Genre: Drama Director: Herman Yau Lai-To
Cast: Chapman To, Elanne Kong and Tien Niu
A movie about a female
weightlifter? And she’s played by waif-like idol singer Elanne Kong?
Who would believe this cinematic combination? Well believe it, because
in Love Lifting, director Herman Yau makes his weightlifting heroine
into a believable and enjoyable protagonist, and Elanne Kong is
genuinely engaging in the role.
Co-written by Yau, Yang Yee-Shan (Whispers and Moans) and Yang Ya-Wen,
Love Lifting is a solidly inspirational and sometimes too-chipper sports
drama that won’t find a very large audience outside of Hong Kong. Credit or blame Herman Yau for that – the director has never been one to overplay a film’s premise, meaning Love Lifting is not a manufactured zero-to-hero tale that will get audiences everywhere cheering in the aisles. The film is, however, worthwhile in its own agreeable, low-key way.
