Beauty on Duty
Beauty on Duty

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Beauty on Duty

2010
Movie
98 min
Cantonese

A female police officer goes undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to protect a key witness.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Yip Wai-lingGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

A skilled but clumsy police officer, obsessed with romance novels, finds her life turned upside down when she is assigned to protect a wealthy businessman. Juggling her duties with her vivid imagination, she struggles to differentiate between her exciting fantasies and the harsh realities of her dangerous assignment. This comedic action film follows her misadventures as she attempts to maintain order and find love.

Critical Reception

Beauty on Duty was a lighthearted Hong Kong action-comedy that received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its energetic performances and comedic moments, others found the plot predictable and the action sequences somewhat uninspired. It was generally seen as a harmless, albeit forgettable, popcorn flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and humorous lead performance.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and unoriginal action sequences.

  • Considered an entertaining, if unremarkable, comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented. However, similar films in the genre often appeal to viewers looking for straightforward entertainment with comedic elements.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of "Beauty on Duty" films, with this installment often being referred to as "Beauty on Duty: The Kickstart Home Invasion" in some international markets, though it is a standalone story.

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