*I Not Stupid* movie poster

Terry Khoo, Liu Kok-Pin and Ang Boon-Hock

It is about three Primary Six boys who are in the bottom class of their school, their struggles in their studies, their dislike for Mandarin and Math. Because they are deemed "stupid", they are looked down upon by other students in the top classes and society in general, until one of them attempted suicide.

The bottom class

They are also pressured by their parents to get good grades. In Singapore, only academically high achievers will make good, and students like Terry Khoo and his friends Liu Kok-Pin and Ang Boon-Hock have no place in society.

The movie's underlying message is criticism over Singapore's rigid education system and the over-obedience of its citizens.

This movie is full of emotions, and it even made me cry because it's so touching.

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*I Not Stupid Too* movie poster

In "I Not Stupid Too" or "I Not Stupid 2", Jack Neo brings back the new and improved magic formula of "I Not Stupid". It is seemingly a sequel to "I Not Stupid" and shares the same cast but the characters are different, and so is the storyline.

Jerry made her pregnant, or so he thought

"I Not Stupid Too" focuses more on misunderstood teens, miscommunication between parents and their children and those of teachers and students.

It's about generation gap, of how fathers and mothers in Singapore keep climbing the corporate ladder until they have no time for their children. All they know how to do is to spend their hard earned money to buy material things for the children without knowing that what the children really need, and want, is their time.

It's about how, due to lack of quality time spent together, parents have no clue how to express their love for the children.

The school principal

Teacher - Student fight

In school, the teachers also have problems communicating with the students. This movie teaches us to look at a person's positive points, his strengths, his talents, rather than focusing on and criticising his weaknesses.

Cheng Cai, the oft misunderstood teen

All children are born the same. It is just how they are brought up that makes the difference.

Jerry, the leading man in his school concert

"I Not Stupid Too" is funny yet emotional. It will leave you laughing one minute, and crying the next.

These two movies are highly recommended by me! Who says only Hollywood movies are good?

Note: The dialogue of these movies is in English, Mandarin and Hokkien.