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Big Brother
大師兄
2018 111 min China, Hong Kong 12+
★6.6
Action, Drama, Comedy
Director: Ka-Wai Kam
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Description
A soldier-turned-high school teacher uses unusual methods to reach to a class of poor students, while dealing with a greedy entrepreneur and his gang of fighters as well as the government.
US Gross:
$85,624
Starring
Donnie Yen
Actor
Joe Chen
Actor
Ming-Kit Lok
Actor
Key opinion
Big Brother is a lighthearted, family-oriented action drama centered on Donnie Yen's charismatic portrayal of an unconventional teacher. While the film attempts to balance social commentary on education with martial arts, it is hampered by a formulaic, cliché-ridden screenplay and thin character development.
| Acting | Donnie Yen serves as the film's primary strength, delivering an energetic and believable performance that manages to elevate the lackluster material. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on derivative, banal tropes reminiscent of Western 'tough teacher' films, leaving the plot feeling predictable and lacking in dramatic depth. | |
| Runtime | The film attempts to cover too many interpersonal relationships within its limited duration, resulting in underdeveloped characters and a lack of narrative focus. | |
| action | The role of the action sequences is divided: some viewers appreciate the high-quality, dynamic choreography, while others argue that the fight scenes feel tacked on and disconnected from the film's core message. |