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Ah Boys to Men (simplified Chinese: 新兵正传; traditional Chinese: 新兵正傳; pinyin: Xīnbīng Zhèngzhuàn; Wade–Giles: Hsin1 Ping1 Cheng4 Chuan4; lit. 'Recruits' True Biography') is a 2012 Singaporean military comedy film produced and directed by Jack Neo, written by Neo and Link Sng. It stars Joshua Tan, Maxi Lim, Noah Yap, Wang Weiliang, Ridhwan Azman, Aizuddiin Nasser, Charlie Goh, and Tosh Zhang. The film revolves around a group of army recruits under National Service in Singapore.
Neo had wanted to shoot an army-themed film since his time under military service, but could not find a suitable chance to do so. The Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) approached Neo to create a film with footage from 2010 documentary Every Singaporean Son. Neo decided to develop a new script instead, and received equipment and consultants from MINDEF for filming. Filming took 70 days from July to September 2012. Ah Boys to Men is the first movie to film in Pulau Tekong, the site of the Basic Military Training Centre, and the first Asian film to feature Dolby Atmos surround sound. The film's theme song, "Recruits' Anthem" was written and composed by one of the cast, Tosh Zhang, during filming at Pulau Tekong. The film was released in Singapore on 8 November 2012 and in Malaysia in December 2012. It became the highest-grossing Singaporean film of 2012, and the highest-grossing Singaporean film at record until Ah Boys to Men 2 earned more at the box office in February 2013. Ah Boys to Men received praise from several reviewers for the cast performances and portrayal of National Service, and criticism for its writing.
The film opens with Singapore under a massive invasion by a foreign power, with Singaporean landmarks such as the Merlion and the Esplanade experiencing airstrikes with numerous civilian casualties. It is later revealed that the war is the fictitious setting of a computer game played by Ken Chow, a rich and spoiled teenager who is reluctant to be conscripted into National Service (NS). Ken planned to study abroad with his girlfriend Amy, but is prevented from doing so by his upcoming compulsory military service. After being chided by Amy for his childishness, Ken vents his anger on a nearby rubbish bin and is apprehended by two nearby policemen to Amy's embarrassment and dismay.
After he is driven home by his father, Ken confides to his parents about his fears of NS. His overprotective mother decides to help him think of ways to defer his service, but fails. The Chow family sadly sends off Ken on the day of his recruitment. Thereafter, Ken and some other recruits are assigned to Ninja Company (Platoon 2, Section 2), sent to their bunk and introduced to their Platoon Sergeant. Whilst queueing up for the mandatory haircut, Ken meets some of his fellow recruits—"Lobang", a charismatic ah beng; Aloysius Jin Sia-lan, an extremely educated fellow who intends to become an army officer; and "IP Man", an ah beng afraid of his girlfriend dumping him for being busy in NS. Most of the recruits are shown to make simple and goofy mistakes in their initial training.
After two weeks of training, Ken and the other recruits are allowed to book out for the first time. A lavish party is thrown by his family to celebrate Ken's return, but his mood is ruined when he is shown a photo of Amy with another man. Ken angrily confronts her and demands that they meet, which she does not initially agree to. She later admits that she has fallen for another man and dumps Ken at a highway. Determined to regain her love, Ken devises a plan to escape from Pulau Tekong as he feels that she is merely testing him. Whilst undergoing military exercises in hot weather, Ken stops drinking water to attempt a heat injury, for which he would be sent home for ten days; he also douses himself in cold water and sleeps under a ceiling fan. His condition rapidly deteriorates and he is hospitalised after collapsing during training. Ken's father is alerted of his son's critical condition while in a company meeting. He quickly drives off to the hospital, but the sheer shock and strain causes him to have a stroke while driving and violently collide with another vehicle.
Ken wakes up in a hospital, surrounded by his two sisters. He realises that his foolish actions have caused problems for many people and cannot bear to face his father, who has survived the car crash and is recuperating in another ward in the same hospital. Awakened to reality, Ken is finally fit enough to go back to training. The film ends at this junction, and snippets of the sequel Ah Boys to Men 2 are shown.
Ah Boys to Men was directed by Jack Neo, who also wrote the script with Link Sng. Neo, Lim Teck, and Leonard Lai served as producers. Meanwhile, Irene Kng, Neo's wife, served as an executive producer.
Ah Boys to Men is Jack Neo's first military-themed film and his "most ambitious project so far" according to himself. Neo had wanted to shoot a military-themed film since his time as a recruit after being influenced by Taiwanese army films, but could not find the right opportunity. The Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) requested Neo to edit footage from 2010 documentary series Every Singaporean Son into a film. Neo decided to not use the footage and write a script instead as using the footage would be difficult. The production received the full support from MINDEF to shoot the film; they were provided access to vehicles, equipment and weapons, and on-site consultants. Neo did not receive funding from MINDEF. The film was funded under the Media Development Authority's Production Assistance grant, and by several investors and sponsors such Toast Box, Bee Cheng Hiang, and KPMG. According to Neo, MINDEF did not interfere with editing and writing the film. He cited an example where MINDEF allowed a scene where recruits smuggle bakkwa during basic training.
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Ah Boys to Men (simplified Chinese: 新兵正传; traditional Chinese: 新兵正傳; pinyin: Xīnbīng Zhèngzhuàn; Wade–Giles: Hsin1 Ping1 Cheng4 Chuan4; lit. 'Recruits' True Biography') is a 2012 Singaporean military comedy film produced and directed by Jack Neo, written by Neo and Link Sng. It stars Joshua Tan, Maxi Lim, Noah Yap, Wang Weiliang, Ridhwan Azman, Aizuddiin Nasser, Charlie Goh, and Tosh Zhang. The film revolves around a group of army recruits under National Service in Singapore.
Neo had wanted to shoot an army-themed film since his time under military service, but could not find a suitable chance to do so. The Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) approached Neo to create a film with footage from 2010 documentary Every Singaporean Son. Neo decided to develop a new script instead, and received equipment and consultants from MINDEF for filming. Filming took 70 days from July to September 2012. Ah Boys to Men is the first movie to film in Pulau Tekong, the site of the Basic Military Training Centre, and the first Asian film to feature Dolby Atmos surround sound. The film's theme song, "Recruits' Anthem" was written and composed by one of the cast, Tosh Zhang, during filming at Pulau Tekong. The film was released in Singapore on 8 November 2012 and in Malaysia in December 2012. It became the highest-grossing Singaporean film of 2012, and the highest-grossing Singaporean film at record until Ah Boys to Men 2 earned more at the box office in February 2013. Ah Boys to Men received praise from several reviewers for the cast performances and portrayal of National Service, and criticism for its writing.
The film opens with Singapore under a massive invasion by a foreign power, with Singaporean landmarks such as the Merlion and the Esplanade experiencing airstrikes with numerous civilian casualties. It is later revealed that the war is the fictitious setting of a computer game played by Ken Chow, a rich and spoiled teenager who is reluctant to be conscripted into National Service (NS). Ken planned to study abroad with his girlfriend Amy, but is prevented from doing so by his upcoming compulsory military service. After being chided by Amy for his childishness, Ken vents his anger on a nearby rubbish bin and is apprehended by two nearby policemen to Amy's embarrassment and dismay.
After he is driven home by his father, Ken confides to his parents about his fears of NS. His overprotective mother decides to help him think of ways to defer his service, but fails. The Chow family sadly sends off Ken on the day of his recruitment. Thereafter, Ken and some other recruits are assigned to Ninja Company (Platoon 2, Section 2), sent to their bunk and introduced to their Platoon Sergeant. Whilst queueing up for the mandatory haircut, Ken meets some of his fellow recruits—"Lobang", a charismatic ah beng; Aloysius Jin Sia-lan, an extremely educated fellow who intends to become an army officer; and "IP Man", an ah beng afraid of his girlfriend dumping him for being busy in NS. Most of the recruits are shown to make simple and goofy mistakes in their initial training.
After two weeks of training, Ken and the other recruits are allowed to book out for the first time. A lavish party is thrown by his family to celebrate Ken's return, but his mood is ruined when he is shown a photo of Amy with another man. Ken angrily confronts her and demands that they meet, which she does not initially agree to. She later admits that she has fallen for another man and dumps Ken at a highway. Determined to regain her love, Ken devises a plan to escape from Pulau Tekong as he feels that she is merely testing him. Whilst undergoing military exercises in hot weather, Ken stops drinking water to attempt a heat injury, for which he would be sent home for ten days; he also douses himself in cold water and sleeps under a ceiling fan. His condition rapidly deteriorates and he is hospitalised after collapsing during training. Ken's father is alerted of his son's critical condition while in a company meeting. He quickly drives off to the hospital, but the sheer shock and strain causes him to have a stroke while driving and violently collide with another vehicle.
Ken wakes up in a hospital, surrounded by his two sisters. He realises that his foolish actions have caused problems for many people and cannot bear to face his father, who has survived the car crash and is recuperating in another ward in the same hospital. Awakened to reality, Ken is finally fit enough to go back to training. The film ends at this junction, and snippets of the sequel Ah Boys to Men 2 are shown.
Ah Boys to Men was directed by Jack Neo, who also wrote the script with Link Sng. Neo, Lim Teck, and Leonard Lai served as producers. Meanwhile, Irene Kng, Neo's wife, served as an executive producer.
Ah Boys to Men is Jack Neo's first military-themed film and his "most ambitious project so far" according to himself. Neo had wanted to shoot a military-themed film since his time as a recruit after being influenced by Taiwanese army films, but could not find the right opportunity. The Singaporean Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) requested Neo to edit footage from 2010 documentary series Every Singaporean Son into a film. Neo decided to not use the footage and write a script instead as using the footage would be difficult. The production received the full support from MINDEF to shoot the film; they were provided access to vehicles, equipment and weapons, and on-site consultants. Neo did not receive funding from MINDEF. The film was funded under the Media Development Authority's Production Assistance grant, and by several investors and sponsors such Toast Box, Bee Cheng Hiang, and KPMG. According to Neo, MINDEF did not interfere with editing and writing the film. He cited an example where MINDEF allowed a scene where recruits smuggle bakkwa during basic training.