I was very much looking forward to seeing this movie, as it did so well in the Hong Kong film awards. The idea of a comedy/action movie seemed very appealing.

Unfortunately, I didn't find this film to be very funny. I think this is perhaps a difference in cultural sensibilities. I'm sure there are American comedies that leave the Chinese clueless, and I was clueless with most of the humor of Kung Fu Hustle.

At the end, the focus shifts more to action, and I enjoyed it much better at that point. I'd like to say that the voters of the Hong Kong Film Awards don't know what they're talking about, but then again, I say that just about every year when the Oscars pick the so-called "best" films of the year.