Army Daze (1996)

A Singaporean-made comedy about a group of 18 year old boys who are beginning the mandatory two-year military service in the Singapore army. Despite their different racial and family ... See full summary »

Director:

Keng Sen Ong

Writers:

Michael Chiang (play), Michael Chiang (screenplay)

Stars:

Sheikh Haikel, David Yong, Adrian Lim

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sheikh Haikel	...	Johari Salleh
David Yong	...	Mr. Png
Adrian Lim	...	Ah-Beng Teo
Kevin Mark Marghese	...	Kenny Pereira
Edward Yong	...	Malcolm Png
Deanna Yusoff	...	Herself
Seng Kok Ang	...	Recruit
Kok Meng Chan	...	Recruit
Margaret Chan	...	Mrs. Png
Jacintha Charles	...	Lathi
Elaine Li Hoon Cheah	...	Sgt. Wendy Chung
Andrew Gan	...	Sydney Png
Daniel Wei Teck Gan	...	Corporal Ong
Teh Ngee Goh	...	Recruit
Julian Jay Huang	...	Lt. Hong (as Julian Jay Huang Hwa Yuen)

Storyline

A Singaporean-made comedy about a group of 18 year old boys who are beginning the mandatory two-year military service in the Singapore army. Despite their different racial and family backgrounds, they discover many similarities and forge a friendship which would help ease their transition to the tough army routine.

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Plot Keywords:

singapore | singaporean military | military training | military | army | 

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Taglines:

From Real Blur to Real Man

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Singapore

Language:

English Malay Hokkien Mandarin

Also Known As:

Army Daze the Movie

Filming Locations:

Singapore

Box Office

Budget:

SGD 700,000 (estimated)

Gross:

SGD 1,600,000 (Singapore)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cathay Asia Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the last scene, the overhead mic can be seen in most of the shots.

User Reviews

Absolutely horrible

This film is nothing but a blatant attempt to make locals feel more conscientious about conscription in Singapore. The acting and dialogue is simply appalling. The camera-work and picture quality is so terrible that even a second grade student could do better. The fact that it was made in 1996 is no excuse. This film is pretty much a recipe for disaster. I believe this piece of garbage was probably endorsed and funded by the government, which pretty much makes this propaganda. I can bet that any attempt to make an Oliver Stone's Platoon of Singapore would be flatly rejected. I only recommend this to patriots. Otherwise, avoid this at all times.