 Two very interesting movies by Eric Khoo, who also directed the more widely known "Be With Me".
"Mee Pok Man" is is first feature, a tragic love story set in Singapore's lower depths. Despite having some good moments, it's still a somewhat amateurish effort, and I felt it was a bit too long. Still, it's an interesting story, with some nice moments.
"12 Storeys" is Eric Khoo's second film. Sort of a very loose sequel (the main event of the first feature is gossiped in this one), it's also a story deeply concerned with the social reality of Singapore and its inhabitants. I thought this movie was more refined, and a tad more humorous.
All in all, I liked both movies, as I had enjoyed "Be With Me". I think Eric Khoo is a very interesting filmmaker, emerging from a somewhat inexpected Asian country. |