YOLO is a 2024 Chinese comedy drama film written and directed by Jia Ling, who wrote it with Sun Jibin, Liu Honglu, Guo Yupeng and Bu Yu. It was produced by Li Ning, Tian Tian, Zhou Xiquing and Zhang Wen. It stars Jia and Lei Jiayin. It’s a remake of 100 Yen Love (2014), and has so far grossed $479.4 million, becoming the 2nd-highest-grossing film of 2024 so far. The following are the 8 Rotten Tomatoes critical reviews for the film.
YOLO shows how someone can win in more ways than one…this quietly inspiring dramedy hits all the right marks while Jia Ling deserves extra praise for writing, directing, starring in and preparing for this feature – give this lady a medal.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 3, 2024
Yes, the boxing element is a vital part of the narrative, but at two+ hours, a good amount of drama unfolds, with scattered bits of comedy throughout. It’s pretty involving…director/star Jia Ling fully invests in the process for this film.
Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 26, 2024
Who expected that the next Rocky or Creed film would be an unrelated sidequel with a Chinese woman as the protagonist and lots of comedy? “Yolo” may initially seem predictable, but there are numerous twists and turns
Full Review | Mar 24, 2024
Ling certainly isn’t afraid to lean into Rocky-ier elements that follow, piling on the montages and even borrowing Bill Conti’s famous theme. But amongst the soaring strings and slo-mo-a-go-go of the fights, there’s also definitely a sense of déjà vu.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 22, 2024
Here is an underdog heroine to champion. Her uplifting flab-to-fit dramedy is heartfelt and sympathetic.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 21, 2024
Jia Ling excels in a familiar but entertaining and poignant comedy-drama.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 12, 2024
YOLO is undoubtedly inspired by the first Rocky movie, but this is no Rocky ripoff. The movie has some unexpected moments amid some predictability, along with heartfelt drama and a notable transformative performance from writer/director/star Jia Ling.
Full Review | Mar 8, 2024
Trades in crude humour and is often so condescending towards its put-upon protagonist that any eventual uplift factor rings rather hollow.
Full Review | Mar 3, 2024
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