There are a number of Chinese Movies being screened in conjunction with Chinese New Year for this year. As in previous years, would not have time to watch any of these during the festive period. However, there was an intention to catch up 1 or 2 later on. So on this public holiday, I decided to go for two. Both movies schedule fitted nicely with one after another at MBO in KSL City Mall in JB.
First, the local production of Jack Lim, MyFm Deejay - taken from his Astro character, Ah Beng. This is the third production featuring the faces from MyFm and Astro, although this is the first which uses the Ah Beng's name for the movie title. Box office wise, it is a huge success. Beating all other movies which included star-studded Hong Kong and Taiwan cast. Thanks to their great publicity stunt which culminated in the premier screening of the movie in Pavilion, which was attended by the Prime Minister and wife.
Movie wise, I think it does no better than the first one. I did not watched the second one. With all the hype surrounding it, I would expect a better story, acting, cinematography and editing. But was truly disappointed in all. A forgettable production.
Rating: 2.5 of 5
The Raymond Wong Hong Kong production of this franchise movie is better one, compared to Ah Beng. Not that because it boast of several superstars, but better acting, shooting and editing.
As seen in the poster, it revolved around 4 stories which are totally unrelated to each one. Here is where being the producer has the biggest advantage. Raymond Wong, one of the producers, probably picked the best story of the four for himself.
My favorite act goes to Chapman To. I simply adored his acting. He has never failed to amuse me. I think he did a great imitating Director Peter Chan (Sandra Ng's husband).
Rating: 3 or 5.
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