15
Seen it?2003 | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved 21 Jump Street or River's Edge, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Five troubled teens, abandoned by society and family, form a bond in a world of violence, drugs, and self-destruction, facing harsh realities of modern Singapore.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$200K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Royston Tan
- Melvin ChenMelvin
- Erick ChunErick
- Melvin LeeArmani
- Vynn SohVynn
- Shaun TanShaun