Ah Boys to Men

Finished watching the movie.

Entertainment, 4.5/5. Story line wise, 2.5/5.
But overall, I'll give the show a 3.9/5..?

This is mainly due to the messages that I felt that the movie has quite successfully conveyed to the audience, as expected from a Jack Neo film.
It has managed to show the different perspectives held by Singaporeans on the hot topic of National Service, in a humorous manner.
I find this a smart way. Laughters generated in the theatre is a reflection of social views towards the issue.

[Mild Spoiler]
At the beginning, I was really... disturbed? Or worried.
It dawned to me that a surprise attack on Singapore would have been an unexpected one. And Singaporeans are not trained on what exactly to do if things like that happen one day.
And with that, it showed how important NS is. Which is also the main crux of the movie. Without the training, how can you protect our country?
And to all audience, both males and females, it is also to show how big their responsibility is, as NS men.
Something personal, that part actually managed to make me feel a bit emotionally agitated. I was feeling really angry at our enemy, whoever it was.

On the whole, the moral of the story is not to treat NS like a joke, and not chow geng.

Character Analysis
Sergeants and corporals- Though characters that many dislike, I admire them and whatever they say.
Take a good look at Singapore, what you are supposed to protect. The prosperity that we enjoy now is not to be taken for granted as they do not come from nothing. It is from what you are wearing.

Moms- No matter how unreasonable they seemed to be, they have their own reasons.

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And to ALL MEN,
Really don't geng, be proud of that two years.
Also something frequently mentioned throughout the movie was how much NS has changed over the years. And so we should feel lucky and not ask for more.

Overall, this movie managed to provide diferent takeaways to different people. Ex-recruits, memories; and preparation for the new ones. And the females, to support and understand.