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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for language, including some sexual remarks and drug references
Starring Jimmy Tsai, Roger Fan, Shelley Malil, and Smith Cho
Christopher "C-dub" Wang is a suburban guy who sports an urban swagger, waxes political on all things Asian American, and clings to pipe dreams of a career as a pro basketball player. C-dub lives at home, works a dead-end job, and squirms in the shadow of his older brother, Michael, a doctor and ping pong champion. With a family-run store devoted to all things ping pong, the Wangs' entire world revolves around the sport. But when the Wang family livelihood is threatened by a rival ping pong player's attempts to lure the kids away, C-dub begins to take things more seriously. With the National Golden Cock Tournament coming up and an injured Michael unable to defend his title, C-dub must become the player he pretends to be and defend his family's ping pong dynasty. (IFC Films)
| GENRE(S): | Comedy |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Jimmy Tsai
Jessica Yu |
| DIRECTED BY: | Jessica Yu |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: January 6, 2009 Theatrical: September 5, 2008 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 96 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
ed h gave it a10:
A funny and entertaining film. Jimmy Tsai is a talented writer and actor, but his portrayal of Christopher Wang suffers from his "I think I'm black" mentality. That said Wang has some pretty hilarious riffs on whiteboys. Definitely worth the time to watch.
Bill B gave it a3:
I really, really wanted to like this movie but it just became an Asian sports movie. I felt like it should have ended every 30 seconds and been a commercial.
luzid p gave it an8:
I saw this at a film fest many months ago and really enjoyed it. It parodies the sport genre movies, doesn't take itself too seriously. Usually movies featuring men who act like over grown ten-year-olds really annoy me, but the Christopher Wang character made me laugh.
Dan H. gave it a10:
Absolutely hilarious! Jimmy Tsai plays his role as Christopher Wang (aka C-Dub) perfectly.

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