Since it's going to be chinese new year soon, one of my UTP friends suggested to watch a CNY movie in the cinema. I didn't have any objections to that and besides, it is a movie by the famous Jack Neo. I thought that would be interesting and the fact was, it was! :)
The movie is by Lee Thean Jeen, starring Mark Lee, Ah Niu, Jack Neo, Jacelyn Tay, Rebecca Lim, Huang Wenhong Koe Yeet and the rest.
The "Homecoming" show was about the journey of family members, Karen Neo (Jack Neo) and Ah Ming (Ah Niu), going back to hometown for the reunion dinner. And also a guy, Chef Daniel (Mark Lee), that is quite successful in his career as a famous chef that he neglected his time with his family during the new year eve.The story was quite touching at some point, and of course some scenes super funny (acted by Jack Neo, who won't expect some humour?). For me it was a good touching comedy though, relaxing yet educational.
Food for thought
One thing that stroke me in the movie was the point when Karen Neo (Jack Neo) was willing to let go of S$8000 (RM19000) just for a flight ticket for a pitiful girl, Mindy, that he/she just met in less than 24 hours so that she would be able to go back to Singapore to have the reunion dinner with her dad, Chef Daniel.
I mean, it was kinda rare to find this kind of kindness among the society nowadays that people would give up RM19000 for someone you have just met? The naive trust and generosity were just not there anymore in our society and we should be thanking God if that genuine trust was found even among our own friends. :)
All in all, quite a nice movie. If you haven't watched it, make sure you find the time to watch it before CNY and go back on time for reunion dinner! :)
8 comments:
You're coming home for the Reunion Dinner??? Nothing will make parents happier than the children coming back for this auspicious occasion.
of course. hahhaa.... :)
You are right, Gabriel---kindness and trust are rare these days. It is nice to hear when it happens. Sounds like a good movie. Blessings...
I like old school Chinese movies. Hopefully, there will be good ones on tv this coming CNY.
Thanks for the review, I might go watch this movie : )
Clint: yeap, it's touching to see that kind of things still happening around us. :)
Mei Teng:yeap, hopefully this year will be a good one. :)
foongpc: yeap, you should go and watch. haha..
Thank you for the review and for the title of the movie! As a matter of fact I collect movies that somehow have connections with food.
thanks! glad you like it. :)
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