All's Well, Ends Well
All's Well, Ends Well

All's Well, Ends Well

2012Movie118 minCantonese

Romantic comedy following four couples who meet through a dating website. Four men go on a heroic mission to help four women and wind up experiencing a series of mishaps.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Herman YauGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This Lunar New Year comedy follows a wealthy patriarch who, as his birthday approaches, secretly seeks a way to reconcile his three grown children who have fallen out with him and each other. He employs a young woman to pose as his daughter-in-law, hoping to bring his family back together. Comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements ensue as the family navigates the deceptions and attempts to mend their fractured relationships.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to generally positive reception, primarily praised for its lighthearted, festive atmosphere suitable for the Chinese New Year season. While some critics found the plot predictable and relying on established tropes of family comedies, others appreciated the humor, the star-studded cast, and its overall feel-good entertainment value. Audience reception was largely favorable, enjoying it as a family-friendly outing with plenty of laughs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its comedic performances and festive spirit.
  • Seen as a formulaic but entertaining family comedy.
  • Enjoyed for its lighthearted approach to Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Fun Fact

This film is part of a long-running series of 'All's Well, Ends Well' films, with each installment typically released around the Chinese New Year holiday, featuring a different cast and storyline but maintaining a similar comedic and familial tone.

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