Trouble Couples
Mui Da Hsien (Anita Mui), the eldest sister, is the only breadwinner in the family. She spends all her time in raising up and discipline her three sisters, Yee Hsien (Ann Bridgewater), Sarm Hsien (Charine Chan), and Sai Hsien (Fennie Yuen). They are aware of Da Hsien is becoming a spinster and they are not allowed to get married if Da Hsien remains single. So they decide to find her a husband. So all their boyfriends very anxious to give a helping hand. They find Tsang To Choy (Eric Tsang) who just has broken heart is the right man, but Tsang is scared away by Da Hsien's shrew temper...
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Plot Summary
A seemingly perfect couple's marriage is thrown into turmoil when they discover their spouses are having an affair with each other. This comedic premise leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and escalating chaos as they attempt to navigate their complicated romantic entanglement.
Critical Reception
Trouble Couples received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics noting its lighthearted premise and comedic performances. However, many found the plot to be somewhat predictable and lacking in deeper substance, leading to a lukewarm response overall.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its comedic performances, particularly George Segal's.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of originality.
- Seen as a light, albeit somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for Trouble Couples is not readily available through standard aggregators, but the film is generally viewed as a dated, yet occasionally amusing, entry in the romantic comedy genre.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Other Woman', but it was changed prior to release.
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