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Building Inspector Tony (Tony Leung Ka Fai) investigates an old abandoned building in a deserted plant site and falls victim to a restless demon, who wants to resurrect into Tony's body. However, the spirit of a young woman (Rosamund Kwan) suddenly appears, saves Tony, and accidentally sucks some of his life force, thereby, sharing his feelings and emotions. The ghost falls in love with Tony, but he wants to use her to help him woo his gorgeous colleague (Ellen Chan).

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    • Author: Endieyab
    This is a romantic ghost comedy from Hong Kong. Building Inspector Tony (Tony Leung Ka Fai) investigates an old abandoned building in a deserted plant site, where a demon wants to possess Tony's body. However, a young ghost named Chia (Rosamund Kwan) saves Tony and, falls in love with him.

    It's more of a romantic comedy than a ghost story, as Tony wants to use Chia to help him woo his colleague Ellen (Ellen Chan). You will see the typical dates and love triangles in the film - nothing very unique, but they're tastefully acted out and serves up quite the entertainment and laughs. The ghost scenes were also tastefully done; perhaps the scariest part is the good ghost vs. demon scene, and the scene where Tony and Ellen unknowingly dine in a restaurant full of zombies and goblins. There are also some humorous scenes, such as the scenes involving Tony and Chia sharing the same feelings and emotions.

    Good acting by Tony Leung and Rosamund Kwan, and nice cameo appearances by Woo Fung, Siu-Wai Mui, Lawrence Cheng and Alfred Cheung. Nothing too sappy or scary, just a harmless and entertaining little ghost comedy.

    Grade B
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    • Author: Nto
    This movie was at the peak of Ellen Chan's career. Ellen acted as a beautiful office lady and all men in the office were going after her. She was wearing those black high heels, tight black skirt and red office blazer with long curly hair. Everybody just go crazy over her. Then there was this ghost acted by Rosemuan Kwan. How can they name this movie Pretty Ghost, they should have name it `Pretty Office Girl!'. Well at the end, Ellen did the right thing by not risking her life to save this guy. Smart girl.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Tony Ka Fai Leung Tony Ka Fai Leung - Tony
    Rosamund Kwan Rosamund Kwan - Chia - The Ghost
    Ellen Chan Ellen Chan - Ellen
    Bei-Dak Lai Bei-Dak Lai - Peter
    Siu-Wai Mui Siu-Wai Mui - Hui Mei
    Michael Man-Kin Chow Michael Man-Kin Chow - Michael
    Fung Woo Fung Woo - Ghost Father
    Hon Leung Yip Hon Leung Yip - Yeh
    Tien-Lang Li Tien-Lang Li - Yeh's Wife (as Tin-Long Lee)
    Lawrence Cheng Lawrence Cheng - Priest
    Alfred Cheung Alfred Cheung - Priest at Car Accident
    Hsiao Sung Liang Hsiao Sung Liang - Evil Ghost
    Hsin Liang Hsin Liang - Wedding Guest
    Jameson Wa-Fan Lam Jameson Wa-Fan Lam - Wedding Guest (as Wah-Fan Lam)
    Man-Kwong Fung Man-Kwong Fung - Michael's Friend
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