I never like the idea of watching comedies in cinema. The reason is simple - it's not worth the penny I'm paying for it. But... though rules are rules, there's always an exception. And that would be Chinese New Year. Just as Chinese New Year is the time of the year to have McDonald's Prosperity Burger, it's also the time of the year for some good laugh by watching Chinese New Year Comedies.
Review:
I like how the story begins. It was funny and it was cute, yet still very fresh (well, at least to me :p) And I like how the story evolves, the transition was smooth and the actors and actresses managed to bring their character to live. With the failure of All's Well Ends Well installment in recent years, this is one good CNY movie that has long been lost in the industry.
Homecoming (Singapore) - a Jack Neo movie.
Good Day (Malaysia) - from the producer of Woohoo!
All's Well Ends Well 2011 (Hong Kong) - another installment of All's Well Ends Well
I Love Hong Kong (Hong Kong) - from the producer and director of 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
From the 4 choices above, I chose this (well, to be precised, KS chose this but we all agreed). Judging from last year's 72 Tenants, I feel safe going with this choice though I'd never read or heard of the synopsis of the movie beforehand. Thank god I didn't as it would have ruined the surprise. Isn't it fun watching a movie without watching the trailer or reading the synopsis first? :)
The Story:
The story centers around the Hong Kong public housing area and how harmonious it is to be living close to neighbours and helping one another. The story also emphasises on friendship, trust and being kind to others.
Tony Leung plays a bankrupt businessman who is forced to moved into his old man's house, together with his wife, Sandra Ng and their 3 teenage kids. Tony's father lives in a public housing flat, where Tony grew up. But Tony is not the only one returning.
Eric Tsang, his childhood buddy who had absconded the neighbourhood's charity fund and Anita, his childhood lover, also make their return. Will Anita's presence put an end to his happy marriage? Is Eric really guilty for what happened and will he betray his best friend once again?
Eric Tsang, his childhood buddy who had absconded the neighbourhood's charity fund and Anita, his childhood lover, also make their return. Will Anita's presence put an end to his happy marriage? Is Eric really guilty for what happened and will he betray his best friend once again?
Review:
I like how the story begins. It was funny and it was cute, yet still very fresh (well, at least to me :p) And I like how the story evolves, the transition was smooth and the actors and actresses managed to bring their character to live. With the failure of All's Well Ends Well installment in recent years, this is one good CNY movie that has long been lost in the industry.
Rating: 9/10 for a comedy
Seriously, this is worth every single cent I'm paying for.
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