As U Like
As U Like

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As U Like

2013
Movie
105 min
Burmese

When beloved couple Moe Sway and Wutyi Cho are forced apart, he promises her 'I would die if it is what you like.' One day, their reunion reveals that Wutyi Cho has changed completely, even taking the name Gar Gar, and she realizes their love is now impossible, setting a tragedy in motion.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Li LinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The story follows the complicated love lives of several young women. As they navigate friendships, careers, and romantic entanglements in the bustling city, they learn valuable lessons about life and love. Their journeys are filled with humorous mishaps and heartfelt moments as they search for happiness and fulfillment.

Critical Reception

As U Like was a modest commercial success in China, appealing primarily to a younger audience seeking lighthearted romantic comedies. Critical reviews were generally mixed, with some praising its relatable characters and comedic elements, while others found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally uneven. It did not receive significant international critical attention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and easy-to-watch romantic comedy elements.

  • Some viewers found the character development and plot to be somewhat formulaic.

  • The film was seen as enjoyable escapism for its target demographic.

Google audience: Audience reception appears to be mixed, with many enjoying the film as a simple, feel-good romantic comedy suitable for a casual watch. Some viewers appreciated the relatable situations and humor, though a segment of the audience felt the story lacked originality and depth.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'As U Like,' is a playful nod to Shakespeare's famous comedy 'As You Like It,' suggesting a similar theme of love and mistaken identities, albeit in a modern context.

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