I Love Maria

I Love Maria

1988 · 100 min · CN · 6.4 (24 votes)
Dir. David Chung · Starring John Shum Kin-Fun, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Tsui Hark, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Lam Ching-Ying, Paul Chun Pui · Music Romeo Díaz
Science Fiction

A gang of criminals terrorizes Hong Kong with two killer robots, one of which is modelled on the gang's female thug, Maria. When the robot gets damaged during a mission, an inventor working for the police captures and reprograms her to develop an independent personality.

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This is a wild, energetic ride through 80s Hong Kong sci-fi. Expect frenetic action sequences, a distinctly retro-futuristic aesthetic, and a surprisingly quirky exploration of artificial intelligence and identity, all wrapped in a delightfully campy package that's perfect for a fun, unpretentious watch.

EnergeticCampyAction-packedQuirkyThrillingfrenetic80s Hong Kong ActionPractical Effects Sci-FiCult CinemaCyberpunk-liteArtificial IntelligenceIdentityHumanityRebellion
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