| I guess it makes sense that Dean Shek directing a drama would somewhat equal the manic energy he puts forth when on-screen. While no one can claim he's not being sincere in this story about children wanting to reunite their parents, every single mood is in typical Hong Kong cinema overdrive to the point of being genuinely irritating. One half of the kids is so obnoxious you want to strangle him, Dean Shek's supporting role as the warm grandpa generates annoyance instead and the melodramatic turns in the story are on the verge of hysteria so it's really hard to feel when everything is right up in your face. Still, it's a recipe of its time and A Family Affair became another success for Cinema City. Best part for the rest of us is another fine Sam Hui theme song and Olivia Cheng in a bikini. Melvin Wong co-stars. |
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