Never Say Die
Never Say Die

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Never Say Die

2017
Movie
100 min
Mandarin

A boxer and a journalist accidentally exchange bodies after they are struck by current, embarking a series of adventures.

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IMDb5.0/10
Google Users68%
Director: Feng XiaogangGenres: Comedy, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A wealthy man discovers he has died and is about to be reincarnated as a pig. Desperate to avoid this fate, he makes a deal with a powerful deity to get a second chance at life. However, his reincarnation is anything but simple, as he is tasked with a series of challenges that force him to confront his past actions and redefine his understanding of life and love.

Critical Reception

Never Say Die was a commercial success in China, appealing to audiences with its blend of humor, action, and fantastical elements. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with praise for its visual effects and comedic performances but criticism for its convoluted plot and reliance on familiar tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a visually engaging experience with impressive special effects.

  • Huang Bo's comedic timing is a highlight, anchoring the film's humor.

  • The plot becomes overly complicated, detracting from the overall narrative coherence.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be entertaining and funny, appreciating the creative fantasy elements and the star power of the lead actors. Some viewers felt the story could have been more streamlined and less predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's fantastical premise, involving reincarnation and supernatural challenges, was a departure for director Feng Xiaogang, who is more commonly known for his realistic dramas.

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