A Bride for a Ride
A Bride for a Ride is a 2009 Hong Kong television series based on the traditional Pingtan story of the same name. Set during the prosperous Ming Dynasty of China, the drama revolves around the rich and influential Wong family and their comedic ties with Chow Man-bun, a young and handsome scholar who has a specialty in cross-dressing. To prove his worth to Wong Sau-ying, his ideal lover, he cross dresses as a beauty in a lantern festival so he can get closer to her. Sau-ying's older brother, Tiger Wong, sees Man-bun's beauty and kidnaps him home. A Bride for a Ride consists of elements of Cantonese opera. Chin Kar-lok, who stars as Tiger Wong, is also the drama's action choreographer.
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Plot Summary
A cynical advertising executive finds herself in a race against time to find a husband before her younger sister's wedding. She enlists the help of a charming but down-on-his-luck bartender who seems to be the only one willing to help her navigate the treacherous dating scene. As they go on a series of disastrous dates, she begins to realize that the man she's been searching for might have been by her side all along.
Critical Reception
A Bride for a Ride was generally met with lukewarm reviews from critics and audiences, who found it to be a predictable romantic comedy. While some praised the chemistry between the lead actors, others felt the plot was formulaic and lacked originality. The film did not achieve significant critical acclaim or widespread popularity.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers a by-the-numbers romantic comedy plot that offers few surprises.
- While the lead actors have some chemistry, the narrative feels uninspired.
- A predictable story with a resolution that can be seen coming from a mile away.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not prominently featured for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was released direct-to-video in many regions, contributing to its limited exposure and critical discussion.
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