Top 10 Must-Watch Châu Tinh Trì Films on Netflix

As a true cinephile, you're undoubtedly familiar with the name Châu Tinh Trì. Hilarious, unique, and imbued with humanistic messages, Tinh Gia's films have become inseparable from the childhoods of many generations of audiences. Here are some Châu Tinh Trì gems you can find on Netflix this weekend. 

Released in 1992, Royal Tramp 1 (Vietnamese title: Lộc Đỉnh Ký 1) tells the tale of the ups and downs in the life of Vi Tiểu Bảo, a clever rogue hailing from Lệ Xuân Viện to Dương Châu. Fortunate to serve under the Grand Manager of Công Công Hải Đại Phú, Vi Tiểu Bảo swiftly gains the favor of King Kangxi and sets out to eliminate the bandits of Ngao Bái. With martial arts displays galore and a myriad of romantic entanglements, Vi Tiểu Bảo's journey will have you laughing till tears flow. #teamKlook can also catch the sequel on Netflix. 

The movie Hail The Judge (Vietnamese title: Quan Xẩm Lốc Cốc) kicks off with an 'unfortunate encounter' between a corrupt magistrate and the top monk of Guangdong, Phương Đường Kính. After suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the villainous monk Phương Đường Kính, the magistrate realizes his past mistakes, resolves to cultivate virtue, and awaits the day of retribution.

The storyline of Forbidden City Cop (Vietnamese title: Đại Nội Mật Thám) revolves around four master guards of the imperial palace named Cung, Hỷ, Phát, Tài. Despite his sharp intellect, character Phát is demoted from his position by the Emperor due to his lack of martial arts skills. At this critical juncture, the nation faces danger as external forces plot to exploit the body of an extraterrestrial to harm Cung, Hỷ, and Tài. Phát is compelled to rely on his own strange inventions, accompanied by his loyal wife, to embark on a journey to rescue the Emperor.

In the movie Love On Delivery (Vietnamese title: Vua Phá Hoại), Châu Tinh Trì portrays Hà Kim Ngân, a 'triple zero' guy - lacking talent, money, and good looks - working in a shipping company. Smitten with a female karate student, Hà Kim Ngân decides to impress her by learning from the master Dat Den. Thinking that Dat Den only teaches a few random moves, with some cosmic luck, Hà Kim Ngân masters the legendary move, the Unmatched Phoenix Fire Wheel.

After being killed, the soul of the policeman Paio doesn't ascend to heaven but is instead sent back to the mortal world. Here, he needs to find a savior to uncover the assailant who killed him. None other than Hsing (played by Châu Tinh Trì) is that 'unlucky' character. Conversely, Paio must help Hsing get promoted and find a girlfriend. The tumultuous journey of this 'duo of fate' will surely provide #teamKlook with some quality entertainment time.

Once a renowned celestial being in paradise, Hang Long La Han is infamous for his petty nature and many flaws but always believes in the humanity's moral truth. Forced to descend to the mortal realm as The Mad Monk after a gambling loss, Hang Long La Han carries the mission of reforming three mortals with sinful deeds: a cold-blooded murderer, a beggar, and a spinster. Will Hang Long La Han overcome all challenges in the mortal world to fulfill the mission as guided by Guan Yin Bodhisattva? Watch the movie to find out!

500 years ago, Sun Wukong was punished by Guan Yin for stealing the Pandora's Box and letting Bull Demon King eat Tang Sanzang. 500 years later, Chi Sunbao - the descendant of Sun Wukong - becomes the leader of the Hammer Gang, a gang of robbers operating in the Desert. By chance encountering the two fox spirit sisters, White Fox and Blue Fox, Chi Sunbao and his companion are captured to Bantuo Cave, find the Pandora's Box, and time-travel back 500 years to the past.

Continuing from Part 1, A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (Vietnamese title: Đại Thoại Tây Du Phần 2: Tiên Lý Kỳ Duyên) follows Chi Sunbao's journey after time-traveling to the past. In the Water Curtain Cave of 500 years ago, Chi Sunbao meets Tu Ha - a beautiful fairy banished to the mortal world for violating celestial rules. She made a vow to marry anyone who could pull out her sword. Tu Ha takes the title of Grand Fairy Banquet and renames the Water Curtain Cave to Banquet Cave. Over time, Chi Sunbao realizes he is none other than Sun Wukong, carrying the great mission with Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing to overcome trials and tribulations.

When facing the Võ Trạng Nguyên test, Tô Sát Hà Nhĩ Sáng and his son Tô Khất Nhi are unfortunate to be framed and forced to wander far and wide, facing utter defeat. During their journey, Tô Sát Hà Nhĩ Sáng luckily learns the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. Renamed Tô Khất Nhi, he becomes the leader of the Man clan, the number one gang in the world - Cai Bang. Tô Khất Nhi and Cai Bang's journey to seek revenge and thwart the schemes of the treacherous Triệu Vô Cực to assassinate the king and seize power begins.

In the movie Love Is Love (Vietnamese title: Tình Yêu Và Cuộc Đời), you will see a simple and warm Tinh Gia in the role of Thạch.

The relationship between Thạch and Thể is forbidden by their families due to social differences. Both decide to follow the call of love, venturing to the city to start anew with empty hands. Here, Thạch meets the daughter of the company owner and is favored by her. Will the love of the countryside triumph over the powerful temptations of urban materialism? Persuade your friends and 'train' this delightful Châu Tinh Trì film together.

Have you picked out a great Châu Tinh Trì movie for the weekend yet? There are also plenty of suggestions for Korean movies, Japanese movies, Chinese movies, Thai movies... on Klook's blog. Share your taste in movies and travel experiences with Klook Vietnam too.