Super Fool!
Kwong and Ming, two boys from rural China, sneak into Hong Kong to get quick rich. But they are instantly disillusioned and they get into messy situations. The superstar who looks exactly like Kwong has a nasty spill in a dangerous stunt and dies. Kwong is recruited to stand in. Money and all life's amenities become available to the pair. While Ming makes the best out of the situation by gambling and womanizing, Kwong realizes that his own amazement money is not everything.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling inventor creates a device that accidentally swaps the consciousness of a man with that of a chimpanzee. The man, now in the ape's body, must navigate the world while trying to reverse the process. Meanwhile, his original body, now controlled by the chimpanzee, causes chaos. The film follows his bizarre and often slapstick adventures as he tries to regain his human form and undo the damage.
Critical Reception
Super Fool! is a cult B-movie, largely panned by mainstream critics for its low budget, campy effects, and nonsensical plot. However, it has garnered a niche following among fans of low-brow horror-comedy and exploitation films, who appreciate its bizarre premise and over-the-top execution.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and absurd premise.
- Criticized for its poor production values and acting.
- Considered a cult classic for its campy and unconventional nature.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but it is often described as a "so bad it's good" movie, appreciated for its sheer audacity and bizarre humor.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Romania with a mostly local cast and crew, which contributed to its unique, somewhat surreal atmosphere and production style.
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