Homecoming (2011 film) explained

Homecoming
Starring:
Music:Kavin Hoo
Cinematography:Joel San Juan
Editing:Yim Mun Chong
Studio:Homerun Asia
Director:Lee Thean-jeen
Producer:Pui Yin Chan
Peggie Lim
Peggy Lim
Phillip Lim
Soo Wei Toong
Runtime:97 minutes
Country:Singapore
Language:English
Mandarin
Budget:$1.5 million

Homecoming, is a 2011 Singaporean and Malaysian comedy film directed by Lee Thean-jeen.[1] [2] [3] It was Lee's debut feature film.

Plot

Ah Meng and his mother, Karen Neo, travel to Kuala Lumpur for a Chinese New Year reunion dinner.

Newly-wed couple Boon and Jamie aim to head off to Bali right after their family's reunion dinner, which cannot begin until all of the guests arrive.

Chef Daniel Koh neglects his daughter Mindy as he prepares dishes for customers. When his fiery temper results in the resignation of several assistant chefs, he requires the help of restaurant manager Fei Fei.

Cast

Release

It released in theatres in Singapore on 3 February 2011, the first day of Chinese New Year.[7]

Reception

Yong Shu Hoong of My Paper rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5, writing "Of course, a little sentimentality is inevitable in a Chinese New Year comedy. And messages about the importance of family and tradition may, at times, border dangerously on heavy-handedness. Still, the overall effect is a wholesome feel-good movie that is not only well-paced, entertaining and (as its Chinese title suggests) brimming with laughter, but also has its heart in all the right places."[8] Dylan Tan of The Business Times rated the film B+, calling it "heartfelt, well-made and well-observed".[9] The Straits Times rated the film 2.5 stars out of five and 3.5 stars out of five for the festive index, stating "It is hard to quibble with the well-meaning sentiments here – the importance of family and spending time with them – but writer-director Lee Thean-jeen's debut feature feels a tad heavy-handed."[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tan. Kee Yun. 16 October 2010. 'Give him a chance'. The New Paper. Singapore.
  2. News: 陈韵红. 6 February 2011. 《笑着回家》票房近80万. Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
  3. News: 陈韵红. 9 September 2010. 甩肉5公斤演阿牛妈妈梁智强反串求翻生. Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
  4. News: Yip. Wai Yee. 5 February 2011. Smooth ride home for CNY. The Straits Times. Singapore.
  5. News: 陈韵红. 6 February 2011. 《笑着回家》票房达80万梁智强翻生有望. Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
  6. News: Boon. Rachel. 10 September 2010. Jack Neo's homecoming. The Straits Times. Singapore.
  7. News: Quah. Michelle. 31 January 2011. Local film sees feast in reunion dinner theme. The Business Times. Singapore.
  8. News: Yong. Shu Hoong. 2 February 2011. Sweet Homecoming. My Paper. Singapore.
  9. News: Tan. Dylan. 3 February 2011. Family comes first. The Business Times. Singapore.
  10. News: 2 February 2011. Family reunion. The Straits Times. Singapore.