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Shanghai Kiss (2007)

Kelly Hu , James Hong , Kern Konwiser , David Ren  |  NR |  DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Kelly Hu, James Hong, Byron Mann, Ken Leung, Hayden Panettiere
  • Directors: Kern Konwiser, David Ren
  • Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Starz Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: October 9, 2007
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000UR9QTO
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,444 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Set in two dichotomous worlds, Shanghai Kiss tells the story of a Chinese-American actor who doesn't quite fit in anywhere. In his hometown, he's considered a foreigner even though he's American. And in his family's native China, his mannerisms make him stick out in sea of familiar faces. Ken Leung (The Sopranos) does a wonderful job portraying Liam Liu, a complicated young man whose flirtation with the teenage Adelaide (Hayden Panettiere, Heroes) is reminiscent of Timothy Hutton's cautious infatuation with the Natalie Portman character in 1996's Beautiful Girls. It could've been played a little creepy, but the relationship between the unlikely couple is sweet. When Liam inherits his grandmother's estate in Shanghai, he travels to China thinking he will sell the property and head back home. But "home" becomes a more elusive concept when he realizes that his feelings are torn between two countries and, with the meeting of Micki Yang (Kelly Hu, X2), two women. There are several moments when the film has the feel of an afterschool special (Liam's father blaming him for his mother's death), but overall Shanghai Kiss tells a love story in an honest, if not completely realistic way. Feelings aren't cut and dried, and people aren't interchangeable. --Jae-Ha Kim

Product Description

Liam Liu (Ken Leung) is a 28-year-old Chinese-American actor struggling in Hollywood. Adelaide (Hayden Panettiere) is a 16-year-old free-spirited genius still in high school. But when a grandmother who Liam's never known leaves him a family home he's never seen, he takes a first-time trip Shanghai that will change both their worlds forever. If life is all about possibilities, can love survive a cultural divide and a huge age gap? Kelly Hu and Joel David Moore co-star in this smart and sexy romantic comedy about discovering who you are, finding where you belong, and sacrificing anything for the one person who could mean everything.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film about Asian American identity October 8, 2007
Format:DVD
This is a great film about an Asian American coming to terms with his heritage and his American upbringing, as well as reconciling his romantic lives. It touches upon Asian American alientation that many Asian Americans can relate with.

A MUST BUY in my opinion.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of romantic comedy October 10, 2007
Format:DVD
Heartfelt and wonderful performances by the leads. Shanghai Kiss is an underated film that warms the heart. Hayden Panettiere steals your heart and Ken Leung provides emotional depth and a complex, flawed lead.

Leung's chemistry with his pal is priceless.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Shanghai Crush October 22, 2007
By P. Chen
Format:DVD
Don't just Netflix it. Buy it! The plot was so original and unique in so many different ways. The dialogue of Ken Leung was downright spotless. Hayden Panettiee's is growing and I don't mean her age. She hones into the character of Adelaide. If your an Asian-American and you're reading this review, I suggest you to chase this DVD and study it like a f**king text book. The film deals with lost identity, something every Asian-American (male) goes through in life. It's a reflection of Hollywood, romance, miscommunication, social association and reality. Most importantly...finally a Chinese leading male actor gets its!!
The only flaw with the DVD features that there is no subtitles and the behind the scenes were 'ehh'.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Movie About Love And Identity June 27, 2008
Format:DVD
I got this movie as part of the Amazon Vine program in the UK, it was one of those moments where you simply just select an item because it's free and you know that you only have to write a review for it afterwards. I chose this movie as it starred Hayden Panettiere and I've become a fan of her acting from her role as Clare in the hit TV series Heroes. I have to admit that I didn't expect much, I expected a low budget movie with very little acting talent (with the exception of Hayden & Leung of course.) I was extremely surprised as I was given much, much more than I had expected. I was given a love movie that set the standard for which all other movies should try to aim for, it was intelligent, funny and heartwarming. The characters were believable and portrayed those who faced a genuine struggle, not only with their heart but with their identity; at least that's the struggle that faces Ken Leungs character, Liam Liu.

The story revolves around a struggling American Asian actor called Liam Liu, one day after being rejected from an audition for a toothpaste commercial he's forced to ride the bus home as his car was towed due to unpaid parking tickets. While on the bus he meets a flirty, sweet and intelligent teenager called Adelaide and they quickly become friends but although "Addy" looks at Liam as her Boyfriend he doesn't feel that way, or at least he thinks he doesn't. One day he receives a call from his alcoholic Father to inform him that his grandmother has died and left him her $500,000 house in Shanghai. He goes over there with the intention of selling the house, but while there he falls in love with the house and a new girl called Micki Yang.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful movie , highly recommended March 30, 2008
Format:DVD
It's a shame this movie wasn't given more exposure, especially with the rise in popularity of Hayden Panettiere. Hopefully a studio will pick up the film and release it in theatres. Wonderful chemistry between the two leads and the ending was as heartfelt as that in the movie "ONCE" (also an Indie film).
Loved the cinematography, the film sequences in Shanghai really brings out the beauty of the city, definitely had the feel and quality of a film on a much larger budget.
Excellent score, especially loved Hayden's song "Home" during the closing credits, wish they would release a soundtrack for the film, haven't been able to find the song anywhere, including Hayden's website or her fanclub's.

All in all, I was very pleasantly surprised with this film and believe it or not this was my first introduction to Hayden Panettiere (haven't watched Heroes, but will be checking it out now, and became an instant fan.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars buy it January 18, 2008
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
great movie, it encompasses a captivating story line and solid acting. At the end of the movie, you will really care about what happens to the characters. a really good coming of age film, too bad it wasn't shown in mainstream cinemas.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than Lost in Translation November 13, 2007
By P. Do
Format:DVD
I saw this movie and I have to say that it plays out better than Lost in Translation, even without the support of a studio. People did not fall in love in this movie because of a forced situation, but because it happens. Yet it also plays out being a foreigner in a different land (the taxi scene really had on the floor)
Granted, some of the scenes in China could have used some big budget helpbut it was a great movie and really brings out feelings of being an assimilated Asian American in the United States and rediscovering your roots. Granted I felt the ending was a tad weak... but it was possibly most realistic. This movie earns an extra star because I left watching this movie with something extra, and it has James Hong who played Lo Pan from "Big Trouble in Little China" so it get's a 5 and I will recommend it to all.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars SHANGHAI KISS - A GEM November 8, 2007
Format:DVD
Ken Leung is deeply moving as Liam in the film "Shanghai Kiss." This film goes right to the heart as it explores what this unemployed actor feels like at 28 with no job prospects or close family connections. He is deeply depressed that he is financially dependent on his disapproving father. He can not find or give love as he doesn't understand himself. Hayden Paniettiere, a kooky and smart teenage friend, provides Liam with an anchor of companionship. She glows as an example of strength, fun, and positive energy. Liam is confused and embarrassed as he he is drawn to her because of their age difference. Joining Liam on his painful journey of self and the answers he needs to begin a fulfilling life is very satisfying. This movie is thoughtfully written and beautifully acted.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written but well executed
In the end, i could not decide if the goal of the story was to successfully string along hot White jailbait fantasy trophy girl just until she turns 18 in order to legally deflower... Read more
Published 17 days ago by T. Stilwell
3.0 out of 5 stars Poor sound quality
The DVD didn't seem to be authentic. The sound quality was poor. The background noise interfered with the character's dialogue throughout the movie. Very annoying. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie.
Great movie about love, lost, and life! The stars are great and the plot is very unique. I really do not believe there is another movie like this out there.
Published 5 months ago by H. Lu
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I was Liam! lol
I loved this movie! I am Asian American and I have watched a lot of Asian American films before. I seen a lot of bad Asian American films, but I can tell you that this one is worth... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Der
3.0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Two Cities
There is much to like about this film and if you loved 'Lost in Translation' this is well worth a look. Read more
Published on March 21, 2011 by debbie8355
2.0 out of 5 stars Shanghai Kiss
'Shanghai Kiss' stated off by seeming to be a pretty promising film and after about an hour quickly descended into a big disappointment. Read more
Published on February 2, 2011 by Spider Monkey
5.0 out of 5 stars aging-dragon
Funny , fast, and interesting but relevant insights to a Chinese-American perspective on life in the US and the connection they might feel when in China. Read more
Published on May 20, 2010 by R. Lew
5.0 out of 5 stars Shanghai WOW!
Great movie, At first I didn't know if I should get this, But I'm glad I did. This movie has great scenery and good acting.
Published on June 27, 2009 by irocudont
2.0 out of 5 stars Dateline's How to catch a Predator?
This movie is about Liam, a late 20ish Chinese-American male who is struggling to become an actor in LA, CA. Read more
Published on September 11, 2008 by M. MOUA
4.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
It's kinda unrealistic, com on a hot 16 yrs. old blonde girl hit on asian man. But it's all about his sucky life(funny), but all we do just enjoy the movie without complain! Read more
Published on July 13, 2008 by GEORGE R. LEVESQUE
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