Long before he dominated global box offices with Kung Fu Hustle and Shaolin Soccer , Stephen Chow delivered one of the most brilliant and biting parodies in Hong Kong cinema history: . Released in 1994, this film isn't just a 007 send-up; it’s a masterclass in "mo lei tau" (nonsensical) comedy that blends high-stakes espionage with absurd slapstick and sharp political satire. The Plot: A Butcher with a License to Kill
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: Unlike the broad comedy of Austin Powers , Chow plays his role completely straight. His unwavering confidence while testing obviously useless gadgets—like a "super" shaver that is actually a hairdryer—is where the film’s funniest moments live. Long before he dominated global box offices with
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