Film Name: 花田喜事 / All’s Well End’s Well, Too / 花田囍事
After watching the entire film, what left the deepest impression was Leslie’s slightly cute “Big-Eyed Brother.” Guan Meiren’s eyes are truly large and beautiful.
Early Hong Kong films truly absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, distilling the finest elements of sun and moon. This period piece borrows the character of Little Tyrant Zhou Tong from Water Margin to tell a heartwarming story of reunion. Though it’s a parody, it’s a remarkably creative one. It masterfully bridges ancient and modern elements, erasing the traces of time. Take the pager frog, for instance—a communication device akin to today’s cell phones, with a reply function that’s nothing short of brilliant. The appearance of the Mercedes horse caught my eye, but no matter how noble you are, you can’t run red lights (lanterns)! Later, the cab horse’s appearance took a dig at drivers taking detours and cheating passengers, elevating the critique to a moral level. Speaking of transportation, let’s also discuss the “local official’s” sedan chair. To prevent sudden braking, the upgraded version added seat belts. The officials, who needed to be honored by their subjects, didn’t forget to shout their own slogan when presiding over court—corruption! Cough cough. Such high-profile behavior—no wonder they fell from grace. The director made a cameo as a pimp (literally a pimp) and playfully roasted several A-list stars: Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, and Andy Lau all got roasted. As for Leslie Cheung’s character name in the film, Da Wei Gao Bo Fei, it’s actually a pun on David Copperfield. Doesn’t that make him sound more like a magician?
Songs erupted at the drop of a hat throughout the film. Andy Lau’s “Yi Qi Zou Guo De Ri Zi” was reworked into “You, me, fields, houses, towers, land.” When the Brother appeared in drag, the Ghostly Bride BGM instantly kicked in (the 1992 version of All’s Well Ends Well also favored this track). At the end, Junru ran while humming Faye Wong’s “Woman Who’s Easily Hurt.” But the absolute classic is “Qiu Shen”—so good it blows your mind. Leslie and Guan Guan teasing each other back and forth, exchanging glances… I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve rewatched that scene. When the song ends, the crowd is still lost in the cha-cha vibe—it’s hilarious. “To be with you, Leslie, is a blessing in three lifetimes. Please be my lover.” I wish I could sing it for you too, Leslie.
Brother Leslie made his entrance with a pout, reminding me of how he once joked on a talk show that his mouth resembled a duck’s. So that’s why you adore Donald Duck? Apparently, fans who knew of his fondness for Donald saved up to gift him plushies multiple times—never imagining he’d actually be a person. Seeing Brother with his flowing locks was heart-meltingly beautiful—a level of beauty I, as a woman, can only envy. Joking aside, casting him in these roles constantly might just bend Yu Zhi straight. His incantations were adorable too: “Mommy, Mommy, soothe me,” “Restore the fundamental law,” and then, “Spilled water can be retrieved.”
Junru and Maomao are both women unafraid to poke fun at themselves, possessing that rare comedic flair for letting loose. Sam Hui and Sammy Hui play mother and son in the show—yes, you read that right. I don’t know much about them beyond their immense talent; they were once giants in their own right. As for Raymond Wong and Michael Ng, need I say more? Even standing there silent, they’d have me in stitches instantly. I searched high and low for James Wong, only to discover he played the Magistrate. The pervy crowd only knows him for always calling Leslie “Brother” whenever they meet—he’s one of Hong Kong’s Four Great Literary Masters.
This film was made after Leslie finished Farewell My Concubine. A fake Yu Ji, but a true beauty!
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