CJ7
A poor construction worker, who struggles to keep his son in private school, mistakes an orb he finds in a junkjard for a toy which proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it.
Critics Sentiment
CJ7 uses all its power to bring Ti back to life
Ti falls from a great height at work and dies
The film's most dramatic shift occurs when Ti's tragic death plunges the story into genuine sadness before CJ7's sacrifice to revive him creates the most emotionally powerful and uplifting moment.
CJ7 follows a gentle upward trajectory that peaks during the emotionally resonant climax where the alien creature sacrifices itself to save the father. While reviewers found moments of genuine humor and charm, particularly in the early CJ7 discovery scenes, they consistently noted this was more of a touching family drama than Chow's typical comedy. The film successfully balances its darker elements with hope, creating an arc that many found surprisingly moving despite some technical shortcomings.
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