My Boss, My Hero
My Boss, My Hero

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My Boss, My Hero

2001
Movie
98 min
Korean

When a young gang leader seems to be just a bit too stupid to effectively carry out his daily tasks, his superiors order him to go back to school for his high school diploma. Posing as a 19-year-old, he soon learns that the school is even more corrupt and vicious. Wrath is unleashed.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Wai Man YiuGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A triad boss, fearing his future is bleak due to his lack of education, decides to enroll in high school. He hopes to earn a diploma and leave his criminal life behind. However, his past quickly catches up with him as school life becomes a battleground for his loyalties.

Critical Reception

My Boss, My Hero was a commercial success, particularly in Hong Kong, and is often remembered for its blend of action and comedy. While not a critical darling, it resonated with audiences for its entertaining premise and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Entertaining mix of action and comedy.

  • Features a charismatic lead performance.

  • Plot relies on familiar gangster-turned-student tropes.

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Fun Fact

The film's premise of a gangster returning to high school was a popular trope in Hong Kong cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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