An irascible thug and a dweeby doormat make socko debt collectors in “Devil and Angel,” a mainland Chinese comedy that leans heavily on the chemistry and star wattage of husband-and-wife leads Deng Chao and Betty Sun Li. Although it treats viewers as if they’re kids with Add, this sophomore feature by actor-turned-helmer Deng and playwright Yu Baimei is more competently directed and scripted than their trashy big-screen debut, “The Breakup Guru,” and possesses a sliver of heart beneath all the brash slapstick and tacky gags. After a roaring weekend opening, the pic has ascended to B.O. heaven, having grossed about $97 million in 13 days.
Deng and Yu are taking aim at the same crowd who flocked to see their 2014 debut with a similar opposites-attract concept: Here, Deng’s roughneck protag is less of a scoundrel than his professional Lothario in “The Breakup Guru,” while Sun, who’s hugely popular.... Read More »
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