‘Ah Ladies Go Military’ makes S$1.67 million in 10 days, half 2 confirmed

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Ah Ladies Go Military, the fantasy flick about girls serving nationwide service directed by Jack Neo, may have a component two.

Manufacturing firm mm2 Leisure confirmed {that a} sequel is coming quickly, CNA Way of life reported.

The sequel’s announcement comes on the again of critical reviews which have panned the film and highlighted it for example of how native cinema has stagnated, whereas fellow Asian nation South Korea has made inroads into worldwide markets with its model of popular culture.

A mm2 Leisure spokesperson additionally stated in an e-mail response to CNA Way of life that the reception to the film was “blended”.

However that has not stopped native audiences from lapping up the fare and turning on the income faucet.

Made near S$2 million

Ah Ladies Go Military opened on Feb. 1 in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

As of Feb. 7, six days after its official opening, it has raked in S$1.67 million on the field workplace.

The field workplace takings consists of 4 days of sneak previews earlier than opening.

It broke the S$1 million mark on Feb. 3.

It’s unclear if the field workplace takings up to now embody cash earned from abroad screenings.

Neo shared on Facebook on Feb. 5 that the film has raked in $1 million in Malaysia, however he didn’t specify if it was in Sing {dollars} or ringgit.

Criticisms of Ah Ladies Go Military has led to actors related to the franchise to come out strongly against haters.

Background

Ah Boys To Males 4, earned S$2 million within the 4 days after its launch in cinemas in November 2017.

The primary Ah Boys To Males film got here out in 2012.

The primary 4 films within the franchise, directed by Neo, have grossed greater than S$26.8 million in theatres.

High images by way of Samantha Tan Instagram & Apple Chan Instagram

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