Bride Wars

2015 1h 30m ZH

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 22

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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Mary and Jing are childhood best friends. When they were kids, they dreamed about their ideal weddings. Ten years later, on the day of their weddings, however, a mistake by the wedding planner pits them against each other, in a battle of wits.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ni Ni
Ma Li
AngelaBaby
He Jing
Zhu Yawen
Luo Dan
Chen Xiao
Kevin
He Jiong
Sir Alexander
Huang Xiaoming
Groom in the opening
William Feng
Priest
Jing Boran
TV Host

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tony Chan
Writers: Tony Chan, Gu Wei
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, United States of America

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, United States of America.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Eddie Chung. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ni Ni and AngelaBaby and Zhu Yawen carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3833460 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tony Chan directs. Eddie Chung scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 11 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: China, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Eddie Chung. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Ni Ni and AngelaBaby and Zhu Yawen carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3833460 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Eddie Chung
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Status: Released
Original language: ZH
IMDB: Bride Wars (2015)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-12
★ 7/10
This film uses a back-and-forth narrative structure to explore past and present events, creating an engaging storytelling flow. Despite a strong start, it dropped in box office rankings and received criticism for not living up to the 2009 Hollywood version of Bride Wars. However, the Chinese remake offers a more relaxed, comedic tone that reflects its cultural context and target audience. The film remains enjoyable thanks to its light humor, natural pacing, and appealing character dynamics, though some plot points feel unrealistic or forced. Certain scenes, like both leads becoming quiz finalists or marrying in a church, seem contrived to mirror the original. Still, standout elements such as women proposing and cultural nods-like the 520 wedding date-add unique charm and relevance. Beyond its romantic comedy appeal, the film delivers a meaningful message about relationships and misunderstandings. It emphasizes the importance of honest, ego-free communication to maintain strong bonds. Ultimately, it encourages viewers to reflect on whether conflicts are truly worth the emotional cost. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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