On March 9, QQ reported that the film The Legend of the Lady Soccer , directed by Stephen Chow, has updated information on Douban with a cast including Kwan Hoi San, Cheung Siu-Fai, and the famous actress Le Nhi Ba… The casting of the renowned Hong Kong artist Le Nhi Ba in the lead role has sparked a lot of mixed reactions.
According to QQ , Le Nhi Ba is known as a rising star in the entertainment industry. Although she possesses a unique charm, her acting skills often receive criticism from audiences. The strong point of Le Nhi Ba is her popularity, as millions of fans always flock to her in every artistic activity.
However, Le Nhi Ba has yet to achieve any significant accomplishments in the film industry. Therefore, being cast in The Legend of the Lady Soccer is both an opportunity and a challenge for her.
On the other hand, audiences feel that Stephen Chow’s prime days are over. Yet, this remark surfaced when Stephen Chow was still organizing a global casting call for the film The Legend of the Lady Soccer . This project has been in preparation for nearly two years, and audiences believe that Stephen Chow’s choice of a new face is a gamble. Ultimately, Le Nhi Ba was selected.
Because of this, many viewers feel that Stephen Chow is making a mistake in casting a newcomer without much fame and has to rely on popular stars with a huge fanbase.
According to QQ , among the main cast, only Cheung Siu-Fai has received positive reviews for his acting ability. She once won the Golden Horse Award for her performance in Hello, Liyuan . The male lead, Kwan Hoi San, along with Le Nhi Ba, Chu Kieth Quang, and Lam Duan are the stars causing controversy.
Another reason leading Stephen Chow to receive criticisms is the lack of creativity in the script. Previously, the movie The Legend of the Lady Soccer (2001) won nine prestigious awards in Hong Kong, including Best Film and Best Actor for Stephen Chow. Currently, Stephen Chow cannot think of a new storyline but is planning a female version of The Legend of the Lady Soccer , aiming to capitalize on the fame of the blockbuster to attract viewers.
However, The King of Comedy based on The King of Comedy (1999) has failed, and the project The Great Escape was also criticized as a poor-quality remake that cannot compare to the original The Great Escape (1995). This shows that the classic films of Stephen Chow have not been successful.
Stephen Chow and the production team have tried to incorporate humor and creativity into their films. However, the absurd humor style of Stephen Chow is no longer popular, and not every audience can fully understand and appreciate it. Therefore, projects that “recycle old materials” from the king of Hong Kong comedy are all considered failures.
