The Movie Emperor (2023) (2024)

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2023

红毯先生

Directed by Ning Hao

Synopsis

In an attempt to win back the public's interest, has-been Hong Kong film star Lau Wai-chi makes a comeback film with a major director. To prepare for his role as a peasant farmer in the 1960s, he travels to the mainland China countryside to experience rural life there, but his arrogance triggers a series of farces.

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Cast

Andy Lau Tak-Wah Pal Sinn Lap-man Rima Zeidan Daniel Yu Ning Hao Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei Tony Leung Ka-fai Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah Wong Jing Zhang Zixian Eliz Lao Zhou Wei Sunny Sun Xue Baohe Ma Dong Ruoqing Liu Xiao Wei

DirectorDirector

Ning Hao

ProducersProducers

Wang Yibing Winnie Liao Xing Aina Daniel Yu

WritersWriters

Liu Xiaodan Wang Ang Zhao Tian You

EditorEditor

Du Yuan

CinematographyCinematography

Wang Boxue

Executive ProducersExec. Producers

Andy Lau Tak-Wah Dong Ping

Production DesignProduction Design

Hsu Kuei Ting Zhang Xiaobing

ComposersComposers

Raymond Wong Ying-Wah Huang Zhengzhong

SoundSound

Wang Danrong

Studios

Huanxi Media Group CMC Pictures 坏猴子(上海)文化传播有限公司

Country

China

Primary Language

Chinese

Spoken Languages

Alternative Titles

Hong Tan Xian Sheng, 全民明星, Something about Us, 영화의 황제, 紅毯先生, Император кино, Ông Hoàng Thảm Đỏ

Genres

Drama Comedy

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Premiere

15 Sep 2023
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (3)CanadaToronto FilmFestival

13 Oct 2023
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (4)South KoreaBusan International Film Festival

14 Oct 2023
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (5)ChinaPingyao International FilmFestival

25 Oct 2023
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (6)JapanTokyo International FilmFestival

17 Mar 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (7)FinlandSHelsinki CineAasia

28 Apr 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (8)ItalyFar East FilmFestival

Theatrical limited

10 Feb 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (9)USA

Theatrical

10 Feb 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (10)China
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (11)SingaporePG13

29 Feb 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (12)Hong Kong

15 Mar 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (13)China

Digital

17 Aug 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (14)China

Physical

18 Jul 2024
  • The Movie Emperor (2023) (15)Hong Kong

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The Movie Emperor (2023) (16)Canada
15 Sep 2023
  • PremiereToronto FilmFestival
The Movie Emperor (2023) (17)China
14 Oct 2023
  • PremierePingyao International FilmFestival
10 Feb 2024
  • Theatrical
15 Mar 2024
  • Theatricalre-release
17 Aug 2024
  • Digital
The Movie Emperor (2023) (18)Finland
17 Mar 2024
  • PremiereSHelsinki CineAasia
The Movie Emperor (2023) (19)Hong Kong
29 Feb 2024
  • Theatrical
18 Jul 2024
  • PhysicalBlu-ray
The Movie Emperor (2023) (20)Italy
28 Apr 2024
  • PremiereFar East FilmFestival
The Movie Emperor (2023) (21)Japan
25 Oct 2023
  • PremiereTokyo International FilmFestival
The Movie Emperor (2023) (22)Singapore
10 Feb 2024
  • TheatricalPG13
The Movie Emperor (2023) (23)South Korea
13 Oct 2023
  • PremiereBusan International FilmFestival
The Movie Emperor (2023) (24)USA
10 Feb 2024
  • Theatrical limited

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  • Review by Will Sloan ★★★

    A little bit all-over-the-place, but as far as self-reflexive movies where ageing Hong Kong icons play fictionalized versions of themselves and interact with animals, this Andy Lau vehicle handily beats Jackie Chan’s Ride On.

    One of several movies I’ve seen at TIFF this year from all over the world that’s partly about online “cancel culture.” Stray question: how did they get that joke about China eradicating poverty past the censors?

  • Review by Lynn Betts ★★★½

    TIFF #35
    *World Premiere*

    THE MOVIE EMPEROR, with Chinese superstar Andy Lau (playing Dany Lau) as its lead, is a mashup between THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT and LOST IN TRANSLATION, but with the biggest threats being cancel culture and PR nightmares.

    A lot of the wit, cultural references and inside jokes were definitely lost on me, as the roughly 95% Chinese audience was constantly erupting in laughter to lines and situations I assume were lost in translation. Some universal comedy of errors throughout I found to be quite entertaining.

    Andy Lau was there to introduce the film and most of the main actors were in attendance and on the red carpet as they weren't affected by the strikes. The energy in the auditorium that night was greater than the film itself.

    Even if it wasn't entirely for me, the film sure does have its audience.

  • Review by Realkinoshit ★★½

    What if this isn't just a movie, but Andy's documentary? 💀 Maybe in some reality, he really got canceled for being too dedicated and getting involved in animal safety issues.

    I don't know if y’all has checked out TikTok in China, but well-known actors like Andy Lau and Tony Leung are now "forced" to make shortsto promote their new films, doing or saying things that are super awkward and don't fit their image at all, just to appeal to younger audiences. Every time I see it, I feel bad for them 💀 bro did not sign up for that shit 💀 So when Andy Lau's character in the movie expresses his frustration about making shorts, I feel like it's his…

  • Review by Jaime Rebanal 🇵🇸 ★★★★

    TIFF 2023 #41: Gala Presentations (World Premiere)

    Funny to see a movie that skewers film festival culture have its world premiere in what arguably is North America's largest film festival, but at the same time, I can't help but find a lot of this funny for the fact that it's really testing the Chinese censors every opportunity it has. There's a joke at the start about a Jackie Chan-like star named "Jacky Chen" making everything about himself, even where he's not around, but also one about China completely eradicating poverty. At a certain point you just can't help but wonder how this movie got made.

    But at the same time, I think it's very funny seeing Andy Lau play a role that's so self-deprecating. I don't quite think this film's commentary on the state of the exploitative nature of the film industry is anything revelatory, but it's still very funny.

  • Review by Justin Decloux ★★★½

    What if Andy Lau, the most popular HK/musician ever, was a vain asshole who was jealous of Jackie Chan winning an award? Funny stuff, even if it's seemingly reliant on your knowledge of Andy and the HK movie/music industry in a way I can only lightly grasp, but I can enjoy him being amazed by squishing chairs in a *gasp* 'regular' motel.

    Dry as a bone. Very episodic. Doesn't build to enough of a big climax. Never properly acknowledges the scene in FUTURE COPS where Andy Lau plays Mario.

  • Review by Kevin L. Lee ★★★★

    The best drop kick in movie history.

  • Review by ndc32002 ★★★

    china's entry into the worst person in the world film pantheon

  • Review by David ★★★½

    This is all Jackie Chan’s fault

  • Review by Avalyn Wu ★★★★

    Andy Lau's TÁR, where he discovers that you don't fuck with peasants, capitalist investors or netizens, the three true classes of Chinese society. Try too hard to triangulate and you will be crushed by all. Unless you stake your moral claim, no sympathy will be given.

    Seen at ACE Cinema (Housha Branch) in Beijing

  • Review by dantesring ★★★★½

    THE MOVIE EMPEROR tackles the narcissism of stars and the culture that loves to take them down. In the end everyone looks ridiculous and leaving the theater I had a big sense of melancholy about the whole situation. It was more of a self reflective frame of mind thanks to the quality of film.
    The movie is definitely a satire but a mild one. This seems to have a lot to do with the culture. Our main character's livelihood is at risk but the higher stake comes from embarrassment.
    Andy Lau perfectly captures a star whose life no longer operates in reality. He has grown so accustomed to maintaining his image that he is willing to go to great lengths…

  • Review by Pondheart ★★★ 2

    คนจะดัง ช่วยไม่ได้

  • Review by 🍟McMaggie Cheung ★★★★

    [DCP]
    [HOYTS Cinemas District Docklands]

    Quite possibly the best thing we’ll ever get to imagining Andy Lau (playing himself as Lau Wai-Chi 刘伟驰 instead of his real name Lau Tak-Wah 刘德华, or Dany Lau as his Western name) as an arrogant arsehole of a Hong Kong movie star. Not only was this supposed to be a satire on the Chinese film industry and international film festivals, but a curious look into celebrity life. There’s a few filmmaking sequences that were very interesting to watch, particularly the craziest one later in the third act. But we also get to dive down into the fictional Hong Kong star’s downfall of his attempt to becoming a serious actor in a serious film production,…

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