The Great Pretenders (1991)
Reviewed by: mrblue on 2009-10-15
Hong Kong comedies are normally a dicey proposition for western audiences. The heavy use of Cantonese wordplay, liberal dosings of cultural and historical references, and showcasing of acting that could be poliety called "over the top" usually add up to releases that aren't digestable for those from across the pond. These elements certainly show up in The Great Pretenders, but it still manages to be an entertaining picture, mostly due to its' star power.
Reviewer Score: 6