[2] Chan is known for his disassociation with the mainstream Chinese cinema and this film continues that legacy with the use of little-known actors (except for Zhou Xun) and dark humour.

[3] The story takes place in Tai Hom Village,[4][5] a small Hong Kong shantytown that is literally and figuratively overshadowed by a large apartment and mall complex called Plaza Hollywood.

The movie begins with pig butcher, Mr. Chu (Glen Chin) and his sons, Tiny (Leung Sze Ping) and Ming (Ho Sai Man) who are all obese.

Source:[6] Hollywood Hong Kong was released in eleven countries including Italy, South Korea, Japan, Hungary, Israel, the US, the Netherlands, Singapore, the Philippines, Norway, and Finland.

[6] Online critic Brandon Fincher agrees that the film's delivery and the movement from light to dark comedy add to its appeals.

[3] Hollywood Hong Kong was nominated nineteen times and won six awards from international film festivals.

It won Best Costume Design and Make-up, Best Director, and Best Sound Effects at the Golden Horse Film Festival.