Prince Charming
Chen Li is the son of an enormously wealthy Hong Kong businessman and is vacationing in Hawaii, experiencing typical girl problems. His lothario friend Lolanto flies in from Hong Kong and is determined to find Chen Li a girl within a few days. After a series of hijinks, Chen Li and Lolanto are back in Hong Kong and investigating high-level embezzling in Chen's father's corporation. It also turns out that Kitty and May are employed there as well, with Kitty being the secretary of the supposed embezzler. Because Chen has been notoriously inconspicuous and no one knows what he looks like, he is able to assume to role of a limousine driver for Lolanto, who takes on the persona of Chen Li himself. While tracking down the corruption, Lolanto and Chen also are trying to win the hearts of the two women, but are they looking for true love or only money?
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Plot Summary
In a magical kingdom, a young prince is cursed to appear as a hideous beast, with only true love's kiss able to break the spell. He must find a maiden who can see past his monstrous exterior to his true heart. Meanwhile, a wicked sorceress plots to keep the curse in place to seize the throne.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and dated special effects. However, some found merit in its fairy tale charm and performances, particularly from the lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
- A visually uninspired fairy tale with a weak narrative.
- The performances offer a glimmer of hope in an otherwise lackluster production.
- Fails to capture the magic of classic fairy tales.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to its limited release and niche status. Those who have seen it often find it to be a mediocre fairy tale adaptation.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1984, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is considered a relatively obscure television movie that later found a small cult following.
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