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Eason Chan, Karen Mok, Stephen Fung, Daniel Wu, Law Ka Ying

Gen-X Cops star Stephen Fung makes his directorial debut with this action-comedy hybrid from Hong Kong. Frequent Jackie Chan collaborator Daniel Wu plays Georgie, the gay son of a triad king who has b... read more read more...een chosen to take his father's place when he dies. However, the crime boss's man thinks that Georgie's roommate Sam (Eason Chan) is his leader's son, and Georgie is all too happy to play along. Being the top dog isn't easy, and soon Sam finds himself in danger. ~ Kimber Myers, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Stephen Fung

Release Date: April 8, 2004

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DVD Release Date: October 27, 2009

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  • deano
    November 24, 2009
    deano
    The Hong Kong comedy-drama film's 'gay' element is basically a red herring, used as comic relief for the most part, and while some of the material borders on crude stereotype, Daniel Wu himself plays the central character with great dignity, reaffirming his status as a gay icon. ... read moreUltimately, however, the movie is uneven and disappointing, though redeemed by its energetic cast. If Stephen Fung can resist playing to the gallery in future, he might yet prove himself a director of note, far beyond the loyalty of his devoted fan base.
    It's still not perfect, like the ending (a fight scene) was cheesily, has in look fake, done.
  • joyouskiss
    January 27, 2009
    joyouskiss
    A hilatious yaoi (gay) comedy, yakuza movie presented by Jackie Chan. Daniel Wu plays the gay son Georgie, of the First Brother yakuza Boss who was sent to boarding school as a child. When First Boss dies, his right hand men go to bring Georgie back home to become head of the yak... read moreuza. However georgie's best friend pretended that he was Georgie and the real Georgie was his right hand man... Allowing this to be, they return home and things get outta hand... with hilarious and dramatic results.

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