Once again, filmmakers attempt to, and fail, to make a better sequel to an already-successful movie. The first one was perfect; an all time original favorite of mine, in fact. Then the sequel had to come out and ruin the classic image already created. Why couldn't they leave the original ending as it is?

The first movie had a storyline unlike typical HK movies. The cast was great, and everything was fresh. An inside look on showbiz politics, desperate lies, crazy fans, and the hunger for stars and stardom.

This sequel is a continuation of the first; it starts off at the exact moment that the original left off of, and new characters are added.

While the original has no dull moments and plenty of laughs, this movie is a drag. Its main focus isn't about the entertainment industry but about gender confusion. Anita Mui is relied on completely to create a variety for everyone, since the characters of Leslie Cheung and Anita Yuen have been well developed already in the original. Theresa Lee is unnecessary here, and Jordan Chan is given a bigger (but pathetic) role opposite her.

Maybe it was just me, but the movie seemed endless and boring. The spark from the original was gone, and the characters that I used to root for are now just plain annoying. Just watch the original and leave it at that.

Rating: 3.5/10