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Diva, Ah Hey!
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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10 (6)
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Hajime Mashite
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October 31, 2009

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Eight out of ten people are good guys... Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Most Twins movies are, sorry to say this, absolute rubbish, and, having sat through a few of them in a relatively short while, I didn`t have my hopes up for this one. But I was wrong. It`s funny and touching, with every character being of importance to the story that is being told. Diva, Ah Hey is an inspirational movie which will make you laugh but weep too. Charlene does a very good job acting (and singing.) The movie theme is one of my favourite Twins songs. I own this one on VCD but for Christmas I want the DVD...are anyone who knows me reading this?:)
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numinair
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October 26, 2007

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She Who Dares....sings! Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
The essence of this film is a sort of innocent Cinderella to Star Girl tale, as Ah Hey (Charlene) leaves her mundane life as a fishmonger's daughter, and with her sympathetic father's blessing, decides to make her dream of becoming a pop canto singer come true (Charlene working in bus woman's holiday mode), due to her cousin having connections with a top entertainment director. Its all pastiche and jibes about the entertainment industry in general, with lots of tongue in cheek stuff about performers (both singers and actors), but certainly reflecting the pitfalls and competition of striving in the pop arena. Betrayals and jealousies also raise their heads here. Charlene, though, performs as a cute and lovable good Samaritan type, as she gets taken under the directorial and mentor tutorship of Sha Li (Jordan Chan), her entertainment director. But she additional helps the love lorn Shawn Yue's Wing character develop a relationship with the singer Shadow (played by Niki Chou), and generally trys to favor the positive angle at life, with all the people in the industry surrounding her. Jordan Chan is great as the deadpan director Sha Li (I just cannot forget JC's excellent role in "Escape from HK Island"!), and also in part, his character hints at a possible relationship with Ah Hey in the process. Although, he has past love issues with a former singer client named Ice, who, Ah Hey tries to help him sort out. Shawn Yue is really impressive as Shadow's slightly un-hinged chauffeur, Wing (having a slightly loose wing nut here, too), but also shows a coy and affectionate heart for Shadow (who prefers to make people laugh and dreams of becoming a stand up comedian, than sing and record a load of ballads). Due to her half hearted approach, Shadow performs off key as a singer, and could lose a record contract for her promoters. To ensure that she can deliver, Ah Hey, after being discovered a good singer in a recording studio take, is then requested to perform as a ghost singer and record her own voice for recordings for Shadow. All this possibly jeopardizing Ah Hey's chances of becoming a singer in her own right. The drama!

The main aspect that struck me about all of this, as a film parody of singer stardom, makes it open towards reflections of what singers and performers, like The Twins experience themselves (live concert mishaps or re-recorded overdubs, etc. It happens!) than it all being a tale about a bedroom singer eventually becoming the Queen of Song, reaching for coveted echelons of stardom. Niki Chou's Shadow character also mirrors this 'overdub betrayal' of a top Star Singer, not actually providing a proper 'live' singing vocal, and reflects the 'bad performance' issue of a singer. But looking at Ah Hey, when first faced with a live audience, could have given a nervous shaky song output, and get judged upon it, but that wouldn't be her free voice at that specific time - but a false voice of nervous emotion. Ah Hey, does perform well, however, but the theme of this show suggests singing prowess, in itself, is the only objective to becoming acceptable as a singer/artist. Not that I think this is how it should be, as expressive and talented artists who don't have the greatest of voices in a technical sense, nevertheless, do have high inspirational gifts and merits to give - albeit not pitch perfect. Karaoke proves the point in that. The competition aspect, too, with the fine art of singing, gets churned out too much like a mad machine, leaving a lot of expressive young singers pushed aside in the treadmill of pedantic agenda listed requirements, for the music industry. Showcased here, somewhat, in Sha Li's industry arena. Thats why I have also found it important to appreciate 'indie' music talent since the 80s, for its fresh output and less demanding requirement. Not that this effects me with appreciating the Twins (I love them), as their unique blend and personality shine through that veneer of the glitz and glamor of plastic stardom - and thats just as important as singing per se. Certainly Charlene is merited with a lovable and honest individuality, also reflected here as Ah Hey's spunky and charismatic girl with a heart, and her expression of love in song - which can be a giving to those on the outside of the theater goldfish bowl. The Twins care about who love them, and makes them more likable beyond only the musical output, which galvanizes their musical art into soul. Couldn't an indie song express this hardship of a voice striving to be heard as art, too, aside to a song only echoing the need for a love to be heard?

In this, however, Shadow appears only in image as a Top Singer, and her heart isn't really into what she supposed to do - sing. Overall, this movie is a very entertaining one, with fine performances and some various cameos included and a pause for thought on what could be more important in the singing world. Its not obvious, though, you have to look for it. The song used in this film is "Viva Ah Hey" which can be found on the Twins album "Touch of Love" with a Charlene solo and a Twins duo version. For the technical bits, this DVD is a nice slip case edition, now with two separate DVDs instead of the previous flip-me-over DVD10, with one disk showcasing the movie and the other including the usual extras of Making Of, Trailer, Photos and interviews, but no English subtitles to the extras, though. Excellent for the price (although Charlene's priceless, right?) and definitely worth seeing!
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tingting
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November 4, 2006

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GREAT MOVIE Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Watched it because of Ah Sa and this is probably one of the best movies she has done. She wants a job and ends up singing for Shadow, she hates hiding the fact that Shadow is selling all of these records under her voice... there is a happy ending.
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jerry
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October 22, 2006

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 a shocker Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
Diva Ah Hey is pretty good movie. It was a shocker 'cause did not think this was going to be a good movie. Watched it for the sole fact of wanting to see Charlene Choi. She is the cutest Hong Kong actor on the scene. She's got spunk and she's perky and lively. She's got personality. She shines in this movie. As Ah Hey a girl working alongside with her father in the fish market of their little village. She has dreams to becoming a famous singer. Her uncle works as an entertainment manager in the city. She gets a job as an assistant to Shadow a popular idol played by Niki Chow. Shadow is set to record a first music album. The problem is Shadow is not interested in singing. She is interested in being a stand-up comedian. She is forced to record. One evening at the studio they were experiencing techincal difficulties and the lights went out. Ah Hey sings and they think it is Shadow. When they find out it is Ah Hey, they ask her to record. They try to fool the public by letting them think it is Shadow singing when it is Ah Hey singing. The story is good. The movie is good. The acting is good. Charlene is best.
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gillian twins rocks
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September 18, 2005

This customer review refers to Diva, Ah Hey! (Taiwan Version)
charlene is hot!! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
charlene is soooo hot in this movie!!! this movie is real touching and nice that i almost cried. yes buy it coz it is excellent!! oh, the theme song is "xia yi zhan tian hou" is also sooooo nice!! charlene is cute..she rocks totally!!
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Anonymous

January 5, 2005

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Good Movie Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This is a good movie. I really like the song Charlene sings. The actors/actresses are great.
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Anonymous

October 4, 2004

This customer review refers to Diva, Ah Hey! (Mandarin Version)
Very touching Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
It is a very touching movie, and Charlene Choi is beautiful. Her persona and character of the role in the movie. There was one moment when she thought she could go on the stage to sing in her own identity, and suddenly her manager had to ask her to sing anonymously back stage, and for a moment she felt her childhood dream left her once again when she is the closest to it. She almost cried but she held up the mic and sang... in the shadow of the stage.

The storyline is really nice, and the cast was great :) the theme song wrapped up the whole movie in a most moving way. Must see!
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Anonymous

August 27, 2004

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The Greatest Movie Of Charlene Choi !!! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Tis movie is the greatest movie from Charlene Choi (Twins)ever !!! Almost 20 times I watch this magical movie !! This movie let us know how a girl can be a stars,and include comedy,all star actors, musical,love and friendship.This 2 disc DVD version comes with deleted scenes,the making of.. and photo gallery.
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Anonymous

June 18, 2004

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Cute Movie Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Very relaxing, enjoyable movie. It's not the best movie or even close to being the best movie, but I have to admit it's a great cast. I probably wouldn't have watched it if it weren't for Charlene. She's such a great actress! She's very cute in this movie and improved a lot from when she started in both her singing and acting... she was adorable in this movie and her solo version of Next Stop Queen is great... I love her voice. I hope she continues to make more comedies. Buy it if you like Charlene, Jordan, Shawn, Nikki or just movies with cute people trying to reach their dreams... otherwise, just rent it =)
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Anonymous

June 16, 2004
Modern Cinderella Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
Another wonderful film by charlene... A short and sweet film.. though there're parts whereby no one could explain what's going on.. the poster with Ah Hey's face as big as Shadows'? But hmmm again the song is great and brings the whole atmosphere back on track again in the end...
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