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From popular Chinese actor/director Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer) comes CJ7, a story about hope and love through the character of a boy and an alien. CJ7 is a great watch for anyone, which contains many golden and hilarious moments.
CJ7 is mainly a representation of hope. Dicky, the main character in the movie, is from a poor background. However, he is enrolled in an expensive private school, where he cannot seem to fit in. Upon receiving CJ7, a lovable alien character, he instantly becomes selfish, and wants the alien to take care of all of his problems. Some acts involve cheating on tests, and getting back at classmates. Eventually, CJ7 refuses to accommodate Dicky’s requests, knowing that life problems must be solved fairly and on your own. Towards the end, Dicky realizes that CJ7 was sent to him by God, as a token of hope. Even though he was in a tough situation in the present, things will work out in the future.
Also, CJ7 represents the need to look inside oneself for answers, rather than be dependent on God/other people to find the answers to our questions. At first, Dicky thinks CJ7 will permanently eliminate his life’s hardships. Soon, he realizes that is not the case. The alien was there to help Dicky find the answers to his problems from within, in order to build a better future for himself/his family.
Highly recommended, CJ7 is an emotionally uplifting foreign film, with a great message for everyone; portrayed by a cute, innocent-looking alien. Although Kung Fu Hustle and Shaolin Soccer were not incredible movies, CJ7 surpasses both of them in many aspects. Hope is always around the corner, it just isn’t wrapped in such an obvious package.
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