Fresh
True to its title, this energetic Hong Kong comedy trades primarily in off-color gags, yet its tone, like that of John Waters's films, is so playful and inclusive that it's unlikely to offend anyone.
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
Overview
Struggling movie producer To Wai-chen needs money for child support, so he reluctantly agrees to film a softcore remake of a Chinese classic.
Director and cast
- Edmond Pang Director
- Chapman To Man-Chat as To, Wai Cheung
- Dada Chan Ching as Popping Candy
- Ronald Cheng as Brother Tyrannosaurus
- Lam Suet Cast
- Kristal Tin Yui-Nei as Tsang Lai-fun
- Jim Chim Sui-Man as Guan Foh Lau
- Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei as Quin Lau / Lau Sin-yee
- Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong Cast
- Susan Shaw Yam-Yam as Yum Yum Shaw
- Hiro Hayama as Himself
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
54%
Tomatometer
Fresh
"Vulgaria" is certainly crude, but most of its amusing vulgarity is discreetly held off screen.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
Rotten
A broad, cartoonish -- and decidedly filthy -- satire of moviemaking is as sophomoric as they come.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Fresh
The film boasts the spontaneity of a French New Wave romp, while including raunchy gags worthy of The Hangover and Clerks II.
Mark Jenkins, NPR
Rotten
The film's kinky energy eventually wanes, the pileup of profanities losing its initial zing.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
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