Woohoo - A barrel of fun!

It was rarely that I watch Malaysian-made movies but when I was told of the great & rave reviews received for the Malaysian Chinese movie " Woohoo", I simply couldn't miss watching this movie. I must say that I am truly impressed with the movie. Very.......Malaysian indeed. I guess, this movie captures the essence of the Malaysian Chinese folks lifestyle both in the urban and the outskirts of Malaysian towns. Nice, actually. I was really impressed with the beautiful and scenic views of Kuantan beaches.
The story line revolves around 'Woohoo' (tiger dance) which is a tradition practiced in a small village (Beserah, Kuantan) during a prayer ceremony every 60 years. As the only elder who knows "Woohoo" can no longer perform, his filial granddaughter put up a misleading advertisement which in turn attracts five youngsters from different backgrounds - bad-tempered bank security man Ah Beng, indecisive Char Kuey Teow hawker Ah Huat, effeminate designer Rain, university student Bobby and smart alec Alan - to be trained as 'woohoo' players. After some tough training, they finally look like a formidable team. However, few days before the anticipated festival day, the only 'tiger head' is accidentally destroyed and soon, with great teamwork and dedication, they managed to successfully carry out the proud tradiition.

All in all,this is truly an entertaining Malaysian movie I really enjoyed watching with the family. Plenty of laughs if you understand Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and "caplang" language all bundled up to bring this movie to a very Malaysian feel. There is a little of Ah Beng, Ah Huat, Rain, Bobby and Alan in all of us. That's what makes us special, I guess. BTW, the Kuantanites friends of mine would be able to identify the places where the movie was shot and would be jumping with joy as salted fish, birds nest and other dried seafood products sales would be boosted up for sure! Truly beautiful places - rustic, pleasing and fun. All in all, go and see the movie or get a DVD, man. Take it from me -You won't be dissapointed! Like I said, it's a barrel of laughter and fun!~