is much lower than Stephen Chow's previous films Shaolin Soccer (90%) and Kung Fu Hustle (90%). Metacritic reported the film has a weighted average score of 46 out of 100 based on 18 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". The film fared no better with local Hong Kong critics. Perry Lam of Muse gave a decidedly negative review of the film: 'We go to see a Stephen Chow movie for its great entertainment value and, occasionally, its terrific cinematic panache. We don't need to be told that we are morally superior because we don't have much money.' Awards and nominations References External links Official Sony Pictures international site Twitchfilm.net – A Hope CJ7 Review, Poster and Trailer 2008 films 2000s science fiction comedy-drama films Chinese science fiction comedy films Chinese comedy-drama films Hong Kong science fiction films 2000s Cantonese-language films 2000s Mandarin-language films Films directed by Stephen Chow Films about father–son relationships Columbia Pictures films Sony Pictures Classics films Chinese New Year films 2008 science fiction films 2000s Hong Kong films