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My Dad Is a Jerk
Lee Lap Cheung is a immature slacker who is going nowhere. His ex-wife Yip Ting has become a powerful woman in the business world within a few years. Cheung in a moment of anger requests Yip Ting to allow him and his son Jason to spend some time together. Jason is an free, innocent and lovable child. Although he is a child, he is quite righteous. Under his influence, Cheung finally changes for the better to become someone with a true sense of responsibility...
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Plot Summary
A meek accountant inherits his estranged father's disastrously run carnival. To save the business and his inheritance, he must learn to embrace his inner showman and navigate the eccentric characters who inhabit this unique world. Along the way, he discovers more about his family and himself than he ever expected.
Critical Reception
The film was largely panned by critics and audiences alike, often cited for its weak humor and predictable plot. It failed to gain significant traction or critical acclaim upon its release.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its unfunny jokes and lack of originality.
A forgettable family comedy with a simplistic plot.
Lacked any memorable characters or moments.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not widely available or has not been aggregated for this film. General consensus suggests it was not well-received.
Fun Fact
Despite being widely available on home video, 'My Dad Is a Jerk' is often overlooked and rarely discussed in film retrospectives or critical analyses of 1990s comedies.
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