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Rating: 3.5/5
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"An entertaining local movie that shows improvements from Jack Neo."

The first two movies did well in the local box office so it wasn't much of a surprise that Jack Neo decided to return for a third outing. The question is, since the duology has closed a chapter of the characters, what else could Jack show? He did a smart move by revisiting the characters' lives and raising the question, "What if they had gone to NDU (Naval Diving Unit)?" And it is released as a standalone movie. The result is an entertaining and funny movie that will touch locals at heart. It is also the best recent Jack Neo's movie.

The story: The movie starts with a bang with a well-executed (by local standard) and thrilling action scene at the sea. Viewers get to see their favourite characters engaged in gunfire and fights. Sadly the movie ends on a soft note without an exciting climax or resolution. Viewers will still get the kicks seeing the characters bonding and facing challenges together. Their characteristics are still kept intact so it is almost like watching fresh take of the NS (National Service) life. Story is not one of Jack's strongest points but he knows how to keep viewers engaged by developing the camaraderie within the group and pitting them against the tough and stringent training in NDU. Pacing is thankfully brisk. Acting wise has improved, many of them have improved and displayed a better range of emotions. Music wise is good and goes well with the emotions in the movie.

Overall: Fans of the duology will definitely catch this in cinema. Fans of Jack Neo will be pleased to catch his latest movie. This works in forms of entertainment and education. While entertaining, it provides exclusive and closer look of how training in NDU is like. If that's what you like, this movie will please you. If this proves to be another massive hit, perhaps Jack will continue his money-making franchise.

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