6/10
At least the action hits the mark
28 March 2023
ENTER THE FAT DRAGON shares a title with a Sammo Hung kung fu flick of 1978 but there the similarities end. This is notable for being a typical Hong Kong action comedy with Donnie Yen, with the twist that Yen plays the role (for the most part) in a fat suit. It's an unusual bit of spectacle for sure, although never quite convincing as the suit looks too rubbery for that. The plot involves Yen's cop heading off to Japan to escort a criminal while at the same time trying to restart a failed romance. The female roles are criminally underwritten (including Teresa Mo's) but there's a fun role for producer Wong Jing who even gets to fight. There are fun film references, some dodgy comedy that doesn't really work too well, and plenty of well choreographed action that generally hits the mark.
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