This spin-off to the God of Gambler series is easily one of Chow’s funniest pieces, and this is largely thanks to its hilariously unpredictable ‘mo lei tau’ comedy. To prove his skill and win her hand, Sing must gamble his way to the top through Hong Kong’s most prestigious gambling tournament. However, as Sing begins to make a name for himself through his abilities as the ‘Saint of Gambling’, he quickly finds himself in trouble with the ‘God of Gambling’ after falling in love with one of his henchwomen Yee-mung (Sharla Cheung). When ‘Blackie Tat (Ng Man-Tat) discovers his nephew Sing’s (Stephen Chow) mysterious ability to see through objects, he naturally tries to exploit this talent for money by adapting Sing’s skillset to the field of gambling. An epic sequence of flying kicks, betrayals, and 1,080 degree spins then ensues, with Sing finding himself locked in a standoff between his morality and his chances of survival. However, this all ends up blowing up in his face when the real Axe Gang comes knocking after catching word of Sing’s scuffle with both the locals and actual gang members. In order to survive, Sing tries (and fails) to extort the residents of Pig Sty Alley alongside his sidekick (Lam Chi-Chung) by masquerading as members of the violent Axe gang. Kung Fu Hustle ’s plot revolves around Sing (Stephen Chow), a small-time crook who is convinced that 'good guys never win' due to the humiliation he experienced when standing up against bullies as a child.
Action-packed, funny, and even poignant at times, the film’s 11 prestigious awards are surely a testament to both its memorable quality and international success. With all its hidden wires, trick camera angles, trampolines, and special effects, Kung Fu Hustle is easily the most technically impressive film on the list.
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