CJ7
Metascore
46 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    33
    Trivial and charmless.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    20
    Chow's loyal fans are sure to be disappointed by CJ7, and the film faces one other significant problem in traveling to these shores: Any kid who is the right age to appreciate this pap is going to be too young to read subtitles.
  3. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    8
    It's awful. Awful. That's all. Keep walking. For the love of all that's holy. Keep. Walking.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    CJ7 is roughly as grating as that “Flubber” remake.
  5. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    0
    You leave this movie feeling mugged.

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User Score
6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Official
    7
    Not the best Stephen Chow film, but it is still pretty entertaining and funny. It is also pretty touching and emotional. Like Mr. Chow's other films, the story is silly, but it doesn't matter since there are enough hilarious scenes to keep you intrigued. My score: 77/100… Full Review »
  2. MegWhiteley
    6
    Ok, the movie is good, have some good effects, but no is the better japan movie, some moments are boring and stupid, the characters are regular, the story is good, but this movie is really strange for me.… Full Review »
  3. E.H.
    0
    I am a fan of Stephen Chow's works. However, CJ7 was highly offensive due to the fact that the space alien "dog" was severely and continuously abused throughout it's short life! This was totally unnecessary and was not the kind of viewing that is "just for fun" viewing!… Full Review »
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