Best Selling Secrets
Wong Ka-Nam disappeared to the United States, leaving behind her son and husband in Hong Kong. When her husband dies in an airplane accident looking for her, Wong Ka-Nam's son, Luk Chit is taken into the custody of her mother-in-law, Ng Hang. After eighteen long years, Wong Ka-Nam wishes to see her son again and returns to Hong Kong. However, she is met with adamant resistance from her mother-in-law, who views Ka-Nam as bad luck, blaming her for the death of her son. Highly protective of her grandson and fearing that Wong Ka-Nam will attempt to take him away, Ka Nam's mother-in-law does everything in her power to keep mother and son apart. However, Wong Ka-Nam is ironically assisted by her own son, who befriends her and secures her office job in his advertising agency.
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Plot Summary
A struggling mystery writer, desperate for inspiration, decides to create a fictional persona. He invents a charismatic, thrill-seeking author named 'Jax' and begins to live vicariously through his creation, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations as the lines between reality and fiction blur.
Critical Reception
Best Selling Secrets received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its unique premise and Jay Mohr's energetic performance. However, some critics found the plot predictable or lacking in depth, leading to a generally lukewarm response.
What Reviewers Say
- Jay Mohr's performance as the charismatic author is a standout.
- The film offers a clever, if somewhat predictable, exploration of writer's block and identity.
- Some found the narrative to be uneven and lacking in substantial development.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but available comments often highlight the humor and the lead actor's charisma as positives, while some express disappointment with the film's overall execution.
Fun Fact
Jay Mohr, who plays the fictional author 'Jax', is also a published author himself, having released a comedic memoir titled 'Gag Reflex'.
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