That One No Enough
That One No Enough (Chinese: 那个不够), is a 1999 Singaporean romance comedy film directed by Jack Neo.[1][2][3] The film was Neo's directorial debut,[4] not counting Hitman in the City which was directed for the direct-to-VCD market.[5][6]
| That One No Enough | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jack Neo |
| Written by | Jack Neo |
| Produced by | Choo Meileen Lim Suat-yen |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Tung Sei-kwong |
| Edited by | Martyn See |
| Music by | Li Yi |
Production company | Cathay Asia Films |
Release date | 13 May 1999 |
Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Languages | English Mandarin Hokkien Teochew |
| Budget | $850,000 |
| Box office | $1,020,000 |
Plot
Businessman Hong Hao Ren is a devoted husband, while his ambitious wife, Chow Min Hui, focuses on advancing her career than their relationship. He eventually gets romantically interested with her secretary, Jenny.
Married used-car-salesman Zhu Guo Rong is romantically interested in a karaoke hostess. However, a neighbour spots him with the hostess.
Provision-shop assistant Lim Ah Kun falls in love with Chen Hui Yu, the daughter of his boss.
Cast
- Jack Neo as Hong Hao Ren[7]
- Mark Lee as Zhu Guo Rong[8]
- Henry Thia as Lim Ah Kun[8][9]
- Hong Huifang as Chow Min Hui[10]
- Patricia Mok as Chen Hui Yu[8][9]
- John Cheng[10]
- Yan Ni as Jenny[7]
- Yoo Ah Min as Hao Ren's mother[7]
- Tan Kheng Hua[8]
- Justina Low as Chan Huay[2]
Release
The movie was released in theatres in Singapore and Malaysia on 13 May 1999.[11][12] The film was released in Taipei, Taiwan on 12 June.[13] It was the first Singaporean film to be released in Taiwan.[14]
Reception
Derek Elley of Variety gave the film a positive review.[7] Chen Yunhong of Shin Min Daily News gave the film four stars out of five.[15] Elisabeth Gwee of The Straits Times gave the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, writing, "In the face of such risque subject manner, Neo does a good job for a first-time director, managing to pull things off without resorting to crude jokes and tasteless situations."[16] Ernest Luis of The New Paper gave the film a negative review, criticising the use of stereotypes and the humour.[17]
References
- Tong, Kelvin (24 October 1998). "Neo goes for love bites". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Tsang, Susan (14 May 1999). "If it works, why fix it?". The Business Times. Singapore.
- 康秀金 (23 January 1999). "《那个不够》 床戏占5%". Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
- Tong, Kelvin (31 December 1998). "Sunshine no enough but there's time to hit the bed". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Wong, Avis (26 October 1999). "Play it again, Jack". The New Paper. Singapore.
- Yeo, Edwin (11 May 1999). "Jack puts all into this one Straying spouses". The New Paper. Singapore.
- Elley, Derek (6 February 2000). "That One No Enough". Variety. Singapore. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- Chan, Seet Fan (12 March 1999). "This one enough or not?". The New Paper. Singapore.
- Chan, Seet Fan (21 January 1999). "'She too thin', 'he too fat'". The New Paper. Singapore.
- Yong, Siew Fern (23 December 1998). "Making it big". The New Paper. Singapore.
- Tee, Hun Ching (11 June 1999). "That One still no enough". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- "为击败梁婆婆 30万元宣传 《那个不够》月中新马50戏院上映". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore. 3 May 1999.
- Gwee, Elisabeth (7 May 1999). "Darling, I've to kiss that woman". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- "梁智强台湾与胡瓜论说《那个不够》". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore. 3 June 1999.
- 陈韵红 (15 May 1999). "《那个不够》可看吗?". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
- Gwee, Elisabeth (14 May 1999). "Looking for love in all the wrong places". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- Luis, Ernest (23 May 1999). "Tired of the stereotypes, jumpy plot". The New Paper. Singapore.