A monkey trainer whose act goes wrong after an alien crash lands on Earth and injures his monkey. Desperate to perform the act, he attempts to train the alien instead, though is punished after the alien regains his powers.
Acting
Huang Bo's physical comedy is masterclass
Practical Effects
The alien suit is gloriously ridiculous
Direction
Ning Hao balances satire and slapstick
Director
Ning Hao
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Xu Zheng plays the alien under heavy makeup; he's also a major producer who greenlit the film's budget personally.
The film satirizes China's 'crazy rich' nouveau riche alongside American imperialism—rare for a mainstream Lunar New Year blockbuster.
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