3D porn film beats Avatar at Hong Kong box office
A Hong Kong movie billed as the world’s first 3D porn film has broken the city’s first-day box office record previously set by Hollywood blockbuster Avatar. “3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy” notched up HK$2.8 million (US$360,000) on its first day last week, outpacing director James Cameron’s science fiction epic which drew HK$2.6 million, the porn movie’s publicist told AFP Thursday. The film has grossed more than HK$15 million since its release, she added.
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Curious movie-goers from all walks of life – office workers, retirees and students – stood in long queues outside Hong Kong cinemas on the film’s first day last week, eager to catch an eyeful of the steamy 3D action. Loosely based on a piece of classical Chinese erotic literature, the US$3.2 million Cantonese-language movie features orgies, swinging and graphic sex scenes. Set in the Ming dynasty, the film chronicles the story of a young man who, after being introduced to the erotic world of an aristocrat, realises his ex-wife is the love of his life.
The film stars Japanese adult actresses Yukiko Suo and Saori Hara. The movie, which opened in Taiwan last Friday, and has sparked strong interest in many Asian markets, including Japan and South Korea, as well as Europe and the United States, according to the producer. In response to popular demand, an extended version of the movie will be released in the coming weeks, producer Stephen Shiu told reporters earlier this week, saying audiences can expect an extra 15 minutes of risque scenes.
Porn from Hong Kong? I was not sure they can make adult film there. Then it is Hong Kong and not mainland China. I will try to look for this.
And this comes as a SURPRISE to people? The key ingredients are all there: porno, 3D, classical Chinese erotic literature set in the Ming Dynasty and great storytelling.
This movie appeals to men and women alike married and unmarried because according to the storyline the man realises his ex-wife is the love of his life after being introduced to the erotic world of an aristocrat. Every woman’s dream and every married man’s fantasy unrealized.