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"This is in fact little reason for this follow-up movie to be made at all, given how the characters barely go through any sort of development...Most of this film, however, simply feels like a rehash of its predecessor. - The Straits Times (1.5 / 5 stars)

"This coming-of-age action caper seems to have been made only so that Neo could cynically cash in on the boys' overnight popularity. The directing is lazy... whatever goodwill for the actors, reprising their one-dimensional roles, is depleting." - 8 Days (1.5 / 5 Stars)

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Did you enjoy Lion Men?

If you enjoyed the initial installment, you will appreciate Lion Men 2 even more.

Because it is not as bad as the first movie.

Director Jack Neo managed to set our expectations of the second movie so low, we would be easily satisfied if the new movie does not look like a remake of the Singapore Tourism Board video.

So why is Part 2 better?

1.  There were fewer product placements.

2. Neo has given up on promoting new talents. He decided to just focus on Tosh Zhang, Wang Weiliang, and Eva Cheng, making the movie easier to follow.

3. Most important of all, there is no part three to this movie. 

4. Lastly, there is 19-year old China actress Eva Cheng, whose acting skills are quite decent. 

The Straits Times movie critic, Yip Wai Yee, obviously has higher standards for the movie and Eva, so here are her top two criticisms:

1. "It...highlights just how terrible he (Jack Neo) is at crafting strong female roles."

2. "Xiao Yu (Eva's character) here is the worst role model for young female audiences as she deliberately casts herself as the victim in hopes of getting her "hero" boyfriend to come and rescue her. Er, what century are we living in?"

The 21st century where Instagrams and GIFs reign supreme?

So here are 12 instagrams and GIFs of Eva for you Lion Men fans to enjoy.

1. Fans of Tosh and Weiliang, one group of you will be disappointed after the movie.

Because Eva can only choose one love.

2. Eva rated herself an "8" in terms of looks. (SPH RazorTV, 11 March 2014)

You're too kind, Eva.

3. Eva said her best physical assets are her eyes. She uses her eyes to express herself when she act. (SPH RazorTV, 11 March 2014).

We agree that your best assets are your eyes.

4. Eva said that she is not happy with her nose. She think the sides of her nose are too thick.

Don't be so hard on yourself, Eva.

5. Eva said she will not consider plastic surgery for her nose.

A negative example of a plastic surgery. 

6. Eva said she was single and spent this year's Valentine's Day promoting the movie.

7. Among the Ah Boys, Eva once said that a combination of Tosh and Weiliang would be an ideal type of boyfriend for her.

Sorry Maxi, Eva's not into you.

8. Eva missed her family during filming and would FaceTime her dad daily.

“I taught my dad, who is in his 60s, how to FaceTime, so that I can talk to my parents whenever I’m filming and away from home.” (The Straits Times, 29 Jan, 2014)

9. Eva gave Tosh full marks for his film kiss.

10. She understands how local army boys feel.

She is also doing her "planking" exercise.

11. She seems to like our local food here.

Lo Hei

Xiao Long Bao

12. We ran out of reasons. So enjoy this GIF of Eva dancing.

Related article:

Eva Cheng is the only reason to watch The Lion Men

All photos from Eva Cheng Instagram.

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