72 Tenants Of Prosperity

72 Tenants Of Prosperity

Synopsis

In the 1970s, Hong Kong’s rapacious landlords try to evict 72 tenants but sworn brothers Ha Kung (Eric Tsang) and Shek Kin (Jacky Cheung) helped the group of 72 defeat the landlord and landlady and coincidentally rescue Siu To Hung (Anita Yuen) from a planned forced marriage. When both sworn brothers fall for Siu To Hung and propose to her, she flips a coin and Ha wins her hand in marriage. The sworn brothers become sworn enemies and Shek’s hatred fuels intense rivalry against Ha in business dealings. They continue to clash in 2010 and are in competition in the busiest street in the city, which is still home to the 72 tenants.

Official Site: 72.tvb.com

Singapore Release Date: 11th February 2010, Thursday

Running Time: 99 minutes

Ratings: G

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Eric Tsang, Jacky Cheung, Anita Yuen, Bosco Wong, Stephy Tang, Linda Chung, Wong Cho Lam, Michael Tse, Charmaine Sheh, Lam Ka-Tung, Raymond Lam, Fala Chen, Justin Lo

Crew: Director (Patrick Kong, Eric Tsang), Producer (Eric Tsang)

The Trailer

The Review

This is a movie that makes jest and fun of the life in Hong Kong.

Of the previous landmark and unique events that has transpired in the Chinese city, the writers spared no effort to try and tickle your funny bone.

I of course laughed at the parts that I was well aware of, but I was dumbfounded on the insider Hong Kong jokes which I’m not familiar with.

The editing and dubbing could be better, it was a patchy affair, with start-stop scenes that messes with the flow of the movie.

I’ve always loved Hong Kong film, this is no classic of course, but it’s worth your bucks for a weekend watch.

The Good

• Funny references of Hong Kong

The Bad

• Weak storyline
• Terrible editing

Editor’s Ratings