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Born to Gamble

1987 · 101 min

A breezy, silly romantic comedy that bounces from one absurd gambling caper to the next, never taking itself seriously.

Directed by
Wong Jing
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Overview
Alex is the smart one who claims first place in every human endeavor. To be true, he really excels in all forms of gambling. Alex likes to help people. Thus, when his old friend Fung is jilted by a rich girl, he immediately takes Fung to a slave auction in the Philippines. There, Fung buys a woman of beauty and femininity. Alex himself falls in love with Mina, who is deadly against gambling. She would break ties with anyone found to be gambling...
How it feels
Light, whimsical, romantic and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Love, friendship, obsession, identity
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Directed by
Wong Jing
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour6
Realism5
Romance5
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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