3 Peas in a Pod | |
Starring: | |
Studio: | Huat Films Brainstorminx |
Director: | Michelle Chong |
Producer: | Michelle Chong Pauline Yu Irving Artemas |
Runtime: | 90 minutes |
Country: | Singapore |
Language: | English Mandarin |
Budget: | $1.7 million |
3 Peas in a Pod is a 2013 Singaporean romantic drama film directed by Michelle Chong.[1] [2] [3] The film was the acting debut of Jae Liew.[4]
Singaporean Penny, Korean Peter, and Taiwanese Perry are schoolmates at an Australian University. Just before graduation, they decide to take a road trip together.
The film released in theatres in Singapore and Japan on 14 November 2013.[7] [8] [9]
Gwendolyn Ng of My Paper rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5, writing "Chong's sophomore film turns out to be a rather bumpy ride. This is especially so when the plot takes an abrupt, miscalculated turn towards the end that leaves viewers bewildered."[10] Boon Chan of The Straits Times rated the film 2 stars out of 5, criticising the characters, the casting and the final act of the film.[11] Jocelyn Lee of The New Paper rated the film 2 stars out of 5, writing "The twist which happens way too abruptly is bound to leave viewers feeling mystified and unsatisified."[12] Lin Mingwen of My Paper rated the film 2 stars out of 5, praising the first hour of the film, while criticising the final act.[13]