3 Peas in a Pod

3 Peas in a Pod
Directed byMichelle Chong
Produced byMichelle Chong
Pauline Yu
Irving Artemas
Starring
Production
companies
Huat Films
Brainstorminx
Release date
  • 14 November 2013 (2013-11-14)
Running time
90 minutes
CountrySingapore
LanguagesEnglish
Mandarin
Budget$1.7 million

3 Peas in a Pod (Chinese: 他她他) is a 2013 Singaporean romantic drama film directed by Michelle Chong.[1][2][3] The film was the acting debut of Jae Liew.[4]

Plot

Singaporean Penny, Korean Peter, and Taiwanese Perry are schoolmates at an Australian University. Just before graduation, they decide to take a road trip together.

Cast

Release

The film released in theatres in Singapore and Japan on 14 November 2013.[7][8][9]

Reception

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]

References

  1. ^ Lee, Jocelyn (9 November 2013). "Chong's new film gets rating shock". The New Paper. Singapore.
  2. ^ 罗瑱玲 (18 November 2013). "庒米雪《他她他》抢锋头？". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
  3. ^ 李亦筠 (18 January 2013). "庄米雪：《他她他》女主角须具备"X元素"". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
  4. ^ Yip, Wai Yee (2 February 2013). "Unknown picked for Michelle Chong's flick". The Straits Times. Singapore.
  5. ^ a b c Lim, Yan Liang (13 November 2013). "Young stars brave heat, cold and flies". The Straits Times. Singapore.
  6. ^ Yip, Wai Yee (13 November 2013). "Acting takes back seat to directing for Chong". The Straits Times. Singapore.
  7. ^ Ng, Gwendolyn (13 November 2013). "Youthful cast spices up 3 Peas". My Paper. Singapore.
  8. ^ 李亦筠 (6 March 2013). "《他她他》飞澳开拍亚历山大健身瘦过头". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
  9. ^ 罗瑱玲 (2 November 2013). "《他她他》被列NC16庄米雪放弃上诉". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
  10. ^ Ng, Gwendolyn (14 November 2013). "Romantic road-trip flick is one bumpy ride". My Paper. Singapore.
  11. ^ Chan, Boon (13 November 2013). "Three in twisted love triangle". The Straits Times. Singapore.
  12. ^ Lee, Jocelyn (13 November 2013). "3 PEAS IN A POD (NC16)". The New Paper. Singapore.
  13. ^ 林明文 (14 November 2013). "他她他的三角习题". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.