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The Family Strikes Back
Professor Kiu is a mad scientist who developed mental disorders from grieving the death of his son. Kiu orders his assistants to kidnap men to his lab, located in a private container on a vessel, for experiments. Police inspector Uncle Wah had sent his subordinates to gather evidence in the vessel, but failed to find any. Shek La-mai, an acrobatic performer and a former commander of the Special Duties Unit is a single father of three children. One night during a performance with his protege, Lam Hong, witnessed and intervened in a kidnapping incident by Kiu's henchmen, and the two became targets of Kiu. On the other hand, Uncle Wah discovers Shek's resemblance to a Japanese scientist named Toyota, who colluded with Kiu. Wah formulates a plan for Shek to act undercover as Toyota in order to gather evidence from Kiu's lab.
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Plot Summary
A conservative father clashes with his liberal-minded children over their lifestyles and beliefs, leading to humorous and poignant confrontations. As the family navigates differing viewpoints on everything from politics to personal choices, they are forced to re-evaluate their relationships and find common ground. The film explores generational divides and the enduring bonds of family.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its themes predictable and its humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the performances of the lead actors and the relatable family dynamics, though it was not considered a major success.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on tired stereotypes of liberal youth versus conservative parents.
Performances, particularly from Crenna, offer some substance.
The humor often falls flat, failing to land its intended points.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived with a different title and a slightly altered plot, but underwent revisions during pre-production.
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