Reviewed by: capuchin Date: 02/06/2004 Summary: Original.....? Are you mad??? I'm sorry, but I haven't seen this film. And I'm also sorry to say - I doubt it is "original". You see, I HAVE seen the cover art (for the DVD) and the image of Leslie and the child bears a remarkable similarity to an "older" film (that is MUCH older). As does the main plot about a man "adopting" an abandoned baby. Oh yes, and the TITLE..... "The Kid" was made by Charlie Chaplin in 1924! Why should I bother watching a remake?

Reviewed by: Inner Strength Date: 08/22/2002 Summary: Very good The Kid has an extremely original concept to it, which is one of the main reasons I like this film (see Ryans review for a summery of the story). The story is original, very interesting and highly enjoyable. Although it’s a light hearted drama, that should be no reason to put people off, as it’s filmed in such a unique way. The acting is also excellent, and this is the best acting I’ve seen from Leslie Cheung within the last 10 years. Both Ti Lung and Carrie Ng are also pretty good. The only down side to it is the predictability of several parts of the film, which could have easily been changed to give the viewer a bigger surprise. I’ve had this one lying about for ages, and this is the first time I have ever seen it. I must say, that I do now regret not seeing it earlier. Recommended. [4/5]

Reviewed by: ryan Date: 11/21/1999 Summary: Kid, The (1999) Did you remember the group of filmmakers and directors that gathered last year to make movies? They were quiet after last year's 'Beast Cops' (1998), but now they're back with another movie -- Jacob CHEUNG Chi-leung's 'The Kid'. Movies about children are rare in Hong Kong cinema. The last one I can remember is Derek YEE Tung-sing's 'My Dad is a Jerk' (1997). 'The Kid' kicks off during the Asian Financial Crisis, with a Fund Manager called Wing (Leslie CHEUNG Kwok-wing) losing all his clients' money in an afternoon. On his way home, he finds a baby abandoned in a luxury ship and decides to take care of it. Four years later, Wing has done well with the kid Ming (YIP Tuen-lam) and is on good terms with his neighbours like Lan (NG Kar-lai) and Sir Lung (TI Lung). Meanwhile Kwan (Kei-kei), the kid's mother, becomes chairlady of a charity fund. When one of Wing and Lan's projects, a children's home, opens they accidentally meet ...... 'The Kid' is centred on the relationship between Wing and the kid Ming. Wing is a character without hope or future; to a certain extent, he's avoiding facing his failure. Though he takes care of the kid, he doesn't really have the energy for the job and so Ming ends up hanging around in the streets all day. Jacob CHEUNG Chi-leung has done a good job in presenting Wing's character, the dialogue is sparing but powerful. 'The Kid' is also a story about the lower classes. In this respect, I think it might have been more realistic if it had cast new faces instead of the stars on show. The use of Leslie CHEUNG and Kei-kei is probably marketing-driven. But Leslie CHEUNG, TI Lung and NG Kar-lai have all performed well anyway. Leslie CHEUNG, playing a guy who once failed to face his loss and is now trying to face it again, acts particularly well. There's also a romantic sub-plot. Lung (TI Lung) has a yen for Lan (NG Kar-lai), but can't work up the nerve to tell her. The director uses this to balance out the movie and relax things a bit, as the part for Wing and Ming can get heavy. It works well. The role of Kwan (Kei-kei) stands apart from others. In the movie, Kwan is trying to face up to her mistake in abandoning her baby. Unlike lots of movie, Jacob does not labour the character development. This is a good thing for the movie, otherwise the audience would find it too heavy to accept. The kid YIP Tuen-nam's performance is very smart. He is cute and intelligent, adding zest to the film. Sometimes he carries the scenes. In short, 'The Kid' is a movie about how people face their failure. Most of the characters are going through hard times but trying to keep some hope for future. The kid YIP Tuen-nam is impressive while the script manages to keep things relaxed and engaging.