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Spring Fever
Sun Ya-fang, a freshman from college, is wooed by her schoolmates Chen, a boastful and frivolous playboy, and Yang, an introvert, who is simple and honest. Yang's sister teaches him to adopt a more aggressive approach towards Sun. Perturbed by his advances, Sun deflects Yang's attention towards her classmate, Sung. Meanwhile, Sun's cousin, George, returns from abroad and further complicates the situation. Sun falls for George, who is more interested in Sung.
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Plot Summary
A singles tennis tournament becomes the backdrop for romantic entanglements and comedic mishaps. A struggling tennis pro sees his chance at fame and fortune, but also finds himself caught between two women.
Critical Reception
Spring Fever received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor forced. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a limited box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the romantic comedy elements to be uninspired.
The humor was often described as slapstick and lacking wit.
The film was seen as a generic entry in the genre with little to distinguish it.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews and specific audience reactions is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of R-rated comedies in the early 1980s, often focusing on sexual humor and relationships.
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