Gorgeous

Gorgeous

She wanted adventure. In Hong Kong she found her match.

Directed by Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu

Produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest

1999121 min6.5 / 10

A buoyant romantic adventure comedy that blends martial arts action with a charming love-triangle setup, driven by playful energy and genuine warmth.

When Ah Bu, a girl from a small fishing town in Taiwan, finds a glass bottle with a romantic message, she travels to Hong Kong to find her prince charming. As it turns out, her prince charming, Albert, happens to be gay. But all is not lost when Ah Bu meets the dashing Chi Wu. Meanwhile, Ah Bu's boyfriend from Taiwan comes looking for her, as the action and romance follow Ah Bu back to Taiwan.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Gorgeous end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Gorgeous scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Gorgeous sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Gorgeous easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Gorgeous violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Gorgeous, and what each one shares →

Like Gorgeous

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Gorgeous

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Gorgeous, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Gorgeous, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Gorgeous, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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