If you loved The Mermaid, try Kung Fu Hustle
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Both films are directed by Stephen Chow, and they both carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Comedy / Fantasy territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Mermaid, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Kung Fu Hustle is
Shanghai alleys, 1940s, saxophone wails. A hapless duo tries to join the Axe Gang, instead sparking chaotic showdowns. Stephen Chow's genre-bending humor shines in this wildly entertaining ride.
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