I recently watched the film, From Beijing with Love (1994), which is a Hong Kong action and comedy film directed by none other than Stephen Chow. Whenever I see Stephen Chow in a film, I expect entertainment - I was not disappointed. It was a direct spoof of the James Bond series but... a very cooked one at that.
Forget about the plot. Forget about any character development. It's all about the humour. Some of the scenes in this film are very, very funny. You watch some scenes and begin to wonder how it is even possible for someone to come up with such a random storyline - this question is beyond both you and me. Only Stephen Chow knows the answer.
If you haven't seen any Hong Kong films, let this be a warning. The humour is very culturally specific - most people will find the jokes and gags very stupid and lame, but for those who truly understand Hong Kong cinema, this is just another classic comedy.
In fact, the humour is consistent with other HK comedies that I have watched... which have also been directed by Stephen Chow. The jokes themselves aren't particularly smart or witty - it's the randomness of it all. It makes for quality viewing, especially when you aren't sober.
Here are some of my favourite gags from the film:
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