| Another Me | |
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| Chinese | 李茂换太子 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lǐ Mào huàn tàizǐ |
| Directed by | Gao Ke (高可) |
| Starring | Ma Li Chang Yuan [zh] Ai Lun [zh] Wei Xiang (魏翔) |
| Production company | New Classics Media |
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| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $80.8 million |
Another Me (Chinese: 李茂换太子; pinyin: Lǐ Mào huàn tàizǐ; lit. 'Li Mao switches with the crown prince'; also known as Chinese: 李茂扮太子; pinyin: Lǐ Mào bàn tàizǐ; lit. 'Li Mao disguises himself as the crown prince') is a 2022 Chinese comedy film produced by New Classics Media. It was released on 1 January 2022 and stars Ma Li, Chang Yuan [zh], Ai Lun [zh], and Wei Xiang (魏翔).
Premise
The film depicts a constable (捕快) named Li Mao who is married to Yang Jiazhen, a woman from a rich family, who unexpectedly discovers that he is the spitting image of the crown prince. Li Mao wants to go to the imperial palace to get a promotion, while the crown prince wishes to leave the palace and live freely. As a result, the two switch identities, but are drawn into the schemes of high officials.
Cast
Release
The film was originally scheduled for release on 31 December 2021, but this was pushed back to 1 January 2022.
Reception
Derek Elley wrote that though enjoyable, the film falls short of its potential as it "relies on pratfall comedy, wordplay, and cameo appearances...rather than a plot with real character development and architecture."
References
- Gant, Charles. "'Spider-Man: No Way Home' overtakes 'Black Panther' at global box office; Chinese titles dominate chart". Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- "Weekly box office > China". EntGroup.cn. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- "马丽艾伦魏翔《李茂扮太子》元旦上映 常远演胆小卑微捕快和高贵皇太子两角". 北京青年报.
- "Trailer: 'Another Me'". Far East Films. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- "常远、马丽的《李茂换太子》更名为《李茂扮太子》,延至元旦放映_魏翔_艾伦_肖扬". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- "Review: Another Me (2022)". Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》. Retrieved 11 February 2022.