 Derek Elley of "Variety" described it as "a cheeky and thoroughly engaging riff on "Saturday Night Fever" that even manages to wear some smart subtext beneath its tight pants".David Noh of "Film Journal International" called it a ripoff of "Saturday Night Fever" that is "an Asian equivalent for 'Uncle Tom-ing'".Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun Times" rated it 3/4 stars and called it "a funny homage".