Learning From Uncle Tat | Video Essay
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Accented Cinema - Episode 56
This video has been on the back burner since summer of 2019. I didn't realize I would run of out time this early. I supposed this is the time for me to pay my respect, to one of the most influential, yet under-appreciated actor of our generation.
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What's your favorite Uncle Tat movie? Mine is, of course, Shaolin Soccer.
I really appreciate how his character is handled in the movie. By that point, Stephen Chow knew Tat so well. The story of the coach may be deliberately made similar to Tat's personal life. And with all the added screen time for Tat, his performance really shines bright.
Shaolin Soccer is my favorite comedy of all time! Love him in that movie.
Loved Shaolin Soccer. I really liked him in Royal Tramp as well.
Though many of his movies are classic, but I personally prefer the Wondering Earth. His character is an elder version of our generation, which is fictional hard to analyse. But Uncle Tat shaped him as a lively, simple person. I saw no heroism or special features on him, just a grandpa-like person.
Unlike so many actors in modern day China, Uncle is so plain and humble. In comparison, he was like a clean white lotus among millions of frivolous “roses”. His personality was the most precious, because I believe, none of those BTWs (like C.XK; X.Z) or director (Such as Guo JingMing) will investigate a character so deep. For them, the only thing that matters are money, fans and media.
Uncle Tat’s death means the fading of an era; the end of a generation’s childhood; a lost to the soul of film industry.
RIP Uncle Tat
God of Gamblers 2!
Tricky Brains had some really funny musical numbers
It's amazing that even in Indonesia, we call him 'paman' which is uncle in Bahasa. He just has that different fatherly roles that just translates him as that fun, loving uncle we all have as a child. And yes, growing up with his film, he may actually be that uncle. RIP Paman.
Selamat jalan, Paman Tat.
Yes, his role in Shaolin Popeye helped cemented that nickname, also if you realized, His Indonesian voice actor (and Im pretty sure its the same person always dubbed his voice) seems like always nailed his parts too, even when heard him talk in cantonese it didnt seems pretty much difference from his dubbed voice
@@bpcgos true, his dubber does a pretty good job always.
Fellow Boboho fan
I'm from Indonesia and heard noone called him Paman. Maybe your crowds are different than mine.
My friends who also like mandarin/hongkong movies called him by his name: Wu Meng Ta (mandarin) [/Ng Man Tat (kantonese)]
As a child I often see him as just a sidekick actor in Stephen Chow’s movies, but unfortunately little did I know the value of his existence till his death.
Ahh same 😩😩
He probably a sidekick and most of his role were a supporting one, but without him, the movie probably not as interesting as we thought. I still remember some of his movie because of him, because of the role he played.
That holds true for most people in our lives.
For me, he was a character actor who happens to be in almost every Chinese/HK movie that I've watched. He's so ubiquitous.
Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Uncle Tat. I remember fondly the smiles he has brought to me and my family.
Didn't think I'd find you here Chubby!
@@chanbricks4461 :P I love his style of breaking down bits of the movie, learned to appreciate movies even more now
Never thought you'd be here by hey your here now
He's one of my fav actor , I remember how I laughed so hard everytime watching him and Stephen Chow
rip football coach
I remember a heartwarming story I heard, where Chow Yun Fat denies Ng Man Tat's request for a loan to help him pay his gambling debt, but instead secretly helping him get a role, because CYF knows that if he just given him the money, he wouldn't kick his gambling addiction. Ng Man Tat hated CYF for a long time until he found out
"There are no small roles. Just small actors"
Yes, totally agree as well. Big heart and dedication are what makes an actor shine big; see even given a big role, should the actor act petty, still a small actor.
He was truly my childhood. He was truly the funny uncle/father figure we all loved to watch and laugh at in the movies. His comedic genius blended so well with stephen chow and i couldnt ever watch a movie without him and stephen together. RIP to a legend. Its almost as if our childhood has left us. Love you uncle TAT.
Same, shaolin soccer was inspirational and heroic. Tricky brains gave me a hell of a good time. Forever a legend
When you're excited for an Accented Cinema notification
then that excitement turns into feels the moment the Piano starts playing in the background
He's my most beloved actor from my childhood. Something about him just makes you feel he could be your family member like an "uncle". His sidekicks appearance always added something to the movie, or he always made others character shines better. The best support carrier actor to have graced hong kong cinema.
when I was a child watching his movies with my dad, I always thought he looked so much like him and we had a little inside joke together. I just can't help but feel a deep fondness of him, so when I heard that he had passed away, it hurts so much because I realized part of my childhood has died with him too. RIP
I was watching a scene last week of the chinese variety show Ace vs Ace, where Uncle Tat was a guest. I remember him being asked if it would be possible to see him in another one of Stephen Chow's movies, and his response hits even harder now that he's gone. He replied with, "As long as we're both alive, surely there will be a chance."
To think that instead of leaving the stage as a broken bankrupt has been, he pulled himself together to give us more years and finally leaving us as a renowned legendary actor on his own right, that's something. he kept that chance alive, and we are grateful.
I'm sorry but what was the last time he was in Stephen Chow's movie? Was it Shaolin Soccer?
@@espresso5512 Yes, unfortunately.
@@hgh1727 man, can't believe it's been 20 years.
Makes sense too because Stephen Chow just sucks with him.
@@gundamnduke0 I thought his best movies always has Uncle Tat in it.
R.I.P Uncle Tat, he was the childhood memory of many Vietnamese generations including mine
Pretty much Uncle Tat is childhood memory for kids of 90 in whole world
@@roxisultimate8152 also the early 20s, gosh i remember those simple days!
Rest In peace Uncle Tat, in Indonesia HK movies are a staple and He was our familiar face on TV
Personally for me, he is the greatest supporting actor ever. I can't really recall any other supporting actors as iconic as him.
He was everyone's uncle 😢 RIP
We Indians were introduced to Uncle Tat in _Shaolin Soccer._
Its a cult classic.
Brilliant actor. May his soul rest in peace.
Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. I can't count the number of times I have watched these two films.
Yeah but northeasterners have also known him from other films too, man it hit hard to know that he passed away
He has beautiful eyes. I know that's kind of weird to say but they're so emotive.
He is a loved actor for a lot of Indonesian people childhood. Many of Indonesian kids back then love him from his movies with Shao-Wen Hao such as Trouble Maker (1995), Shaolin Popeye 1&2 (1994) and also his movies with Stephen Chow such as God of Gamblers, fight back to school, and of course Shaolin Soccer. Rest in Peace Ng Man-tat, you've brought a lot of laughter and happy memory for me and a lot of Indonesian in our childhood.
He‘s never a side character for me, he always had his own presence. RIP
uncle Tat is like the uncle/father that I used to wish that were more absent in my life when I was young, back then when watching hongkong shows everytime i see uncle tat in it i always goes "its that uncle again!" h fee was like a real uncle to me. But as times pass by, things started to change and the channel got replaced by another one, as i grew up i started to forget those old memories. And now i came across this video, it made me tear up, it reminds me of those old days where i would sit on the floor infront of the tv watching it for hours and hours, hearing that he has passed away, it truly felt like bits of my childhood has gone, i hope he is doing well in heaven, RIP
"There are no small parts. Only small actors."
Rest in peace, Paman.
Loved his chemistry with Stephen Chow in movies like Shaolin Soccer, The King of Comedy, Fight Back to School and specially in Love on Delivery. They formed such an iconic comedic duo. Rest in peace Uncle Tat, you will be missed.
I loved the movie where he was a good friend to a fat kid, and a good lover to a blind woman. Though he did not get her in the end, Unvcle Tat was funny, made me cry, and made my childhood.
吴孟达先生一直是我最敬爱的演员，他演过的电影我基本都看过，几天前看到他的死讯一下子没反应过来，这么些年来看到关于吴孟达先生的病的新闻，却一直仿佛没有想到这位先生会真的离去，他是一名真正的演员，愿他可以在天堂继续做自己热爱的事情
Honestly, I haven't even seen a single one of the movies he's been part of, but I immediately recognized his face anyways. Beautiful tribute!
me too, also I love playing support too so very nice to see that being recognised.
I've seen several movies he's in, in my mind I knew him as "This Guy" not his name, it's so good that even you didn't have to knew his names and by just seeing the glimpse of his face you're able to recognize him in short time
Shaolin Soccer (movie in this) is amazing and Uncle Tat is a big part of it
Rip the uncle I never had and grandpa who sacrificed himself in Wandering earth
Nooooo, I miss him again. Gonna immediately binge watch all his movies again
The way you talk about him, it’s like he’s the cool uncle who’s like a second dad to you because he could never have kids of his own
Thanks! I was waiting for this!
You've got good taste my man
@@xavb5838 I mean, living in singapore, our local TV had been showing the movies he starred in during my childhood, so its a given I'm familiar with him.
@@NCHProductions Rad
@@NCHProductions Bring Rong Rong back.
@@unofficial_gamer6813 he developing his horror game la....
I never knew Uncle Tat. He was just introduced to me by this video. A dear friend of mine shared his sadness at Uncle Tat's passing and showed me this video. It was well done and communicated the passion Uncle Tat had and the passion his fans had for him.
"Start his next life... in this life." Those words touched my soul.
A man this legendary deserves his place among the heavens, having blessed the world with his life and work, he will be immortal in our memories. Rest in Peace Uncle Tat. His role in his acting work is too great for me to be able to pick a favorite. My cousins and I would see a character in a movie and say, "hey, that's you!" and often times when we saw Uncle Tat, they would say that to me. When I first heard the news of his passing, it hit me hard, Uncle Tat holds a place in my memories that I hope to pass on to others and spread the joy he brought me.
达叔 谢谢给我有你的童年和青春 RIP 🙏🙏🙏
His TVB series with Stephen Chow would have to be my favourite. This was a lovely tribute to Uncle Tat. Thank you. I felt a deep sense of sadness when I heard of his passing. For a Cantonese speaking child who grew up in the 80/90s, he was a legendary icon. He will be missed for sure.
I think that's "The Final Combat" in 1989
His movies with Stephen Chow has ways been the highlight of my childhood, from Hail the Judge, to 60 Million Dollar man, and God of Gamblers, he will be missed
Uncle tat I seen you the first time in some Steven chow movies and you always make me smile along with many millions of other fans 🤗 *AYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAAA*
We usually realize how important things in life once we lost them.
I never realized how great Ng Man Tat was, I just always love him as he always memorable when he appeared. It's such a shame I know this now after he was gone... Rest in Peace, Uncle Tat
UNCLE TAT NOOOOO
My favourite movie was probably the one where he was with Stephen Chow, called 九品芝麻官 (Hail the Judge). I think it was the juxtaposition between him being the nephew and Chow being the uncle that really stood out to me, and his mannerisms / the pacing of the story really convinced me that he was a nephew despite looking like Chow's uncle.
You can only imagine how much skill and effort went into the role, that would make me believe that he was the nephew entirely despite him physically looking like the uncle (aged skin, wrinkles etc.) Every once in a while, I take a step back from the story's plot after watching for about 10 minutes, and notice that the character I've been watching was actually him performing it. He sells the role so well that it's only when the absurdism non-sequiturs go a bit overboard for my liking that I'm disconnected, and see the movie for what it actually looks like as opposed to what the characters act like.
RIP Uncle Tat. It'll be hard to find actors nowadays who reach that sort of lowest point & open themselves to the greatest change.
Like a tip of the iceberg, so many great actors are underrated. They deserve better.
Watching Uncle Tat was always a part of my childhood. Even though he was only the side characters to the films I watched growing up, he was always the life in the films, the funniest and most alive character. I always watched his movies on my old vcr player and now seeing him pass breaks my heart. But knowing he influenced and was so integral to many people like me growing up, warms my heart and solidifies his greatness in Chinese cinema.
This came as the most disheartening news this year and it hit me really hard. I still remember I was just watching his movie and then hearing the news that he passed that day.
Thank you for giving a great childhood , Uncle Tat.
May I see your acting again on the other side.
Thanks. Uncle Tat is probably the reason why I appreciate sub characters more in movies than the main characters.
First it was Robin Williams now Uncle Tat ☹ My Childhood heroes! This was honestly a beautiful tribute and made me cry so much. I loved all those movies that Uncle Tat has been in and it will always be in a special place in my heart. I loved acting growing up and especially for comedies because of them -- he truly was a very special person ❤
Uncle Tat, you are my hero and my inspiration. I empathize with your early struggles because my early educational career from freshman year of high school to my freshman year of college, I had a sense of entitlement and I thought I was all that. But in reality, there were others who were WAYY better than me, and I would make excuses as to why they weren't so great. I was simultaneously asking "how did they get those scores?" while hiding my resentment through statements such as, "well that test doesn't prove anything", or "I did not even try". I would always make excuses as to why others had better grades than me. But the truth was that I was just bad. I had a lack of purpose which stemmed from my low self-esteem. I managed to redeem myself way later on in my educational career by overcoming my mental barriers. Thank you Uncle Tat for being the shining inspiration and example in my life that illuminated the darkness that surrounded me. You will always be my saint.
2022 and I'm missing Ng Man Tat.. Although I didn't watches all of his recent movies, but he, and some actors from the 90s Stephen Chow's projects, had always give me a great laughter when I watch their old movies over and over again.. I'd bet, 30 years later, it'll still give me the best laughter in my life. Its sucks to lose someone who makes you happy...
Hmong American here...crazy how many people he inspired. RIP if we do not end up on the right path in life, right here right now we will honor and remember you 🙏
I've only seen him in Shaolin Soccer but I'm still upset from his passing
watch Trouble Maker plss
hes very very good co star/supporting actor in most of stephen chow movie. without him not sure where the laugh begin.
So glad you put this vid essay out.. People always just see him as Stephen Chow's #2. But Uncle Tat was in so many films and his roles were always memorable
stephen chow movies have been my childhood. watching them now is going to be so different... rip uncle tat. you will be missed.
Shaolin Popey is one of the first movies I remember watching as a kid. It was dubbed, and I remember the crab clamping the kid. I never realized how much Uncle Tat and Stephen Chow movies affected me as a kid.
at first 2 minutes : 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
the man can make you laugh you ass off, and immediately make you cry with depression in the next scene
more people in the film industry should knows and study him
Uncle Tat is a legend, and a legend never dies.
What a pity when this video doesn't get so much view !!! Ngô Mạnh Đạt (his Vietnamese name) is a legendary actor, he made me laugh a lot and cried so much when i's watching his film. Together with Châu Tinh Trì (Stephen Chow) they make a one-of-a-kind couple in Hong Kong Cinema.
They were my truly my childhood, I grow up with their movie. In VN we love him so much that we gave him a nickname: Chú Ba (Uncle three) to describe our love for him. He always has a place in our heart
Even though I didn't grow up with Chinese movies like many people, having only started doing a deep dive and finding a love for them in the last decade, I have seen Tat in many movies that I watched. Regardless if his role was big or small. He was one of the actors that I started to recognize after a while once I started learning the faces and names of Chinese cinema of the past 50 years or so.
Rest peacefully. Uncle Tat.
Ah crap...through you video I just found out that Uncle Tat passed away 😢 R.I.P. Uncle. He truly was an amazing actor. Knowing him mainly from Stephen Chow films, his emotional range as an actor was without a doubt immense, and it brought the perfect level of sensibility to those goofy films. Thank you for making this wonderful tribute in such a beautiful and respectful way.
I've never felt like this when a moviestar died, really wanna cry, R.I.P uncle Tat.
Recently I’ve been rewatching a lot of Chows and Ngs movies. I used to think Stephen chow is the funny guy in the movie. But after rewatching the movie few times. I focused more on roles Uncle Tat play. Without Uncle Tat, Stephen chow role really couldn’t prosper. He is super underrated (even considering his superstar status already).
Thanks for making the video. I always feel he has been underrated. Uncle Tat is one of the greatest HK actors indeed.
Uncle Tat did such an amazing job in Shaolin Soccer, I gravitated towards his coach character on my first viewing of the film as a kid and every single rewatch growing up, even though I never gave it much thought as to why. Then I find myself paying attention to his roles in other movies, again an unconscious thing I'm only realizing now.
The moment I heard about the news, my first thought was your Cinema: Industry of Broken Dreams video essay. So I gave it a rewatch, solely for the part about him. Two days ago, you mentioned the topic of your next video. I'm so happy and grateful that you made a video dedicated to our beloved 达叔. May he rest easy.
Thank you Accented Cinema. Thank you, Yang Zhang.
This video made me realise how much of a loss his passing is to the industry.
Uncle Tat will be missed.
I remember watching him throughout my childhood, from when he acted as a Shaolin monk to starring in Stephen Chow's movie.
Even in South Africa, we got to see him on TV and after watching him all those years, he deserves the title of uncle.
Uncle Tat deserved Governors Award in Oscar, playing supported actor in his entire career, and playing good, thaks to the memory uncle Tat 🙏
Shaolin Soccer won't have been possible without him. Or any of Stephen Chow's movies. RIP Legend.
What we see 5 seconds on screen, comes with 5 years of hard work off screen. Years ago, my mentor gave me a homework, that is to write myself a recognition speech, and of course like any average people I toss it aside immediately, thinking that was ridiculous, come that day to receive the recognition, I stood on the stage, cold as ice, nothing to say, nothing to express, mind was blank, and it was embarrassing. After that experience, I stop taking matters lightly, with even the simplest assignment, I take it like my life is at stake. Success will welcome you when your preparation and timing meets exactly the way you dreamed.
Thank you for this beautiful video that shares the lesser known side of Uncle Tat.
one of my favorite HK actors, his performances always brought Stephen Chow's movie characters to another level
He is not only a legend in Hongkong but all over Asia, along with Stephen Chow, Bruce Lee, and many others. I am glad I got to watch this video, it is so sad that many didn't know what he gave to all of us until he passed away.
Thank you for this video. Uncle Ng Man-tat always practices “subtle acting” because he’s an experienced & seasoned actor who understood that his acting shouldn’t be bigger than the story. People may not recognize “subtle acting” as the good acting, but only experienced actors can have that level of acting craft .. RIP Uncle Ng Man-tat
You'll never know how memorable his performances for Indonesian people in 90's. Only few of us knew his name, even me just knew his name. Most of us know bobo ho (not sure his real name either), we know Stephen chow too, but it felt like every movie they've made was only special when uncle Tat in it. Thank you for making this video, for letting me know how great uncle Tat really is and how great he is for you too.
Thank you for making this video, as a Malaysian Chinese and all, I am glad people appreciated his performance from all over the world.
He was a legend.
Thank you for making this video. He truly was an icon from the era of Hong Kong movies. All of us will miss him greatly
He is a great partner to many actors he worked with such as stephen chow , andy lau, aaron kwok, anita mui, sandra ng, dicky cheung and many more. His presence makes a big difference because of the chemistry created.
As a child I use to remember enjoying HK movies, Stephen Chow is one of my favourite. Back then I was just laughing at those slapstick humour but as I grow up I begin to understand the meaning behind those movies. There is many layers of emotions and meaning hidden behind those character or movie theme. Thanks to the dedication to those performer. Thank you Uncle Tat for brighten up my childhood. From Malaysia
I just want to say that I appreciate that this channel exists and that a video this profound exists to honor Uncle Tat
Royal Tramp 1, uncle Tat was great in that movie, not only he gets to play a martial artist, but his usual presence made me smile every time I watched him in that film. Rest in Peace uncle Tat. *I used to live in Johor Bahru between 1981 and 1994, and never knew he lived there as well. The power of the internet is something alright.*
Rest In Peace, Uncle Tat. I thank you for making me laugh growing up. My childhood has a lot of sweet and fun memory thanks to you.
Growing up watching all his movie put a smile on my face but when i hear the new he is gone.... cant stop thinking about all good time watching his movie for the first time. Uncle Tat only if i can say thank you. Chinese Odyssey will always be my favorite movie.
"He decided to start his next life in this life"
I love how this means so much
He's so iconic despite being a supportive character. That's saying A LOT
Stephen Chow and Uncle Tat were the best dynamic duo onscreen of all time. I loved all the movies when they're both in it together. They were my childhood memories. Can't believe he's really gone. R.I.P.
I've only ever watched Ng Man-tat's work in the Chou films. I never realised he was such a cherished actor over there. Such a fine tribute. Keep up the excellent work as always, AC.
You did him the honor with this tribute. Stephen Chow must be mourning for his Uncle, second-father, and best friend.
OMG thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! I've seen Uncle Tat in multiple movies and never managed to guess his name. He is hand down my favorite Chinese actor. Great tribute video!
uncle tat is that actor that looks like common people, unlike most that does not look like people we will see in the streets at all.
Rest in power Uncle Tat.
- A fan from Malaysia who grew up watching his movies
Hong Kong cinema had been a big part of my childhood, knowing all the best actors from the golden age passing on really hits hard.
The best there was.
The best there is.
And the best will ever be.
R.I.P uncle Ng Man Tat
Thank you for all the smiles you gave to my childhood
I grew up with Hong Kong cinema, my grandma speaks Cantonese, she loves HK movies so much (including the TV dramas).
Shaolin Popey is a very popular film franchise, even in Soeharto-era Indonesia. Most people know Bobo-ho, but many also remember Uncle Tat, the pervy cheery master, that also appears in Shaolin Soccer.
For me, Andy Lau might be the face of HK cinema, just like Chow Yun-fat, Sammo Hung, or Jackie Chan. They are what people first look at or imagine when it comes to HK films.
But the face of Uncle Tat is as familiar and a friendly sight, just like Kent Cheng's, Anthony Wong's, and Eric Tsang's. HK cinema won't be the same without them, because these guys are the soul and the heart of that industry. Now that he died at 70 years, I feel old, really old
I´ve always loved him and his passing truly breaks my heart. I watched his movies since I was a young girl, even back then I admired him.
What a beautiful tribute. Many many fond memories of Shaolin Soccer but as a kid. It's so fun to re-experience it as a adult and appreciate these nuances of all their hard work.
RIP he was great. Thank you for this tribute. I still remember him in Police Cadet with Tony Leung.
I had no idea he had passed.... may he live on in our memories. Air hugs everybody, Thanks for the video ❤
I watched him act in so many things and I never realised how talented and incredible of an actor he was.
Thank you for making this heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor. Uncle Tat is definitely smiling from heaven rewatching your video tribute and enjoying all the various emotions from many different people watching it.
I feel a deep sense of personal lost. Like as if I lost a most beloved uncle. perhaps this is the best testament to his acting,when people that he has never met all around the world feels profound sadness at his passing. Thank you for the laughter and the smiles, this world became a better place because you were in it.
aaah the actor that no matter what movie he is in he will always be called "Uncle", at least in all the movies that was shown to my TV with the local Dub. Shaolin Soccer, the "Boboho" series (i know it's called Shaolin Popey but locally it's the Boboho movies) and many more.
While he acts as a supporting character boy i can say with total confidence that the way he acted the character in a way that ultimately hits the memory a lot harder than the main cast. Uncle Tat, you will be missed
I'm so happy you made this video.
I will always remember him for all the laughs.
Malaysian here. Uncle Tat is a legend here as well. Thanks for the comedy. RIP
RIP Uncle Tat, a true legend 🙏❤