“I Not Stupid 3” a new 2024 comedy movie set in the Singaporean culture, is directed by jack Neo. The film is a second sequel to ‘I Not Stupid’ (2002) and ‘I Not Stupid Too’ (2006) with it exploring the reasons as to why Singaporean students suffer with their education and parents culturally pushing them to pursue academic success.
Summary of the story:
The focus of the story is on Zi Hao, a Chinese Primary 6 student of Singapore, who is falsely alleged by his class fellow Jayden of cheating on an exam and sinks in confidence as everybody is enviously looking at Jayden who has maintained his position as the first in the class. Because of this event, their mothers, Wen Ting and Sophia start arguing with each other. The verbal combats continue between them until they both realize the effect these arguments are having on their children and make amends to focus on the welfare of their boys rather than arguments over who outdoes the other in academics.
Cast:
- Zhou Yuchen as Zi Hao
- Camans Kong as Jayden
- Hu Jing as Wen Ting
- Jae Liew as Sophia
- Goh Wee-Ann
- Ng Zhiyang Joseph
- Collin Chee
- Cheryl Desiree Chan
- Xixi Lim
- Ben Logan Sng
- Glenn Yong
- Terence Cao
- Selena Tan
- Patricia Mok
- Anna Lin Ruping
- Xiong Lingyi
- Lee Kin Mun
- Chew Chong Tak
Critical Reception:
The movie has received a variety of reviews.
It enjoys a 6.5 rating on IMDb, meaning their audience has different points of view. Some have praised the pressure on education along with family relations while other viewers have shown discontent on how the film was shot and its storytelling.
Availability:
I Not Stupid 3 was first screened in Singaporean theaters on 6th June 2024 and Malaysian cinemas a week later on 13th June 2024. The film can be seen on Netflix for streaming from November 2024.
Cultural Significance:
By examining the education system in Singapore and prevailing social norms, the movie reveals the challenges faced by not only students, but also parents. It further develops the idea of the series based on the resolution of pressing social problems in an amusing way and in an appropriate context.
If you want to know what the film I Not Stupid 3 is all about, here is the official trailer found below:
If you are curious about more movies of the same action, you can watch:
- “I Not Stupid” (2002): The movie that borrowed the plot concerning three students definitive to the educational system of Singapore.
- “I Not Stupid Too” (2006): The film tackling the sequel focusing on family and societal issues.