A scene in the comedy The Last Wish. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The Last Wish, a highly-anticipated Chinese remake of the 2016 South Korean film The Last Ride has failed to impress viewers, based on ratings from several popular reviewing sites.

The the Chinese film is about about a senior high school student who suffers muscular dystrophy.

As the student approaches his last days, his two best friends want to help him realize his last wish, which is to find a lover.

The movie, directed by Tian Yusheng, best known for the commercially successful Ex-File franchise, features actors Peng Yuchang, Darren Wang and Wei Daxun.

Actors Wei Daxun, Peng Yuchang and Darren Wang (consecutively from left) promote their comedy The Last Wish in the Beijing premiere ceremony. [Photo provided to China Daily]