One Leg Kicking

Okay, so I'm Singaporean and I would like to say that it's time to stop stereotyping Singaporeans and making such films. Some of the actors/actresses actually have talent, but sadly it wasn't shown much in this film. I was fidgeting in my seat when I watched this, being quite young at that time, my parents dragged me along to see it. Honestly I could say that I was going to fall asleep. And there was this arrogant westernized boy whom just got on my nerves. Overall a boring film, and a general waste of the actors' talent. I have seen better Singaporean movies than this. Chicken Rice War was good. However, I cannot believe that this one would be considered a better Singaporean film. Sorry, I wouldn't recommend it.

One Leg Kicking was saved by 5 things : Sharon Au, Gurmit Singh, Mark Lee, Hossan Leong and a subject matter close to the hearts of many Singaporeans.

The film had its moments (and they were very good moments). However, overall, it felt poorly put together and uncohesive.

Sharon Au was absolutely charming and outshone Fiona Xie by far despite playing a heartlander plain jane. Gurmit proved to viewers that he handles drama with as much panache as he takes on comedy. Mark Lee and Hossan Leong had brilliant comedic timing and were utterly hilarious!

These 4 actors rescued the film from what could only be termed bad acting.

Fiona Xie's character was so redundant, one wondered why she was even in the film. Her character could only be described as terribly boring and typical. To make it worse, Fiona Xie did not in any way even attempt to make an effort to liven up her already insipid character. In fact, she did not even appear to be acting as she spent the whole film doing nothing but simpering and trying to look cute and pretty in front of the camera. Her turning against her brother and father was totally unbelievable and unconvincing. I guess it was a good thing she didn't get much screen time (thank God!).

Even more appalling was Robin Leong in his villainous role. Besides WAY over-acting, his American accent and exaggerated mannerisms made him plain annoying, grating and a pain in the arse. Maybe he thought he was being funny but it sure as hell didn't work.

The fact that the incest issue was presented in such a fleeting (not to mention superficial) fashion, one can only wonder if the film makers were just too afraid to explore the issue at all. And if so, why even bring it into the film then? It's manifestation in the form of a Gwen doll for about 5 seconds in the film just trivialised an issue that might have lent (the only) depth to the relationship between Gwen and her brother.

Let's just hope the film industry in Singapore starts employing more actual talent and relying less on the reputation of the director/producer and actors who merely look good.

1 thing. this movie sucks BIG TIME..i was into singaporean comedy when Chiken Rice war came along. But, this time, even Gurmit Singh (well-done) acting cant pull this one of. A total failure of following HK's Shaolin Soccer. Next time: do ur own thing!

Gurmit Singh and co. can do so much better, and you know it.

The plot is about as predictable as it gets, with the underdogs winning, the arrogant snobs who typically get humiliated in the end and a love triangle which includes the cliche of the-one-for-was-right-there-all-along. It's all been done before, and too many times at that.

The acting is not much better, Robin Leong's character being particularly cringe-inducing with his overacting. The rest of the other, more talented actors were stifled by the poor script and as a result, the whole movie felt stilted even though it was supposed to be a comedy.

This is one Singaporean movie that belongs deep in the trenches of has-been land.

To soccer fans every where -- stay away from this movie. It was so baaaaddd! Lame acting, lame script, lame soccer and no directing! I rented this movie during my stint in Asia and was appalled that this was considered one of the better Singaporean films. It was just nonsensical and thoroughly boring. There are thousands of rich, exciting stories in Asia. Why write a bad story about over the top and stereotypical Singaporeans?