Oh My God () (also known as The Baby from the Universe and Children Fallen from the Skies) is a 2015 Chinese romantic comedy science fiction film directed by Wei Nan and Wei Min and produced by Zhang Ziyi. The film stars Lay Zhang, Li Xiaolu, Cheney Chen and Coco Jiang Wen.
Plot The movie tells the story of a couple who fervently prayed for a blessing. In answer to their earnest request, they were gifted with a child. From then on, the new family of two couples traverses life.
Chen Mo and Mo Han, Le Yi and Mega are close friends of which live together. While living together a meteor crashed through their roof which morphed into a baby. The four soon became baby sitters. Gradually they found this baby possesses magical powers. Followed by a string of events, they were matured by the responsibilities and fostering of the baby.
Cast Zhang Yixing as Le Yi Li Xiaolu as Lu Miga Cheney Chen as Chen Mo Coco Jiang Wen as Mohan Zhang Ziyi as herself
Soundtrack
The song was sung by Lay, Li Xiaolu and Coco Jiang Wen.
Release and reception
Box office The film grossed CN¥56 million at the Chinese box office.
Accolades +List of awards and nominationsAwardCategoryNomineeResultsRef.The 7th Golden Broom
Awards for Chinese FilmsMost Disappointing Film Most Disappointing DirectorWei Nan and Wei MinThe 6th Douban Film AwardsLousiest Movie Lousiest DirectorWei Nan and Wei MinLousiest ActorChen Xuedong The 2nd Douban Film AnnualLowest Rating Chinese Movie
Critical response There were mixed opinions about the film. The film garnered substantial reviews that questioned the overall logicality and the abrupt ending. However, actor Chen Xuedong was still praised by netizens for their improved acting skills and the plot of man baby-sitting infants with highlights on responsibility and family life.
Ratings The movie garnered a 7.6/10 rating and 31,877,503 viewers on Youku. Mtime rated the movie at 5.0/10.
Promotion
Premiere On August 4, a pre-release premiere was held to introduce the cast and announce the prospects of the film. Two subsequent premieres were held at Beijing on November 3 and December 1.
Music video A music video featuring the singers of the theme song, Zhang Yixing (Lay), Li Xiaolu and Coco Jiang Wen was dropped one day before the release of the film. The song was composed by Zhang Yixing himself.
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