Gorgeous

Ah Bu, a girl from a tiny Taiwan fishing town, stumbles upon a glass bottle containing a romantic message and sets off for Hong Kong in search of her supposed prince. She discovers that the man she hoped to meet, Albert, is not who she imagined he would be in matters of love. Instead, she crosses paths with a confident, charming stranger named Chi Wu, who stirs her hopes and complicates the quest. Meanwhile Ah Bu's Taiwanese boyfriend appears, chasing after her, and the pursuit lurches between Hong Kong and Taiwan as friendship, deception, and affection collide in a lighthearted mix of danger and flirtation. Comic misunderstandings, bold stunts, and musical interludes punctuate their misadventures as the trio negotiates friendship, desire, and the lure of fame.

Gorgeous was directed by Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu and released in 1999. The project comes from creators Jackie Chan and Law Yiu-Fai, with Chan appearing in a key on screen partnership and Shu Qi delivering a spirited performance as Ah Bu.

Critics treated the film as a breezy blend of action and romance, keeping the tone light even when romance tests loyalties. The plot toys with mistaken identity while highlighting friendship and the pull between duty and affection. Humor often comes from cultural contrasts and timing rather than heavy set pieces.

The movie did not become a lasting culture fixture, yet it captures a moment when Hong Kong cinema looked beyond borders to blend genres. Shu Qi and Jackie Chan supply memorable chemistry that fans remember in discussions of late 1990s action romance, and the film’s playful tone lingers in hindsight.

Box office data for Gorgeous is not widely publicized, and the film is generally considered to have modest earnings in its regional markets. It performed best in Hong Kong and parts of Asia, drawing audiences with star power and a breezy, crowd-pleasing mix of humor and romance.