Just perfect...

Better Late Then Never

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

I watched this movie today on DVD. There are several touching stories, I felt I could relate to all the characters quite easily. I was happy to see that it was a "different kind" of teenage love story, the old man's face I could look at forever, so sympathetic it was, and the story of Theresa Chan was uplifting, how could it not be. I admit there were a few moments where the movie seemed not so strong but by the end of it I found that I really did appreciate the unconventional way of telling a story that this movie provides. That most of the story is told through images or subtitles and without dialogue is refreshing and reminds us that there are several ways to make a good movie. The ending alone is beautiful and sums up the entire film for me. I specifically went into Videodrom not wanting to rent a Hollywood film and I happily did not get one. This is a special movie, forget being critical about the techniques, be carried away by the story.

I've watched all of Eric Khoo's films and I think this is one of his best. I like the way the stories are told, except that I think the 3 stories are somewhat 'forced' to connect with one another, especially the part where Jackie jumped and killed the fat guy instead. I can't help but keep feeling that is the way out for the writer to make the stories connect, which is not really necessary. But then again, I'm just being critical because it's an Eric Khoo's movie.Apart from that, it's a nice effort!Go get the DVD if you can, and just enjoy the film.7 out of 10.

A very inspiring Singapore film "Be with Me" poetically explores the human desire of longing for love. The pictures shows a elder shopkeeper moans his passing wife, a fat awkward guy secretly admires a girl, and two high school girls madly fall in love, then maybe not. Through these three groups of seemingly unrelated people from different walk of lives, the picture shows us how universal and powerful the longing for love really is. Then the film cuts into its "documentary" element about Theresa Chan, whose real life autobiography is the inspiration of this film. Theresa Chan became deaf and blind since the age of fourteen. In the film, Theresa Chan (who plays herself) makes her life joyful and makes an incredible impact of the lives of others, and eventually connected those three group people blended in the movie. The cinematography of this film is simply amazing. It's the quiet type of film, out of ninety-three minutes, the film only has a two and a half minute dialogue. But strangely, it's not a depressing film. When the movie is over, you feel inspired by Theresa Chan.When the credits roll, the casts are listed under three categories: "Mean to be," "Looking for love," and "So in love." I can't help but fitting myself in one of those categories. I found out that I can't be put into any one single category exclusively. Is that the message this film is trying to let me to take home with? We are all in this game longing for love, no matter who you are.

Just caught Be With Me on DVD. Must say that the slowness of the film caught me slightly off-guard. I have to agree though the film was inspired by Theresa Chan, i don't see much of a linkage as well. I felt that the three stories could have stood quite well on its own if given more screen time.It's not that Chan's story wasn't inspiring. In fact it's too extraordinary. That's why i find it strange why it was placed in this film. I get the idea that her presence motivated someone else but the part-fictional & part-realistic plot just messes up the overall feel quite a bit.The three stories were actually well-written. Imagine two sweet lasses actually being lesbians? Makes u take a second look at good girl pals who go shopping together. Then, there's also the security guard who develops a crush on a beautiful lady out of his league. He's so big & bulky but yet lives a life void of courage. And the story of the uncle is such a soulful reminder that there is everlasting love after all.In any case, congrats to Eric Khoo & his team for the awards & nominations in foreign film festivals!