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My Darling Genie
Out of the Shaw Brothers vaults comes My Darling Genie, an amiable early-eighties comedy starring the enchanting Cherie Chung. Derek Yee is Cheng, a brusque construction worker who discovers a magical umbrella on a routine dig. When the umbrella is opened and sprinkled with water, a 200 year-old genie arrives to grant the owner's wishes. As if that weren't enough, this genie happens to look like Cherie Chung! Cheng has been given a virtual ticket to Heaven, but he's more annoyed than grateful, and uses the Genie to perform mostly menial tasks.
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Plot Summary
A young man inherits a magical lamp, and upon rubbing it, releases a beautiful and seductive genie. The genie, bound to grant him three wishes, finds herself developing feelings for her new master. This leads to a series of comedic and romantic entanglements as they navigate the complexities of their unusual relationship and the limitations of her magical existence.
Critical Reception
My Darling Genie is a lesser-known Italian erotic comedy from the 1980s. It is generally regarded as a B-movie with a simple plot, relying heavily on its erotic elements and the premise of a genie granting wishes. Critical reception is sparse, but it's often viewed as a lighthearted, if somewhat predictable, fantasy romance with a playful tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its playful take on the genie trope and its erotic undertones.
Noted for its lighthearted comedic moments and simple, entertaining plot.
Considered a typical Italian erotic comedy of its era.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by the prolific Italian exploitation filmmaker Joe D'Amato, known for his work in the horror and erotic genres.
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