By Mark Chia
NEVER MIND CRITICS, GO WATCH FANN

I am not a fan of Fann Wong, so when I was invited to the gala premiere of The Truth About Jane & Sam, I didn't expect to be thrilled.

However, at the end of the movie, I had to admit that I like the movie a lot. And I enjoyed myself. At poignant moments, I was actually moved to tears.

When I read your review (Life!, June 26) I was very surprised at the harsh stand your reviewer Teo Pau Lin took.

Honestly, I have seen less worthy films provided with better comments by your team of reviewers.

Is it possible that Ms Teo is not a fan of Fann as well?

Throughout the movie I was very encouraged by the fresh approach the producers of this movie have taken.

This is not another local slapstick comedy nor another art-house film. Instead, it is a heartwarming love story that is not afraid to be life-affirming nor does it shy away from revisiting love stories involving in-laws and differences in social standing.

Yet, the treatment is updated with a contemporary twist.

The script is well-written and the two main characters are well-developed in the first half of the film.

Both Fann and Peter Ho put in credible performances while the foreign director added a new feel and texture to local movies.

Ms Teo maintains that movie-goers are smarter with their seven dollars than to spend it on blink-and-you-miss superstar cameos.

This movie is much more than her flippant summary. Singaporeans must watch it to see how mistaken she is.

As well, her review only serves to prejudice film-goers to thwart a budding local movie industry.