How to Pick Girls Up!
How to Pick Girls Up!

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How to Pick Girls Up!

1988
Movie
90 min
Cantonese

Three love-challenged men meet a radio host who tutors them in the art of picking up women in a variety of unconventional ways in Wong Jing's gleefully crude and tasteless comedy.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Joe RothGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A shy and socially awkward man enlists the help of a smooth-talking ladies' man to learn the art of picking up women. As he navigates the unpredictable world of dating, he discovers that true connection is more important than superficial tactics. The journey is filled with humorous misadventures and awkward encounters as he tries to apply his newfound skills.

Critical Reception

How to Pick Girls Up! received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its premise and execution to be uninspired and lacking in genuine humor. While some acknowledged the efforts of the cast, the film was generally criticized for its predictable plot and dated approach to relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks genuine comedic timing and relies on tired stereotypes.

  • A predictable and uninspired romantic comedy.

  • The cast does their best with a weak script.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be mildly entertaining but ultimately forgettable, with many pointing out that the humor didn't always land and the storyline felt predictable. Some viewers appreciated the lighthearted nature and the performances, though it was not widely considered a standout comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious drama before being reworked into a comedy.

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