Be Somebody

Charlie Chan films were better than this second-rate mystery about a film crew that has a secret killer among them. It's more of a who-is-it? Than a whodunnit. We are supposed to watch the film transfixed and guess who among the crew is the killer. There is only one problem. Nobody cares about the film crew or anyone in it. There is no character development of any of the characters, so why should we care about them? This is a common error of a young writer and obviously, a young writer was responsible for this script. Next time, they will hopefully remember to flesh out the characters before killing them off.

The movie was entertaining, even if the plot felt somewhat far-fetched and the character's actions didn't always make sense. Honesty I think maybe that was the point and I just don't fully grasp Chinese comedy style, I am more of an Asian horror fan. I think really it comes down to how differently humor is written in different cultures. Overall it was a fun watch and the acting was great.

Based on my own viewing experience, I feel that this film involves women, the problems of Chinese films, capital and other fields. And each character has its own distinct character characteristics. The early stage of the movie fully shaped the character image, a little boring, but it made a lot of foreshadowing for the back, and there was a lot of foreshadowing in the movie. It has the feeling of an O. Henry-esque ending.

They came to the scene of the murder to make themselves famous, and the purpose changed from selfish desire to for others, achieving "fame".

The above is a personal opinion only.

This movie is not your average run-of-the-mills big budget heavy CG'ed boring plot movie that is so typical of Chinese production over the past few years. It is a very special movie, that walks a fine line between comedy, satire, suspense and mystery. And the director shows strong composure in keeping everything in balance while moving the plot along that fine line, which is not easy at all.

The plot is smart, albeit maybe a little unrealistic (but it's a movie!) The acting is good, the movie started off as a comedy but I was involved in all the characters and quite moved towards the end.

Sure the movie is not without its flaws, but overall it was entertaining, it was moving, and it is not predictable. And to top it all off, it is brave given the political situation in China to make a movie with this message. I was quite pleasantly surprised and entertained by this flick, well done.

This movie is a complete disaster from start to finish. The artificial acting is so over-the-top that it detracts from the story and makes it impossible to fully immerse oneself in the plot. The dialogue is also extremely exaggerated and often cringeworthy. The filmmakers appear to have no respect for regional time and space, as every location seems to have a full sense of Beijing dialogue, regardless of where the story takes place. The cinematography and editing are also lacking in quality, making the film look cheap and unprofessional. It's as if the filmmakers took a script and just went wild, producing a reality show-like spectacle that is full of low-quality production values. The characters are equally uninteresting, making the movie a tedious and unengaging experience. If you're looking for a good movie, this is definitely not it. The best way to experience this movie is to watch a five-minute highlight reel on TikTok, as the complete film is not worth the time or effort.