The Wildgoose Chase (1990) [N/A]
Featuring:
James Wong, Kwong-Leung Wong, Lei Lam
Written by:
Roman Cheung
Directed by:
Simon Yip
Release Date:
October 12, 1990
Original Title:
不文小丈夫
Alternate Titles:
Bu wen xiao zhang fu
The Wild Goose Chase
不文教父带你嫖韩日
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
Gold Spring
Production Countries:
Hong Kong
Ratings / Certifications:
HK: IIB
Runtime: 85
Chung, Yam and Koo work for the same advertising agency. Chung is a philanderer. Yam lives with his girlfriend who is a TV reporter, requiring irregular working hours. Koo's wife puts a tight leash on his social activities and this makes him feel bored. The trio are going on a business trip to Korea on the expenses of the company. Tasteless comedy ensues.
There have been a few of these types of films made in and around this time starring James Wong regarding businessmen who go on business trips to other countries. Little time is spent actually working, more is spent on carnal pursuits. In essence, this is a sex comedy about how "successful" they will be on the trip. Its flagrantly tasteless, does not raise the stock of anything Korea related and is has little moral center. The comedy is slapstick, some of it works, some not. There is some nudity here also. Basically, this is a genre film, pretty much for men and devoid of any wish for a film award. In other words, it aims low and succeeds. Whether you'd want to see it depends on the subject and your taste. Its neither good nor bad, it has its place alongside other sex comedies. Caveat emptor.
