Hong Kong Synopsis
笑林小子
A high school loser dreams of winning the heart of the principal's daughter, but his chances are slim as long as her bruiser boyfriend's around. Fortunately, a chance meeting with a pair of Shaolin-trained kids (previously seen in DRAGON FROM SHAOLIN) gives him the fighting skills needed to come out on top. An unusual but entertaining blending of teen romantic comedy and martial arts slapstick
The 1993–1995 Hong Kong Window
71 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Shaolin Popey sits at position #54.
Other Titles From Mei Ah Entertainment
The 1990s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Shaolin Popey premiered. 215 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #629 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (25th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.5 points below the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Comedy productions specifically: #203 of 266 (top 76%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Mei Ah Entertainment |
| Runtime | 1h 35m |
| Release Date | August 5, 1994 |
| IMDb | tt0111765 |