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| Chinese | 万万没想到 |
| Directed by | Show Joy |
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| Edited by | Yang Xiao |
| Music by | Yasuharu Takanashi |
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| Distributed by | Bona Film Group [2] |
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Running time | 96 minutes [3] |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | US$50.29 million [4] |
Surprise is a low-budget [5] 2015 Chinese fantasy comedy film directed by Show Joy. [6] [7] It is based on a Youku web series of the same name by Show Joy but with a different content. [5] It had wide previews on 12 and 13 December and was released on 18 December 2015. [6] [7]
Plot
The movie tells the story of Wang Dachui (Bai Ke), a youth blessed with some magic powers who often dreams of being the chief demon of the Stone Ox Village. One day, he meets with a surprise, which happens to be the arrival of the Tang Sanzang ( Chen Bolin) and his three disciples, and his life meets with an unexpected change.
As for Tang Sanzang and his three disciples, while they find Wang Dachui boring beyond explanation, a magical story of love and killing is about to unravel for both parties. [8]
Cast
- Bai Ke [7] as Wang Dachui, the main protagonist of the movie.
- Yang Zishan [7] as Su Xiaomei, Wang Dachui's love interest.
- Chen Bolin [7] as Tang Sanzang
- Liu Xunzimo [7] as Sun Wukong
- Mike Pirath Nitipaisankul [7] as Zhu Bajie
- Show Joy [7] as Sha Wujing
- Ma Tianyu [7] as Murong Bai, Wang Dachui's love rival and a resident in the Stone Ox village.
- Eric Tsang [7] as the Earth God (cameo)
Reception
The film grossed US$17.5 million from previews on 12–13 December 2015. [2] It grossed US$24 million on its opening weekend. [9]
References
- ^ "万万没想到 (2015)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). Douban. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b Frater, Patrick (14 December 2015). "China Box Office: 'Point Break,' 'Surprise' Share Chart Honors". Variety. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "SURPRISE (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (5 January 2016). "China Box Office: 'Detective Chinatown' Wins Weekend, 'Mr. Six' Shows Staying Power". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ a b Papish, Jonathan (14 December 2015). "On Screen China: 'Surprise'!—Low-Budget Web Series Adaptation Wins the Weekend". China Film Insider. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ a b Tartaglione, Nancy (14 December 2015). "Katniss Retakes No. 1 From China 'Surprise'; 'Good Dinosaur' In 3rd; 'Sea' & 007 Round Out Top 5 – Intl Box Office Final". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "万万没想到 (2015)". movie.douban.com (in Chinese). Douban. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "万万没想到在线播放-动作片116吧影音-旦旦影视网-旦旦TV最新电视剧电影在线高清观看(旦旦影院)". dandan88.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (20 December 2015). "'Star Wars' Rules Galaxy; What Else Is Up At The International Box Office". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
