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Long Life, Happiness, and Prosperity (2005)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:2

Rotten:5

Average Rating:5.3/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Jan 1, 2004 Limited

Synopsis: Set against a background of richly drawn characters, each of whom are exploring their own fate and destiny, the film focuses on the story of Kin (Sandra Oh), a young divorced mother raising her 12... Set against a background of richly drawn characters, each of whom are exploring their own fate and destiny, the film focuses on the story of Kin (Sandra Oh), a young divorced mother raising her 12 year old daughter, Mindy (Valerie Tian). When Mindy sets her sights on finding her mother a new boyfriend by using ancient Chinese magic, the results are unexpected, hysterically funny and heart warming. -- © film Movement [More]

Starring: Sandra Oh, Tsai Chin, Russell Yuen, Valerie Tan

Starring: Sandra Oh, Tsai Chin, Russell Yuen, Valerie Tan

Director: Mina Shum

Director: Mina Shum
Studio: Film Movement

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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
10/11/03
Boston Phoenix

Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity is more often forced than affecting.

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04/27/03
Shlomo Schwartzberg
Shlomo Schwartzberg
Boxoffice Magazine

The cold and dreary weather is a perfect metaphor for the movie itself, which contains few laughs and not much drama.

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02/25/03
Steve Rhodes
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With the sure hand of a skilled miniaturist, Mina Shum has crafted a nearly flawless film.

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02/07/03
Susan Walker
Susan Walker
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The story is smart and entirely charming in intent and execution.

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02/07/03
Liz Braun
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An awkwardly contrived exercise in magic realism.

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02/07/03
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
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The problematic characters and overly convenient plot twists foul up Shum's good intentions.

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01/29/03
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