Chinese movie guide for 2016 Spring Festival
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Editor Note:
The Spring Festival has become one of the hottest climaxes of the year and a gold season for any blockbusters set to make box office records. Three rival giants will open the Year of the Monkey on Feb. 8, 2016. China.org.cn will preview the most outstanding pieces to be released during and after the Chinese lunar New Year.
"Mermaid"
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"Mermaid" |
Director: Stephen Chow
Starring: Deng Chao, Kitty Zhang Yuqi, Jelly Lin Yun, Show Lo and Kris Wu
Release Date: Feb. 8, 2016
"Mermaid" is a science fiction comedy directed by China's "King of Comedy" Stephen Chow, though the genius comedian is more comfortable this time around being a director rather than an actor. The film is the most anticipated film in this season as Chow has been absent from the movie landscape, spending three years working on it. The story will have an environmental protection theme and will touch on romance between humans and mermaids, according to its trailers. However, Chow hasn't shown the film to any audiences, fans or film critics alike, maintaining an air of mystery, and repeatedly described it as "invincible." Fond memories of Chow's films and his own brand helped it earn the biggest presales of this season, but whether the film will entertain audiences and reach the heights of anticipation remain to be seen and will affect its future box office grosses.
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