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Look for a Star

Original title: Yau lung hei fung
  • 20092009
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
718
YOUR RATING
Look for a Star (2009)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Inspired by the relationship between Stanly Ho and his fourth wife, Angela, it's a romantic comedy about a billonaire who falls in love with a feisty casino dealer. Rated PGInspired by the relationship between Stanly Ho and his fourth wife, Angela, it's a romantic comedy about a billonaire who falls in love with a feisty casino dealer. Rated PGInspired by the relationship between Stanly Ho and his fourth wife, Angela, it's a romantic comedy about a billonaire who falls in love with a feisty casino dealer. Rated PG
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
718
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andrew Lau
  • Writers
    • Cindy Tang(screenplay)
    • James Yuen(screenplay)
    • Koon-Nam Lui(assistant screenplay writer)
  • Stars
    • Andy Lau
    • Shu Qi
    • Hanyu Zhang
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Lau
  • Writers
    • Cindy Tang(screenplay)
    • James Yuen(screenplay)
    • Koon-Nam Lui(assistant screenplay writer)
  • Stars
    • Andy Lau
    • Shu Qi
    • Hanyu Zhang
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Sam Chingas Sam Ching
    Shu Qi
    Shu Qi
    • Milan Sitas Milan Sit
    Hanyu Zhang
    Hanyu Zhang
    • Lin Jiuas Lin Jiu
    Denise Ho
    Denise Ho
    • Jo Kwokas Jo Kwok
    • (as Ho CC)
    Ka Wah Lam
    Ka Wah Lam
    • Tim Maas Tim Ma
    • (as Lam Kar Wah)
    Xinyi Zhang
    Xinyi Zhang
    • Shannon Fokas Shannon Fok
    David Chiang
    David Chiang
    • Uncleas Uncle
    • (as John Chiang)
    George Lam
    George Lam
    • Mr Yamazakias Mr Yamazaki
    • (as Lam)
    Rebecca Pan
    Rebecca Pan
    • Sam's Motheras Sam's Mother
    Maria Cordero
    • Auntieas Auntie
    Tat-Ming Cheung
    Tat-Ming Cheung
    • Tommyas Tommy
    • (as Cheung Tat Ming)
    Raymond Cho
    Raymond Cho
    Monie Tung
    Yuen-Yan Lo
    Yuen-Yan Lo
      Ella Koon
      Ella Koon
      • Chihuahuaas Chihuahua
      Lok-Tung Po
      • Yumias Yumi
      • (as Po Po)
      Weiying Pei
      Weiying Pei
      • Fannyas Fanny
      Wen Xue Yao
      • Sawaraas Sawara
      • Director
        • Andrew Lau
      • Writers
        • Cindy Tang(screenplay)
        • James Yuen(screenplay)
        • Koon-Nam Lui(assistant screenplay writer)
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        Look for a Star is a Hong Kong and Chinese co-production that marks the sixth collaboration between producer, director, and cinematographer Andrew Lau and Cantopop singer and actor Andy Lau. It is also the second film collaboration between Andy Lau and actress Shu Qi. Both actors and the director worked together on the 2002 science fiction action film, The Wesley's Mysterious File, although Andy Lau had expressed wanting to make a romantic comedy with Shu.

      User reviews4

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      Top review
      6/10
      A heart-warming romance movie.
      Look for a star is a romance movie with a stellar star-studded cast. Andy Lau, Shu Qi etc. As such, one would expect this movie to be a relatively outstanding one. But apparently the predictable story-line is not captivating enough. As the movie progresses on towards the mid part, my friend who was sitting beside me even fell asleep periodically. Fortunately, the movie starts to pick up after that.

      The main characters in the movie, Andy Lau and Shu Qi both acted well. However, I find the character: Lin Jiu played by rising star Zhang Hanyu to be the best as it was the most touching one because his circumstances and constraints are something that most people can relate to. I actually feel for him.

      Though at times the movie can be a little boring, there were some scenes that are actually quite touching that will pull your heart strings and give you a warm feeling.

      This movie is not really recommended for young children as they might not be able to understand the emotions being acted out and the complexities of some scenes. But still, this is a relatively good movie to catch for it motivates me to pursue my love interest and happiness. You will feel the same way too.

      I give it a 6/10.
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      • Feb 8, 2009

      Details

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      • Release date
        • January 23, 2009 (Hong Kong)
      • Country of origin
        • Hong Kong
      • Official site
        • Official site (Hong Kong)
      • Languages
        • Cantonese
        • Mandarin
        • English
      • Also known as
        • 遊龍戲鳳
      • Filming locations
        • Hong Kong, China
      • Production companies
        • Media Asia Films
        • Huayi Brothers Media
        • Basic Pictures
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      • Gross worldwide
        • $17,386,063
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 57 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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