JinRoz For all the hype it got I was expecting a lot more!

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Kimball Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

leemeade-303-5631 Not dancing with the stars, although the performances are star-worthy. Good story, with several layers underneath all the disco dancing, which is very good. Singapore store clerk trying to win a local dance contest that will give him enough money to buy the motorbike of his longtime dreams. His family life is falling apart, and he attracts the attention of a dance rival, who'll stop at nothing to win the contest. This is not a new story, but the cultural differences and the Singapore location are enough to make it feel fresher. There's even a bit of a shout-out to Bollywood in the form of a dance instructor. If you like disco, or any kind of dance music, and 'Saturday Night Fever' has a special place in your heart, you will love this movie.

dkhoo SPOILER WARNING!Disclosure: I am a Singaporean, wannabe film critic.Forever Fever is a very fun film on the outside (except for one highly charged scene). However, it has many subtexts that are only apparent if you are familiar with Singaporean culture. It is actually quite a serious film, and manages to address many highly charged issues that are difficult to discuss in Singapore (like abortion in the US). I'll give just two examples:East vs West, Old vs New - Singapore is too young a country to have any real culture of its own - everything is imported. We basically don't know who we are, yet. All the characters are torn to some extent between the venerable Eastern culture they *should* respect, and the exciting new Western world they actually *want* to embrace. Each character eventually makes his own choice, for good or ill. There are clear incompatibilities between these cultures. Is Leslie's father a homophobic bigot or a staunch defender of our ancient traditions? Whose side are you on, anyway? Why? The Elite - It is sometimes said, very quietly, that Singapore is dominated by a class of educational and economic "elites". While the system is officially egalitarian and meritocratic, some charge that it is really elitist. The medical student Leslie, the rich spoiled boy and his well-educated girlfriend represent this class in effigy in the movie. This movie manages to deftly air most of the grievances against them, including their influence, isolation and "immoral" Western influence. Some righteous butt-kicking and some overdue peace-making eventually occurs.The film suffers a little in terms of production values, which is understandable given the budget. However, the actors put in spirited, convincing performances, the script satisfies on many levels, and it's just great fun to watch. The characters have unexpected depth, are easy to relate to (at least to a Singaporean), and manage to quickly draw you into their lives on screen. Glen Goei's direction is straightforward but solid, and his vision shines through.This is the kind of movie Hollywood has forgotten how to make. It is strongly built on the fundamentals and succeeds the old-fashioned way. And that's the way *I* like it!9/10

Lori S I checked this out from the library - I figured, what the heck, it's free, and I'll get a campy laugh from it. But the movie is in fact sweet & affectionate. OK so the guy playing Travolta who walks off the screen looks nothing like him & is actually doing a slightly Southern accent. The lead actor (playing Hock) looks a lot like Bruce Lee and turns out to be a good dancer as well as great at kung fu. Nobody has yet mentioned a minor subplot, of the idolized older brother - a med student who needs money for a sex-change operation. The father disavows the med student son in anger. The 70s costumes are good fun and I like the kid sister character who's hooked on romance novels. It reminded me in a way of "Strictly Ballroom" (a much better Baz Lehrman film than "Moulin Rouge" BTW!) And everybody's speaking quite good English - no terrible dubbing! So check this one out & enjoy.

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.