Inclubabu
Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.
Humbersi
The first must-see film of the year.
Payno
I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Cassandra
Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
diver83
Just watched this on cable (Starz) and was pleasantly surprised at how entertaining it was. I was channel surfing and stopped on it for a second, that grew into a few seconds, then a minute, and got sucked in and really enjoyed it. Yes, it's formulaic, and is runs in parallel to Saturday Night Fever, but when something is well done it is a joy to see. The acting was uniformly good among all the characters - solid, earnest and believable. The leads were especially good but even in a contrived situation between Leslie and his father (secondary parts) near the end of the movie, the two have a very emotional scene that had me locked in - solid acting all around. The obligatory kung fu fight was well done and folded well enough into the story line. What I especially liked about the movie is that the dancing was very well done but rode a nice line between very good amateurs and professional and kept things believable. Lastly, the costumes and wardrobes were spot on. The production was excellent and interiors and location shots were colorful and seamless, cinematography was solid, sound was perfect and soundtrack fit well with every scene. In summary - the movie rates a solid B and was fun to watch. Hope you enjoy it as much.
George Parker
"That's the Way I Like It" is a flick which would never work on paper but manages to be thoroughly enjoyable on the silver screen. It's all about Hock (Pang), a Singapore store clerk who wants no more than to kick butt like Bruce Lee and own a motorcycle but meets a disco dancing hottie who convinces him there are better things to get into than motorbikes. Always fun, upbeat, and good natured, this little English language flick out of Singapore is a kind of "Enter the Dragon" meets "Saturday Night Fever" meets "All in the Family" colorful comedy drenched in nostalgic hit disco tunes. Fun stuff especially for anyone who has ever done the Hustle. (B)
spirochaete
I saw this movie nearly three years ago, when it first came out in Singapore (was living there at the time) and I thoroughly loved it. I'm excited that it's finally come to the US (if only in video).The story is, well, predictable (except the subplot with Ah Hock's brother). But that's alright. So is most of Hollywood. What makes this movie such a gem is the earnestness of the acting--the fun the actors really seem to be having making this movie.The film uses some of Singapore's unique talents (it's too bad Steven Lim isn't doing that much acting any more or that Medaline Tan hasn't been seen in a while). Take the dance instructor, for example--he's probably Singapore's most famous transvestite (you see him in his more usual role in a short cameo). Goei's subtlety in showcasing aspects of Singapore that are not its more renowned is especially appealing. Singapore hasn't always been as clean, well-run, and efficient as it is now.Don't get me wrong. You don't have to be Singaporean to enjoy this movie (I'm not). Enjoy the Singlish that is unabashedly used throughout. Enjoy the fun (if not technically amazing) dancing. Enjoy the wonderful soundtrack, full of disco classics re-recorded by Singaporean bands (although you can't always tell). Enjoy the fact that a company of Singaporeans have made a film worthy of hollywood without any of hollywood in it. It's a blast.
itsclear
"That's the Way I Like it" or "Forever Fever" is a movie that makes me smile. It plays a lot like Saturday Night Fever, the music, the disco dance competition, and the hero changes dance partners along the way. But it isn't a parody of the movie just based in Singapore, instead I think it's just paying homage to the great film. This is really a feel good movie that makes you laugh, want to dance, and smile throughout ... except for this really moving and well acted scene with Hock's brother Leslie and his father. By the end you will be glad you saw a movie that made you smile... and find yourself saying, "Thats the way I like it." This movie is a simple story, that ask you to , 'Don't think ... feeeeeel' "Enter the Dragon. 1974"