Coming from the island nation, the film executes a poignant, familiar yet deep maturity of our people. Being a local, it is especially refreshing to perceive a film that reflects how materialistic pursuits can sometimes lead to greater regret and multiple loss. As locals, we've all breathed the endless pursuit of the 5Cs so expounded in the film, yet, do we ever stop to wonder where these dreams will take us? It portrays a message of change, of growth and of closure in humans. Life in our society tends to force us to move on quickly, but by so doing, we leave behind much of our past, only to resurface negatively in the future. Several local films tend to leave an open door for future discussion, but this film has brought the internal emotions into a closure- for both the parents or the children. It speaks of resolution and change for the future, yet a desire to hold on to our roots or our past.
Both Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen have remained true to the characters, despite the different circumstances; and it is indeed beautiful to observe how this will appeal tremendously to the local man-on-the-street. The local set, the liberal use of dialect, the dramatic camera angles; as well as the perfect diction of all characters also contribute to enable Singapore Dreaming truly a film whereby anyone can enjoy- without pondering too deeply.
Singapore Dreaming also seems to quietly reflect the crossover ease from drama to screen as well; allowing viewers to accept this film as one of the matured films from Singapore.
Both Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen have remained true to the characters, despite the different circumstances; and it is indeed beautiful to observe how this will appeal tremendously to the local man-on-the-street. The local set, the liberal use of dialect, the dramatic camera angles; as well as the perfect diction of all characters also contribute to enable Singapore Dreaming truly a film whereby anyone can enjoy- without pondering too deeply.
Singapore Dreaming also seems to quietly reflect the crossover ease from drama to screen as well; allowing viewers to accept this film as one of the matured films from Singapore.
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