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Wikipedia article




'Wonderful! Liang Xi Mei' is a 2018 Chinese New Year Singaporean comedy film directed by Jack Neo. It stars Neo, alongside Mark Lee, Henry Thia, Benjamin Tan, Wang Lei, Jaspers Lai, Chua Lee Lian, and Cavin Soh. The film was released on 15 February 2018 in Singapore and Malaysia.

Plot



Liang Xi Mei (Jack Neo) is finally back! Now retired, Liang Xi Mei spends her time looking after her obedient grandchildren. However, Robert (Mark Lee), her eldest son adds to her woes as he is always dreaming of making a fortune through easy means. She pins all her hopes on her youngest son, Albert (Benjamin Tan). Her favouritism stirs up jealousy within Robert, who vows to strike it rich to win Liang Xi Meis approval. By chance, Robert picks up the doll that is actually the Goddess of Fortune! She helps Robert but also appeals to him to be more down to earth and practical in his pursuit of success and wealth. Instead, he turns into an ingrate as soon as his hawker business takes off. His arrogance incurs the wrath of the God of Misfortune who decides to teach him a lesson. Soon, trouble ensues among Liang Xi Meis family and their best friends Guang Dong Po (Wang Lei) and Lion King (Henry Thia). Will they get through this headache of a situation together as a family?

Cast



*Jack Neo as Liang Xi Mei/Liang Po Po

*Mark Lee as Robert

*Henry Thia as Lion King/Ah Gong

*Benjamin Tan as Albert

*Wang Lei as Guang Dong Po/Wang Lei

*Jaspers Lai as Merlion King

*Chua Lee Lian as Mary

*Cavin Soh as Kway Teow King

*Cai Ping Kai as Goddess of Fortune

*Gadrick Chin as God of Misfortune

*Toh Xin Hui as Ah Girl

*Zhang Wei as Uncle Lee

*Ryan Lian as Kidnapper

*Noah Yap as Kidnapper

*Richie Koh as Big Boss

Cameo

*Yeo Yann Yann as Mrs Fu

*Aileen Tan as Mrs Lu

*Irene Ang as Mrs Shou

*Apple Chan as Young Liang Xi Mei

*Leon Lim as Young Uncle Lee

Reception



Critical reception

Yip Wai Yee of 'The Straits Times' gave the film a 1 out of 5 stars, as "showing up only at the beginning of the film and then again briefly at the end, she feels like a complete afterthought, with her name slapped onto the movie title only for marketing purposes." Instead, it mainly focuses on "Ximei's son Robert and his obsession to get rich".

Samfrey Tan of 'The New Paper' rated it a 1/5, citing "distasteful Hokkien puns and clownish slapstick abound, broken only by the occasional cheap sexual reference".

Box office

On February 22, 2018, one week after its release, the film crossed the RM$3 million mark in the Malaysian box office.

References




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