Faithfully Yours
Faithfully Yours

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Faithfully Yours

1995
Movie
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Cantonese

Baau Wing Cheung juggles his career as a voice actor in HK with his wife Kitty's desire to emigrate to Canada. Things heat up however, when he starts working closely with his new boss Dang Ling.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Norman JewisonGenres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful, yet lonely, surgeon, Dr. Vincent Stewart, uses his medical skills to create a 'perfect' woman, Faith, through advanced plastic surgery to help him overcome his commitment issues. However, as Faith develops her own personality and desires, Vincent finds himself in a complex emotional entanglement, questioning his creation and the nature of love and control.

Critical Reception

Faithfully Yours received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the premise intriguing but ultimately underdeveloped. While some praised the performances, particularly from Pesci, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot and an unconvincing exploration of its themes. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the comedic elements while others were put off by the ethical questions raised.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic and dramatic elements, often feeling tonally inconsistent.

  • While Joe Pesci delivers a strong performance, the character development for Faith and the ethical implications are not fully explored.

  • The premise offers potential, but the execution leads to a predictable and ultimately unsatisfying narrative.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed, with many finding the story unrealistic and the central romance unconvincing. Some viewers appreciated the comedic moments provided by Joe Pesci, but the majority felt the film lacked depth and originality, leading to a generally negative audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was reportedly quite different, focusing more on the psychological aspects of creation and control, but was altered significantly during production to incorporate more comedic elements.

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