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The overarching theme of Chicken and Duck Talk – the conflict between tradition and modernity – is still relevant in today's age. A beautiful manifestation of the struggles faced by small, family-run businesses amidst the rise of mammoth franchises, it blends drama, comedy, and social commentary, providing an honest depiction of everyday pressures.
99 minutes. Country. China. Language. Cantonese. Chicken and Duck Talk ( Chinese: 雞同鴨講; Jyutping: gai1 tung4 aap3 gong2; lit. 'Chicken with Duck Talk') is a 1988 comedy film starring and co-written by Michael Hui. It is directed and co-written by Clifton Ko. The film deals with the conflict that ensues between the proprietor of an old ...
by Kozo: Michael Hui and Clifton Ko's 1988 comedy Chicken and Duck Talk is relevant even today. About a roast duck restaurant threatened by the opening of a nearby fried chicken fast food joint, the film is an enjoyable laffer that serves up plenty of the slapstick, overacting and situation comedy that fans of Hong Kong comedies are used to.
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- Ronny Yu Yan-Tai
- Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
- 1988
Nov 25, 2005 · Chicken And Duck Talk is justly famous in the history of Hong Kong films. It’s well-made, it was a fresh look at ordinary urban Hong Kongers, and it’s funny. Still. Despite some of the background looking a tad dated, the message and the comedy still shine. Michael Hui, the creative talent behind this and other films, gives us a lot to think ...
Feb 28, 2015 · Though this is the case with ‘Chicken And Duck Talk’ this is still a quality slice of Michael Hui’s refined brand of Canto-comedy. With another winning cast to back him up, Hui delivers an always watchable and occasionally hilarious production that works on a number of different levels.
One of Hong Kong’s best-loved screen comedies, Chicken and Duck Talk in 1988 uproariously flew the flag for local traditions struggling to survive. The setting is Ah Hui’s Restaurant, where dismal service and a complete lack of hygiene aren’t enough to stop customers streaming in for the Cantonese specialty of barbequed duck. But all that changes when a Western fast food joint opens ...
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This comedy about a roast duck restaurant threatened by the opening of a nearby fried chicken fast food joint qualifies as a classic thanks to its satirical look at Hong Kong culture and its strong understanding of local people. It’s also side-splittingly funny and remains relevant even today.
