Dragon Loaded 2003 (2003)
Reviewed by: magic-8 on 2003-12-23
Summary: Run-of-the-Mill Comedy
"Dragon Loaded" is a screwball comedy, written and directed by funny man Vincent Kok, starring Ronald Cheng. The movie presents Ronald as a spoiled, idle, rich son of a wealthy sporting goods company owner. He is given the ultimatum of entering the police academy or lose his rich inheritance. With so much at stake, he accepts and joins the police academy with his slacker sidekicks, Cheung Tat-Ming and Sam Lee.

Although "Dragon Loaded" proved to be a box office success, the movie resembles so many other assembly line comedies. Maybe audiences were comforted by something familiar, but Dragon Loaded was typical of the Hong Kong comedy genre. There are several amusing scenes but no laugh-out-loud moments.

Ronald Cheng plays a gabby, smarmy, inconsiderate police cadet who falls in love with fellow police recruit, Stephy Tang. Many of his methods to win Stephy's favor fall flat or are misinterpreted in his attempts to woo her.

Ronald Cheng's star seems to be on the rise, but his work in "Dragon Loaded" is all over the place. Due to the character's annoying qualities, the role didn't garner any sympathy. Cheng's portrayal was like the guest who overstayed his welcome. There are cameos by Miriam Yeung and Jacky Cheung, but their presence was minimal. If you're a fan of inane comedies, "Dragon Loaded" is right up your alley. If you are tired of the same old thing, then look elsewhere, because "Dragon Loaded" doesn't do much to tickle the funny bone.