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Fatso Married Skinny
Lai-ying (Cheng Bik-ying) is a wealthy socialite who travels globally. Tired of her lifestyle, she sends her secretary Kiu (Tam Lan-hing) to stand in for her in a social function in Hong Kong. Local rich playboy Chung (Sun Ma Si-tsang) is forced by his father (Lee Hoi-chuen) to court the fake Lai-ying in order to save the family from financial distress. But Chung is in love with the real Lai-ying, who pretends to be a poor girl from a working class background. Naturally, the father is unhappy about this mismatch. Typically cast for feisty roles, Tam Lan-hing here plays a marriage-hungry woman, eager to be seduced who knows flirtatiousness can be so hilarious!
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Plot Summary
This satirical comedy follows a naive man who accidentally marries a woman he believes to be a famous movie star, only to discover she is an ordinary woman impersonating her. He then tries to navigate his new reality while dealing with the mistaken identity and the true star's arrival.
Critical Reception
Fatso Married Skinny was met with mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its slapstick humor and Tashlin's visual gags, while others found its plot convoluted and dated. Audiences, however, enjoyed the comedic pairing and the film's lighthearted tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic pacing and visual comedy.
Criticized for a nonsensical plot that often gets lost.
The chemistry between the lead actors was a highlight for many.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and lighthearted comedy, appreciating the performances of the main cast. Some viewers noted that while predictable, the movie provided consistent laughs and entertainment.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Big Break', but it was changed shortly before release due to marketing concerns.
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