Stephen Chow subverts this expectation entirely. CJ7 is essentially useless. Its powers are limited to minor telekinesis and healing, but when Dicky tries to use the alien to cheat in school or win athletic contests, the results are disastrous. The alien backfires, exploding in a puff of green gas, leaving Dicky humiliated.
: "Wandering" on the road is a frequent complaint. Mechanics recommend checking tie rod ends and the pitman arm for play while the vehicle is on the ground. Stephen Chow subverts this expectation entirely
One cannot discuss CJ7 without addressing the performance of Xu Jiao, a girl cast as the boy Dicky. This choice adds a layer of fascinating gender performance to the film. Xu Jiao’s portrayal is not just a gimmick; she captures the raw, unbridled emotional volatility of a young boy better than most male child actors. Her performance is jagged and loud, capturing the specific shame of a child who realizes his father is "lesser" in the eyes of society. The alien backfires, exploding in a puff of
