San jaat si mooi

I watched this film based on all the good audience reviews I read. If anyone wants to see 2 fine actors such as Daniel Wu and Miriam Yeung performing in a wonderful, charming, romantic comedy then I'd have no hesitation in recommending ...Drink Drank Drunk.

If on the other hand staring at Daniel Wu for 2 hours would be entertaining for you, then Love Undercover is just the ticket!

Miriam plays a lovably dumb Policewoman who stumbles her way onto a case involving triads. Hunky Daniel plays the son of a triad who becomes enamoured by Miriam. Miriam likes Daniel but wonders is he or isn't he (a triad). The majority of the target audience are probably also wondering is he or isn't he (gonna take his shirt off).

This film is basically Police Academy set in Hong Kong. It's a little silly, a little juvenile, and also a little charming. It's good but not that good.

Well, the 2002 Hong Kong romantic comedy can be summarized fairly quickly: as it is a very standard romantic comedy.

But there is more to the movie that just that. Sure, the storyline is fairly straight forward and generic, following the traditional blueprint of how to construct a romantic comedy. But this Hong Kong movie from 2002 manages to go a bit beyond your average romantic comedy.

The storyline is laced with great situational comedy, and the cast in the movie delivers spot on performances, which greatly helps setting the movie aside from many other romantic comedies from the same era. The storyline is actually rather enjoyable in "Love Undercover" (aka "San jaat si mooi").

And the impressive cast ensemble that appear in the movie definitely helps to flesh out the characters in the movie in a very believable manner. The chemistry between lead performers Daniel Wu and Miriam Chin Wah Yeung is really good and believable, and they make a very nice couple on the screen. But "Love Undercover" is more than just those two; it also boasts some nice performances from the likes of Shiu Hung Hui and Yiu-Ming Lee to mention the most recognizable of support casted actors.

If you enjoy romantic comedies and have a liking for the Hong Kong cinema, then this 2002 movie is definitely well-worth sitting down to watch. I was thoroughly entertained by the story and was enjoying the movie as a whole.

My rating of "Love Undercover" lands on a six out of ten stars.

Although Love Undercover isn't one of the best movies around, I believe it's worth watching. Fans of the romantic comedy genre and of Hong Kong stars Miriam Yeung and Daniel Wu as both the male and female leads, will find this movie worth their while. The suddenly flamting Daniel Wu seems to be everywhere these days and he'll probably go up from there. Miriam Yeung is adorable - it is no wonder why she is at the top of the box office. She'so at the top of her league - undeniably the best comedic actress around today. Sammi Cheng - she's hot on your tail! Pick it up - it'll give you some laughs and eye candy as well. :)

surprisingly salaeble last year but comments went very extreme. perhaps hong kong's undergoing a transformation in culture. to those who in it find nothing enjoyable may also find nothing funny and even feel uncomfortable in this comedy. there seems to be a stab at the traditional value although not so sharp is it. so no wonder some people really get riled with its style. but something traditional or conventional is still preserved. like Pretty Woman, the love story offers a every-girl dream - a charming, rich and loyal boy friend. quite entertaining and some parts even moving. reason of course is not the main concern. in fact everything goes crazy. but can audiences other than those living here can grasp the humour ??? that's a question. perhaps it can be viewed as a key to understand the philosophy of new generation. the style reminds me of Johnny English. so take it easy. it's a nice comedy but please don't expect too much. 5/10

Daniel Wu and Miriam Yeung fit particularly well into their roles and give a solid performance. There are some interesting plot twists and turns, though the editing falls short. The lines are well-designed for a rom-com and the music score simply makes it more hilarious.