Forbidden City Cop (1996) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | Stephen Chow

Title: Forbidden City Cop (1996)

Alternate Title: Daai laap mat taam Ling Ling Fat

Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
Set in Imperial China, Fat is the emperor’s personal bodyguard. Inept in martial arts, Fat designs futuristic inventions and spies on agents of a rival dynasty, exposing their claim of a captured extraterrestrial as a hoax.

Cast and Crew:

• Directors: Stephen Chow, Vincent Kok
• Writers: Stephen Chow, Vincent Kok, Edmond Liu
• Cast:
  • Stephen Chow as Fat
  • Carina Lau as Ling
  • Carman Lee as Gei
  • Tat-Ming Cheung as Kau
  • Kar-Ying Law as Emperor

YouTube Trailer:
Forbidden City Cop | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Forbidden City Cop (1996)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Lucy – ★★★★☆
   “Fat may not be the best swordsman, but he’s got a heart of gold and an IQ for days. That’s what makes him a king.”
2. Harry – ★★★★☆
   “Only Stephen Chow could mix extraterrestrial hoaxes, wuxia comedy, and romance into something this charming and funny. His chemistry with Carina Lau is incredible.”
3. Mingming – ★★★½☆
   “Another classic Chow film. It’s silly, fun, and heartwarming in all the ways you’d expect, with some surprising action sequences to boot!”
4. Andrew – ★★★☆☆
   “A fun watch, though not as iconic as some of Chow’s other work. Still, the gadgetry and humor make this worth a viewing.”
5. Johnny – ★★★★☆
   “Stephen Chow’s comedic timing is unmatched, and this movie is full of laugh-out-loud moments. A must-see for fans of his unique blend of absurdity and heart.”

Meta Description:
“Forbidden City Cop” (1996), also known as “Daai laap mat taam Ling Ling Fat,” is a Hong Kong wuxia comedy directed by Stephen Chow and Vincent Kok. The film follows Fat, an imperial guard who uses inventive gadgets and cleverness to foil conspiracies against the emperor.