City of SARS (2003)

City of SARS (2003)
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Take a look at the lighter side of a deadly epidemic as the daily routines of three everyday Hong Kong denizens are forever affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in director Cheng Wai Man's topical comedy. In the first tale, entitled "Frontline," a frightened doctor who refuses to treat SARS patients for fears of catching the disease finds the tables suddenly turned when he himself is diagnosed with SARS. In "Victims," a young woman quarantined in her apartment building for ten days during a SARS outbreak finds that her neighbor has a most unusual surprise in store for her. The final tale, entitled "Affected," concerns a prosperous businessman who, after discovering that his latest venture has been tainted by the deadly disease, attempts to acquire it himself so that he may die and escape his mounting debt. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Steve Cheng Wai Man
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DVD
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Synopsis of City of SARS

Take a look at the lighter side of a deadly epidemic as the daily routines of three everyday Hong Kong denizens are forever affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in director Cheng Wai Man's topical comedy. In the first tale, entitled "Frontline," a frightened doctor who refuses to treat SARS patients for fears of catching the disease finds the tables suddenly turned when he himself is diagnosed with SARS. In "Victims," a young woman quarantined in her apartment building for ten days during a SARS outbreak finds that her neighbor has a most unusual surprise in store for her. The final tale, entitled "Affected," concerns a prosperous businessman who, after discovering that his latest venture has been tainted by the deadly disease, attempts to acquire it himself so that he may die and escape his mounting debt. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
Steve Cheng Wai Man
Categories:
ComedyRomance
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Denna B.

This title contains three weak, loosely connected stories that are not the least bit humorous. The stories include uncommitted doctors and nurses who don't inspire hope, sappy relationships that aren't believable and a simple minded businessman that is irritating instead of funny. The acting, directing and writing are below the standard of a TV show. The subtitles frequently flashed across the screen way too fast. The audio defaults to stereo. As for extras, there's a trailer for the movie that is not subtitled in English. Not recommended.

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Jenifer Kate B.

The first story takes place at a hospital where Kristy Yeung is a nurse. It made me feel like I was a germaphobe with some of the scenes. The second story is about a woman living in a building that gets quarantined because of a SARS outbreak. She's depressed immediately because her boyfriend has been avoiding her and he doesn't even call after they are sent to the camp. She makes friends with a man who seems to go out of his way to make others happy. This story was the best one, romantic and sweet. In the third story, Eric Tsang plays an obnoxious man who I think had won the lottery at some point prior and now own restaurants and karaoke establishments. Due to the SARS outbreak his businesses are losing money. His assistant suggests suicide so his sister can have the insurance money. Comical in an annoying sort of way.

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