One and Only
One and Only

Movie spotlight

One and Only

2023
Movie
125 min
Mandarin

Ding Lei, a street dance veteran, invites a young entertainer to join his club. However, they are faced with a series of challenges.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users85%
Director: Christopher ButlerGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows a young, aspiring musician who struggles to find his voice and place in the world. Faced with family expectations and personal doubts, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the true meaning of success. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters who help shape his perspective and musical aspirations.

Critical Reception

One and Only received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Praised for its heartwarming story and charming performances, some reviews noted its predictable narrative but appreciated its sincerity and uplifting message. The film resonated particularly well with family audiences for its positive themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt performances and optimistic tone.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of music and personal growth.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's positive and inspiring message, with many highlighting the engaging performances and the music. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but overall found it to be a feel-good and entertaining experience.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Ethan Bortnick, is a gifted musician in real life and composed several original songs for the movie's soundtrack.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Ding Lei" (Bo Huang) is a veteran boss of the E-Mark street dancing team. His renowned lead dancer "Kevin" (Casper Chu) is a bit of a prima-donna and so when he alights on "Chen Shuo" (Wang Yibo) who is an hard working family lad to come a...