lee Sheung-Ching, Fun Min-Hun ... see more see more... , Huang Lee , Yao Wenxue , Han Yong-Wua , Lam Tze Chung , Hu Qianlin , Min Hun Fung , Chi Chung Lam , Shing-Cheung Lee , Lei Huang , Yao Wen Xue , Yong Hua Han , Yu Lei

Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle director Stephen Chow returns to the helm for this sci-fi comedy about a struggling single father whose quest to find the perfect toy yields out-of-this-world results... read more read more.... Ti (Chow) is a poor construction worker who breaks his back to ensure that his young son Dicky (Xu Jiao) can stay enrolled in an exclusive private school. But while Ti does everything possible to give his son the opportunities that he never had, Dicky still feels like a classroom reject due to his tattered clothes and lack of the latest toys. Dicky's classmates all play with the coolest and most expensive gadgets that money can buy, so how is a kid who gets his toys from the local junkyard ever supposed to fit in? One day, while scrounging through the trash heap in search of a new toy, Ti discovers a mysterious orb and brings it straight back to Dicky. Though at first the "CJ7" appears to be little more than an unidentifiable oddity, it proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it. This isn't your average action figure, but a living "pet" with extraordinary powers. Realizing that his new toy may be just the thing to help him fit in with his demanding classmates, Dicky brings the CJ7 to school with him in order to show it off and have some fun. But the CJ7 has its own ideas about how to have fun, and it isn't long before the situation at school gets hopelessly out of hand. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Stephen Chow

Release Date: March 7, 2008

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DVD Release Date: August 12, 2008

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  • LoughnerWasLucid
    February 5, 2012
    LoughnerWasLucid
    Where to begin? This is my first time typing on an iPad so I'm rushing. Nobody will ever read this. The alien creature looks like a midget's dildo with the head of my toilet brush. Creature movies always have characters that are dominated by the creature who is cute and this is b... read moreecause of children's weak memories. When the nerd throws the thing in the blender in "gremlins" the camera probably cuts right to gizmos face and the children watching instantly forget what they saw and think about cuteness. The people hired to Act out the dubbed voices had a ball I'm sure. When that fat chick spoke and Abigail breslin's voice came out I about lost it. Stephen chow is all like "I makes special film. Child good heart and I works hard and honest with integrities and cj7 shit in son's palm but look I no steal because honest." except he totally is stealing money and intelligence and free time. But look. CREATURE CUTES! The love of my life loves this movie which means if there is a fan site for this then I am fucking posting on it and leaving it on my computer and then pretending to be embarassed when she finds it but really I know she thinks I cutes like the cj7 and she will so glad it's not porn.
  • coollala0910
    May 18, 2011
    coollala0910
    Stephen Chow's "CJ7" is like a Chinese version of a Robert Rodriguez family film. It contains many of the elements of his family movies and Chow seems to make use of them. Cartoony effects, kids with bully issues, silly parents, yup, Stephen Chow used all of these.

    The film te... read morells the story of an extremely poor single father named Ti and his son, Dicky. Trust me when I say "extremely poor". Ti can't seem to afford anything for his son even though he is employed. Dig this: they eat rotten food! *Barfs* Dicky begs his father to get the hottest new toy for him, CJ-6, which is a toy robot. Yup, he dosen't get it for him and a very awkward moment ensues. Something you wouldn't find in an American family film. However, Ti witnesses an alien landing. An alien who would make a perfect friend for his son. A little furry, cute little alien who he calls, wait for it, CJ-7. And so, silliness, and often tragedy, occurs when the alien enters their lives.

    The film did not recieve the English dubbing that Chow's other films got. So we're stuck with subtitles. From the subtitles, it was a pretty funny film. It had very weird, fish-out-of-water moments and some touching dialogue.

    "CJ-7" also had a good message for youngsters. It was a film that I enjoyed but it wasn't the best. However, I would've loved the film even more if it didn't take away my apetite. Despite the fact that the boy and his father eat rotten food, there is a scene involving human waste. Unpleasant.

    So, if you like silly and sweet family films, seek out Stephen Chow's "CJ-7".

    "I'm gonna stab you in the heart!"
  • DrZeek
    September 12, 2008
    DrZeek
    Chow: I have a toy that's way better than CJ1. Do you wanna see it?

    A departure from the more martial arts centered subject matter of the Chow's previous two movies, this is a family movie, harking back to films like E.T.

    Here, a little boy, Dicky played by Jiao Xu, lives with ... read morehis father, Stephen Chow. They are very poor, with his father literally picking supplies out of the trash to help them get by.

    At school, Dicky is constantly bullied by pretty much everyone, including one of his teachers. Soon the kids begin to get a new popular toy, that Dicky can of course never get.

    Meanwhile, with recent UFO sightings on the rise, Dicky's father soon finds a mysterious object and gives it to his son. It turns out that this object is some kind of alien toy that comes to life and fuels Dicky's imagination. The toy appears to have certain powers as well that eventually come into play.

    Let it be said that this will be a strange and weird movie for some. The narrative is a bit bizarre but it works in combining the sense of fun and cuteness in a good kids movie with Stephen Chow's style of humor.

    It also has a number of emotional scenes and a good way of handling the tone throughout. Fun soundtrack as well.

    The movie also has to rely on special effects to portray the alien toy and while the look doesn't have you believing its a real object, the way it is designed to interact with the characters does get the right response.

    A funny, different type of family film.

    Chow: I do have a problem with my body.
    Ms. Yuen: What kind of problem?
    Chow: I'm far to handsome. [laughs]
    I mean it, I am.
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    May 1, 2008
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    A pretty good movie about friendship between a boy with the alien... When it comes to the end, it's so sad... Stephen Chow did a pretty good job again this time... And he choose a pretty good cast... And the aliens, oh it's so cute... It doesn't look like an alien, it's more like... read more a doll with very cute... For me, it's like the combination of Flubber and Chicken Little... A pretty good movie to watch!!!
  • skactopus
    March 9, 2008
    skactopus
    Stephen Chow has another hit on his hands. This time around he sort of strays away from the kung fu theme and goes with more of a science fiction tale. Not as good as his previous hit, Kung Fu Hustle, but still an entertaining film.

    Stephen Chow really shows his maturi

    ... read morety in storytelling with this film. Unfortunately, that means that this film is less comedic and more dramatic than his predecessors. Depending on how you look at it, this may not be such a bad thing. If you are expecting another Kung Fu Hustle this is not it, but this still does feel like a Stephen Chow flick. You still get some ridiculous comedic parts, which includes him poking fun at his very own Kung Fu Hustle at one point. Ingenious. You also get some really dramatic parts as well. The last 1/3 of the film may touch a few people's hearts. Oh yeah, Chow even finds the time to squeeze in a little martial arts.

    Once again, Stephen Chow is not afraid to use CG. It is not the greatest, but it is really good. The CJ7 character itself is adorable. The girls will fall in love with it.

    The acting is quite good. Stephen Chow actually moves himself to the side for this one and lets the young Jiao Xu take the lead. He is hilarious. A little over the top at times, but not out of the ordinary. As usual Chow introduces us to another young beauty. This time around it is Kitty Zhang, who not only does a nice job, but is gorgeous as well. Also be on the lookout for the usual Chow cast.

    This may be a little disappointing to die hard Stephen Chow fans, but this is still a must watch for them. Not as comedic, but a much better story, if I may say so.
  • fb100001947407398
    December 3, 2011
    fb100001947407398
    CJ7 is about a boy named, Dicky who lives with his father in a junkyard. At first his life is boring and depressing, that is until one day when he finds a strange alien figure who he names, "CJ7".

    Okay now before we get to the real review here's a fun fact, Dicky is actually pl... read moreayed by a female actress. No really. Anyways, this movie seems to have a bit of the plot from "E.T." But of course, something's are more different. In fact a lot of things are different, for example the family in which E.T. visited did not live in a junkyard. At first this movie starts off sweetly and charming as well, but as the story moves on the entire film turns out to be an exaggerated Comedy with over the top bullying (meant for humor), foolish behavior (coming from both kids and adults), and some crude scenes as well (in one scene CJ7 poops in Dicky's hand for no reason). Children will most definitely enjoy this movie because of its continuous humor and the adorable "CJ7". Adults will also find something to like in it because while this movie may only offer humor for children, it also adds some drama and serious situations. But you'll have to watch the movie in order to find out what these serious situations are. So overall, the whole concept of the movie is meant to be targeted to young audiences. And while it may be a bit too weird at most times, its charm will win over children. And even adults.
  • gator681
    May 19, 2009
    gator681
    [font=Century Gothic]In "CJ7," Dicky Chow(Jiao Xu) attends a private elementary school in order to have the advantages his father(Stephen Chow, who also wrote, directed and produced), a construction worker, never had. But that leaves no money left over for anything else. Well, it... read more does not matter so much since having each other is what is really important...at least until every kid at school has a new robot toy that Dicky wants badly. On one of his scrounging trips to the local dump, he finds something even cooler for his son which is left behind by a UFO.[/font]

    [font=Century Gothic]Like Stephen Chow's previous efforts, "CJ7" also takes the side of the underdog while entertaining the audience. However, this one is a bit of a letdown as it is not that original and is aimed purely at kids. Whereas the movie takes much needed shots at materialism and bullies, it is troubling at the same time that it seemingly comes down in favor of corporal punishment as Dicky even gets locked in a cabinet by his father at one point.[/font]
  • michaelneumann
    June 16, 2008
    michaelneumann
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  • panta2
    November 18, 2011
    panta2
    It is not the best of the comedies from this part of the world but this story about Chow Ti (Stephen Chow)- a poor labourer who works on construction sites and lives in a partially demolished house with his son, Dicky (Xu Jiao) - is a charming one. Chow is eager to save money so ... read morehe can continue sending his son to private school, to ensure that his life will be better in the future. However, Dicky is often bullied by other children and two of his teachers (mainly due to his lowly status)... but he later finds comfort meeting the pretty Ms. Yuen (Kitty Zhang Yuqi).

    And who is CJ7... well, you'll have to watch it to find out. :-) Overacting is purposely done and it suits well with this kind of comedy, sci-fi, drama, love story mix...

    Of course if you are a fan of the director's Chow work you'll be even more entertained spotting the references to Chow's other films (mainly during Dicky's dream). These references include Dicky using his super sneakers to kick a soccer ball into the goal, which subsequently collapses (referencing Shaolin Soccer) and Dicky flying into the sky with his sneakers, jumping from the head of an eagle, seeing CJ7's shape as a cloud and using the Buddha's Palm, (referencing Kung Fu Hustle).

    It could be very enjoyable watching with children between 8 and 10 on DVD.
  • husky10000years
    February 9, 2008
    husky10000years
    This was a nice family movie. Stephen Chow took on a more serious character this time. The movie has funny moments yet able to tell a story with deeper meaning.

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Critic Reviews

Roger Moore
April 11, 2008
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

China has a lot to answer for these days -- unsafe food exports, unsafe toys, Tibet. And now CJ7. Full Review

Colin Covert
March 28, 2008
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

A wonderfully ridiculous homage to E.T. Full Review

J. R. Jones
March 28, 2008
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

Even with its flaws this comedy is more interesting kids' fare than most sanitized studio releases. Full Review

Jim Emerson
March 28, 2008
Jim Emerson, Chicago Sun-Times

This is a fable of forgiveness and regeneration, but it delves into a child's deepest, darkest fears. Fortunately, things turn out OK in the end. Full Review

Michael Phillips
March 27, 2008
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

I don't doubt [Stephen Chow's] talent. With this one, though, I doubt his story sense and his borderline-insane mixture of tones. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
March 21, 2008
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

For all its mawkish plot turns and indecipherable trippiness, this is not a boring movie. It's just wiggy. And schmaltzy. And Spielbergian. And, uh ... wait. I think I've got a Jujube in my teeth. Full Review

Wesley Morris
March 21, 2008
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

CJ7 is precisely the 80-something minutes of delirium and cheesy special-effects you'd expect from the man responsible for the chaos of Shaolin Soccer and the lunacy of Kung Fu Hustle. Full Review

Philip Marchand
March 14, 2008
Philip Marchand, Toronto Star

The presence of Xu Jiao, who never tips her gender for a moment, and is winsome without being cute, is enough to keep the audience watching. Full Review

Kamal Al-Solaylee
March 14, 2008
Kamal Al-Solaylee, Globe and Mail

The message, at least, is consistently and passionately delivered. But it's safe to say that this 90-minute flick doesn't require a very big thinking cap or much by way of analysis. Full Review

Desson Thomson
March 13, 2008
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

CJ7 is too bizarre an amalgam of sappy sentimentality and life-on-the-streets edginess. Full Review

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