My Troublesome Buddy
My Troublesome Buddy

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My Troublesome Buddy

2003
Movie
110 min
Cantonese

Ken is a mean and stingy but successful salesman. One day he has a car accident and meets his own conscious. His Conscious just gives him seveb days to live. Ken convinces it to let him live on if seven people come and visit him. Disappointed by his colleagues' attitudes, Ken meets Tina, a girl who is as rude and mean as him. They finally change their bad personalities and Ken saves his own life by having seven visitors.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Hervé RenohGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Elsa, a young and ambitious woman, works in a high-pressure advertising firm and dreams of climbing the corporate ladder. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and falls for Julien, a charming but seemingly unambitious man. As their relationship deepens, Elsa begins to question her priorities and the true meaning of success and happiness.

Critical Reception

My Troublesome Buddy was met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its lighthearted approach to romance and comedy, as well as the chemistry between the lead actors. However, some found the plot predictable and the characters somewhat underdeveloped, leading to a generally pleasant but not groundbreaking viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances and light, breezy tone.

  • Found to be a feel-good romantic comedy that offers pleasant entertainment.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in its plot and character development.

Google audience: Audience reception for My Troublesome Buddy is not widely available through specific Google User ratings, but general sentiment from similar romantic comedies suggests appreciation for lighthearted storylines and relatable romantic dynamics.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a television movie before being developed for a theatrical release.

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