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Born to Be King
Triad member Chicken is designated by Taiwan's San Luen Gang to marry Nanako, the daughter of the fifth generation leader of the Yamada Gang in Japan. Later, the leader of the triad group gets murdered. Actually, all the San Luen Gang members suspect Chicken attacked their leader Liu, in order to make a chance for him to rule the Gang and thus have adopted an extremely hostile attitude towards him.
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Plot Summary
A group of down-on-their-luck musicians, desperate for a break, decide to impersonate the legendary rock band "Kingfish." Their plan is to perform at a high-profile gig, hoping to fool the audience and management. However, their deception quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series of comical mishaps and dangerous encounters as they try to maintain the charade.
Critical Reception
Born to Be King received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its quirky humor and energetic performances, particularly from its lead cast. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the execution less than stellar, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for its unconventional humor and the cast's commitment.
Criticized for a familiar plot that doesn't quite live up to its potential.
An entertaining, albeit slightly flawed, independent comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was an early work for director Paul Weitz, who would later find greater mainstream success with films like 'American Pie' and 'About a Boy'.
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