Enter the Fat Dragon

Enter the Fat Dragon is a martial arts comedy directed by Kenji Tanigaki & Aman Chang. The film follows Fallon Zhu (portrayed by Donnie Yen), a demoted Hong Kong cop sent to the records department after stopping a bank robbery that causes significant citywide destruction. The demoting, and breakup with his fiance Chloe (portrayed by Niki Chow) causes Fallon significant weight gain. However, Fallon is later tasked with transferring a criminal suspect to Japan. Yet, when the suspect dies, and Fallon believes foul play is involved with Yokuza boss Shimakura (portrayed by Joey Tee), Fallon fights for justice - and to win back Chloe.

I really enjoyed this film despite some shortcomings. The action scenes are a little over the top but they usually always are in these martial arts comedies. I really liked Fallon's character along with Thor (portrayed by Wong Jing), who is a former inspector in the Hong Kong Police Department that helps Fallon in Japan. I also liked Shimakura as he wasn't the super weak villian but offered a good fighting scene himself.

The issue with the film is the plot was a bit weak. I think the ties between the Yakuza and Japanese police could've been better developed. Also, the Chloe/Fallon love story made almost a separate film that I feel like could've been left out (although I understand its relevance for the end of the film).

Overall, this is an enjoyable martial arts comedy that isn't going to win any awards but is worth the watch - 6/10.

Donnie Yen fan favourite, is the only reason to watch this. First 30-40 minutes are a good mix of action and comedy. Then the plot gets a bit out of focus and several things do not make much sense. Fat Donnie is too good in action scenes and too young in make up, but still enjoyable. Other than that, the movie lacks in character and you will only remember the good fights.

ENTER THE FAT DRAGON shares a title with a Sammo Hung kung fu flick of 1978 but there the similarities end. This is notable for being a typical Hong Kong action comedy with Donnie Yen, with the twist that Yen plays the role (for the most part) in a fat suit. It's an unusual bit of spectacle for sure, although never quite convincing as the suit looks too rubbery for that. The plot involves Yen's cop heading off to Japan to escort a criminal while at the same time trying to restart a failed romance. The female roles are criminally underwritten (including Teresa Mo's) but there's a fun role for producer Wong Jing who even gets to fight. There are fun film references, some dodgy comedy that doesn't really work too well, and plenty of well choreographed action that generally hits the mark.

Well... basically 0 fat shaming. Donnie gaining weight gives nothing to the plot. Comedy movie that makes 0 jokes about him being fat. Not once he got tired because of the extra weight or jokes about him getting stuck or fighting with food. The fighting was pretty good. Without that it's a 3/10 movie. The only time anyone called him fat he took it like a champ and he was like: Im fat?!?! you are a toothpick! And the skinny guy almost died in shame...

Seems movie was to be made for Jackie Chan, but director gives this chance to Donnie Yen. Movie is totally Jackie style type. Entertainer and some really comical scenes. Donnie perfects his role and a brilliant make over for fat inspector. Easy fights for him and acting for comical situations makes us this movie watchable till end. Climax is good and end is expected. Watchable for Donnie yens' lovers for kung fu fights with comedy story. .