Cover Qasrina Karim and Chew Kin Wah at a special screening of their CNY-themed movie, 'Kongsi Raya' (Photo: Instagram/@gscmovies)
Qasrina Karim and Chew Kin Wah at a special screening of their CNY-themed movie, 'Kongsi Raya' (Photo: Instagram/@gscmovies)
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Here are nine movies to keep you entertained in the cinemas during the Lunar New Year celebrations
GSC Cinemas recently unveiled its roster of CNY-themed movies that play in its cinemas over the festive period. There's also a Hollywood sci-fi to look forward to.
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Scroll down for the full list:
Nasi Lemak 1.0
Rapper Namewee stars as Chef Huang who, during an intense cooking competition, inadvertently travels 600 years back in time to the Melaka Sultanate.
Release date: January 27
Reunion Dinner
A family comedy that centres around a young couple played by Lawrence Wong and Cya Liu. This Singapore production also stars Mark Lee, Mimi Choo, Xiang Yun and Guo Liang.
Release date: January 31
My Best Friend's Breakfast
Taiwanese singing idol Eric Chou and actress Moon Lee star in this romantic teen movie.
Release date: January 31
Ah Girls Go Army
An extension of Jack Neo's popular Ah Boys to Men series, this new comedy imagines a future when Singapore has to recruit females into National Service.
Release date: February 1
Kongsi Raya
An interracial couple has to weather the challenge of their respective fathers' disapproval of the relationship. Directed by Malaysian actor Teddy Chin, it boasts a stellar cast that includes Qasrina Karim, Wilson Lee, Harith Iskander, Erra Fazira, Chew Kin Wah and Ong Ai Leng.
Release date: February 3
Small Town Heroes
In the midst of the Covid pandemic, teenager returns to his hometown, triggering many sweet memories.
Release date: February 3
Table for Six
A Hong Kong comedy starring Dayo Wong, Stephy Tang and Louis Cheung.
Release date: February 9
Chill Laugh Story
What is Chinese New Year without another slapstick comedy starring the hilarious Sandra Ng? She stars alongside Gigi Leung and Ronald Cheng in this CNY flick that centres around a chilli sauce business started during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Release date: February 9
Moonfall
Take a break from the comedies and heartwarming dramas with this sci-fi disaster movie. A force knocks the Moon out of its orbit and it is now in direct collision with Earth. Starring Patrick Wilson and Halle Berry.
Release date: February 3
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