What a beautiful movie!

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Lovely movie with additions of wonderful CG effects and hilarious scenes to laugh out loud with a tragic moment in the end which turned out to be a blessing in making a child realize the value of his father words...Stephen Chow did a pretty good job. acting by characters is really good esp.by the children's and class teacher... Diki did nice acting precisely showing his emotions and feelings throughout the movie. Alien character is very cute just like a stuff toy with beautiful faces...Nice conception and deliverance of idea through a movie. Music is also good esp.the song I LOVE YOU,,, above all money is not everything...For me a must watch movie to relax

This film reveals the foreign ways and humor of a different culture, but it is still very cute and funny. One characteristic of foreign (more specifically Asian) films is that they come off as very UNpretentious - as comparable, American films would invariably be seen as corny and phony. I'm not sure if Asian film-makers are aware of this phenomenon (my guess is that they are not), but I hope they DON'T become aware of it - as they would surely get the chemistry wrong with a more contrived outing. To talk about specific plots or meanings would basically ruin anyone's experience when first watching this movie; but there are very funny references to the film maker's earlier, extremely funny movie "Kung Fu Hustle" (I wish more artists, of all genres, could/would do this in humorous, creative ways). Bottom line, this is an innocent and very humorous film...one of those 'feel good' movies you just want to veg in front of and not think too much...just ENJOY!!

I have been a faithful reader of IMDb reviews for years and for years I have been postponing creating an account so that I can add my feedback every time I finish watching a movie. CJ7 was the film that made me finally break down and do it.I only know of Shaolin Soccer and Kungfu Hustle by reference, but after watching CJ7, I have decided I must watch those two, although I have learned by reading other reviews on CJ7 that these movies are very different.CJ7 is a beautiful film that was definitely made with kids in mind but adults can enjoy immensely. This Asian gem will make you laugh and smile while shedding a tear or two, all at the same time.The first thing that struck me as excellent was the photography and I immediately remembered thinking the same thing about other Asian movies I have watched in the past. Then, it was the CGI, which I never expected to be this good in this type of flick. Also, how nothing in this film seemed remotely unfamiliar, no matter how different my culture and the culture of the characters here may be. And last, but by no means least, the music selection. Not many Americans are familiar with Boney M --which is a real shame--, but they were very famous in many other countries and the second "Sunny" came on the first time, it planted a big smile on my face. There's also the scene where CJ7 is working his most crucial magic. All sounds are muted and the song takes over. This definitely worked for me and the song selection was impeccable. "I love Chopin" was a real pleaser too.I finished watching CJ7 thirty minutes ago and definitely wish the movie was still going. In fact, I can't wait to watch it again soon.Do not only your children, but also yourself a favor and watch CJ7. You will not regret it.

Given that this was written as a kids film I think it absolutely hits the mark and then some, but if you are expecting Kung Fu Hustle's biting humor or the physical comedy of Shaolin Soccer then you find it here (at least not all).The film made me laugh and it made me cry (but then I am a total sap and prone to crying). I watched it to make sure it was OK to show to my kids. After watching it I would have no problem showing it to any kid, although as was mentioned by another reviewer you might want to be there to cuddle with the kids when the sad bits hit.Looking forward to Chow's next venture. This will be one more of his DVDs to end up on my shelf.