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Gorgeous
玻璃樽
1999 121 min Hong Kong, Taiwan PG-13 18+
★6.6
Adventure, Action, Comedy, Romance
Director: Vincent Kok
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Description
When Ah Bu, a girl from a small fishing town in Taiwan, finds a glass bottle with a romantic message, she travels to Hong Kong to find her prince charming. As it turns out, her prince charming, Albert, happens to be gay. But all is not lost when Ah Bu meets the dashing Chi Wu. Meanwhile, Ah Bu's boyfriend from Taiwan comes looking for her, as the action and romance follow Ah Bu back to Taiwan.
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Shu Qi
Actor
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Gorgeous (1999) marks a deliberate and courageous departure from Jackie Chan’s typical martial-arts heavy filmography, focusing instead on a tender, fairy-tale romance. While some audiences were surprised by the shift toward melodrama, the film is widely praised for its lighthearted charm, elegant fight choreography, and genuine emotional warmth.
| Originality | The film succeeds as an experimental shift, replacing high-stakes action with a refreshing blend of romance, comedy, and melodrama. | |
| Acting | Shu Qi anchors the story with a charming, optimistic performance that provides a perfect romantic counterpart to Chan. | |
| Direction | The fight scenes are meticulously crafted and elegant, prioritizing competitive sportsmanship over the typical gritty violence of the genre. | |
| Acting | Jackie Chan’s portrayal of a romantic lead is polarizing; some find his vulnerability endearing and courageous, while others feel his performance in romantic scenes lacks natural ease. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure and pacing divide viewers, as some appreciate the deliberate, contemplative tempo of the romance, while others find the fairy-tale plot occasionally thin or slow. |