Big Bad Sis
Big Bad Sis

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Big Bad Sis

1976
Movie
93 min
Cantonese

Ah Ying (Chen Ping) is a former gangster trying to lead an honest life, and occasionally using her fighting skills to help out the girls in the factory where she now works. She befriends young colleagues Chong Lee and Shao Yin-Yin, teaching them self defence because "girls can't be weak anymore". Trouble starts when her old gang finds out where she now works.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Donald W. GlasserGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman named Jennifer returns home after her mother's death to discover her younger sister, Annie, has been deeply traumatized and is acting out in disturbing ways. Jennifer tries to uncover the reasons behind Annie's behavior, which involves a local man and a dark secret within their small community. As Jennifer delves deeper, she confronts the harsh realities of her hometown and the difficult choices she must make to protect her sister.

Critical Reception

Big Bad Sis received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its melodramatic tone and somewhat predictable plot. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly from the lead actresses, the film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim during its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its overly dramatic and sometimes sensationalized portrayal of trauma.

  • Performances were noted as a highlight, but the screenplay was often found lacking.

  • The film's pacing and narrative resolution were points of contention for many reviewers.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of made-for-television movies in the 1970s that tackled more sensitive and complex social issues, though it was not as widely remembered as some of its contemporaries.

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