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The third film in the series finds McDull and his friends satirically exploring different roles in [[society]]. |
The third film in the series finds McDull and his friends satirically exploring different roles in [[society]]. |
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== Plot == |
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McDull is not the brightest kid on the block, but he continually tries to do his best and please his mother. Although it seems that he may not be destined for great things in life as his mother wishes, McDull never gives up. |
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The story focuses on several tales about [[McDull]] and his childhood. This is told as a narrative reflection of a now adult [[McDull]]. These tales muddle up in imaginative uses of [[Cantonese]] and heaps of local [[Hong Kong]] culture. From tales about a [[Turkey meat|turkey]] dinner to dreams of following in [[Lee Lai-shan]]'s footsteps, McDull faces ebbs and flows with his demanding but devoted mother. |
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There is a significant amount of material in the movie which is culturally relevant to Hong Kong. For example, a large proportion of the humour and appeal of the movie arises from its complex wordplay and subtle hints of Hong Kong's historical legacy and dynamic. |
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The songs featured in the film are bright and beguiling, and are not overbearing as some musical animations are likely to become. The film's animation is trouble-free and colourful changing at times as stories alter, but echoing the fashion of the innovative artwork. It uses a number of contemporary [[Computer Graphics]] animations in several scenes to illustrate an urban Hong Kong, but it skillfully shows Hong Kong as the dirty [[conurbation]] it is rather than the high-pitched clean cityscape that many travel advertisements like to portray. |
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The genial and timid piglet McDull has cheered up the lives of kids, professors, housewives and CEOs, because he epitomises the uncontainable and happy-go-lucky spirit of Hong Kong. His no-holds-barred porcobiography is a frame-by-frame account of life growing up in the slums of [[Shamshuipo]], set against the colourful campaign of a post-97 Hong Kong trudging along regardless of downturn woes. Pouncing shots of busy [[Kowloon]] streets, slimy cafés, plus sights and smells of local flavour fused with animation, live object shooting and 3-D computer graphics define the film. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*Wu Qibai |
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*[[Ronald Cheng]] |
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*Chen Kaiqiao |
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*Wang Xinyou |
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*[[Gigi Leung]] |
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*[[Anthony Wong |
*[[Anthony Wong (Hong Kong actor)|Anthony Wong]] |
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*[[Sandra Ng]] |
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*Zhang Zhengzhong |
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*[[Josie Ho]] |
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*Pen Deno |
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*[[Shawn Yue]] |
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*Li Yijin |
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*[[Daniel Wu]] |
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*[[Jan Lamb]] |
*[[Jan Lamb]] |
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*Huang Weiwei |
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*[[Francis Ng]] |
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*He Dazhen |
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*[[Nicholas Tse]] |
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*Lan Haotian |
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*[[Jaycee Chan]] |
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*Kiyoshi |
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*[[Michael Miu|Miu Kiu-Wai]] |
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*Li Weiyue |
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*[[Cheung Tat-Ming]] |
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*Wang Yanjie |
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*[[Alex Fong Lik-Sun]] |
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*Jian Guojun |
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*[[Isabella Leong]] |
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*Yang Wenbo |
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*[[Miki Yeung]] |
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*[[Wayne Lai|Lai Yiu-Cheung]] |
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*[[Christopher Doyle]] |
*[[Christopher Doyle]] |
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*Shang Yixuan |
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*[[Bibi Zhou]] |
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*[[Venus Wong]] |
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*[[Steven Cheung Chi-Hang|Steven Cheung]] |
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*[[Frank Welker]] |
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*[[Huang Lei]] |
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*[[Li Yundi]] |
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== Soundtrack cover == |
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* Distribution company: Laser Video |
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* Track: |
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# It was when Wong Mei was giving birth... |
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# Cherry Chan and Real Man (Theme Song) |
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# Spring Field Hua Hua Kindergarten Song |
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# All Things Bright And Beautiful |
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# Prague Square |
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# There are two big bags in the big bag |
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# Magic |
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# The Song of Li Gen |
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# Mozart Piano Sonata K.331 Andante Grazioso |
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# Scherzo No.1 in B minor，Op.20 |
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# Jump up HIGH!! |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| Directed by | Samson Chiu |
| Written by | Brian Tse |
| Produced by | Peter Chan Brian Tse |
Production company | Morgan & Chan Films |
| Distributed by | Sil-Metropole Organisation |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 min. |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
McDull, the Alumni (Chinese: 春田花花同學會; pinyin: chūn tián huā huā tóng xué hùi) is a 2006 Hong Kong live action/animated film directed by Samson Chiu. It is the third film adaptation of the popular McDull comic book series, following My Life as McDull, and McDull, Prince de la Bun. The film features a large ensemble cast of many of Hong Kong's cinematic icons.
The third film in the series finds McDull and his friends satirically exploring different roles in society.
Plot
McDull is not the brightest kid on the block, but he continually tries to do his best and please his mother. Although it seems that he may not be destined for great things in life as his mother wishes, McDull never gives up.
The story focuses on several tales about McDull and his childhood. This is told as a narrative reflection of a now adult McDull. These tales muddle up in imaginative uses of Cantonese and heaps of local Hong Kong culture. From tales about a turkey dinner to dreams of following in Lee Lai-shan's footsteps, McDull faces ebbs and flows with his demanding but devoted mother.
There is a significant amount of material in the movie which is culturally relevant to Hong Kong. For example, a large proportion of the humour and appeal of the movie arises from its complex wordplay and subtle hints of Hong Kong's historical legacy and dynamic.
The songs featured in the film are bright and beguiling, and are not overbearing as some musical animations are likely to become. The film's animation is trouble-free and colourful changing at times as stories alter, but echoing the fashion of the innovative artwork. It uses a number of contemporary Computer Graphics animations in several scenes to illustrate an urban Hong Kong, but it skillfully shows Hong Kong as the dirty conurbation it is rather than the high-pitched clean cityscape that many travel advertisements like to portray.
The genial and timid piglet McDull has cheered up the lives of kids, professors, housewives and CEOs, because he epitomises the uncontainable and happy-go-lucky spirit of Hong Kong. His no-holds-barred porcobiography is a frame-by-frame account of life growing up in the slums of Shamshuipo, set against the colourful campaign of a post-97 Hong Kong trudging along regardless of downturn woes. Pouncing shots of busy Kowloon streets, slimy cafés, plus sights and smells of local flavour fused with animation, live object shooting and 3-D computer graphics define the film.
Cast
- Wu Qibai
- Chen Kaiqiao
- Wang Xinyou
- Anthony Wong
- Sandra Ng
- Zhang Zhengzhong
- Pen Deno
- Li Yijin
- Jan Lamb
- Huang Weiwei
- He Dazhen
- Lan Haotian
- Kiyoshi
- Li Weiyue
- Wang Yanjie
- Jian Guojun
- Yang Wenbo
- Christopher Doyle
- Shang Yixuan
- Venus Wong
- Frank Welker
- Huang Lei
- Li Yundi
Soundtrack cover
- Distribution company: Laser Video
- Track:
- It was when Wong Mei was giving birth...
- Cherry Chan and Real Man (Theme Song)
- Spring Field Hua Hua Kindergarten Song
- All Things Bright And Beautiful
- Prague Square
- There are two big bags in the big bag
- Magic
- The Song of Li Gen
- Mozart Piano Sonata K.331 Andante Grazioso
- Scherzo No.1 in B minor，Op.20
- Jump up HIGH!!
External links
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