John Tan

John Tan
John Tan's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s): The New Paper (Singapore)
Publications: The New Paper (Singapore)

Movie Reviews Only

T-Meter Title | Year
3/5 42% Stuber (2019) [D]espite the weak action, Stuber still drives home the laughs. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 21, 2019
1/5 No Score Yet The Rookies (2019) The Rookies is an incoherent mess. It has passable action and very flashy editing, but characters are paper-thin, with little depth and unclear motivations. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 16, 2019
2.5/5 80% Birthday (Saeng-il) (2019) Birthday promises to be a tearjerker, but does not live up to it. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 14, 2019
3.5/5 93% Kingdom (2019) Kingdom is effectively a comic book movie, with all the pomp and bombast we have come to expect. Showcasing a dash of Hong Kong gongfu moves and realistic swordplay, it is a fun adventure boasting tight action and engaging set pieces. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 14, 2019
2.5/5 35% Anna (2019) Despite its flaws and some LGBT representation that eventually falls flat, Anna can still be an entertaining and titillating experience for those who just want to switch their brains off. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 14, 2019
3/5 53% Fisherman's Friends (2019) Fisherman's Friends is as predictable as the tides, but more than makes up for it with heart and charm. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 14, 2019
2.5/5 83% Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy (2019) [T]his Hong Kong police action film has the potential to be a compelling tale about brotherhood but is gunned down by shoddy writing. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 14, 2019
4/5 38% The Divine Fury (2019) The Divine Fury delivers grounded action along with fun horror elements that are reminiscent of the Blade movies. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Aug 14, 2019
2/5 67% The White Storm 2: Drug Lords (2019) [T]he action is comically over the top, giving the entire enterprise a soulless and manufactured quality. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Jul 10, 2019
3/5 75% Chasing the Dragon 2: Wild Wild Bunch (2019) Leung's Logan brings an admirable amount of camp, making him the most entertaining character in the film - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted Jun 13, 2019
1/5 28% The Silence (2019) What should be the emotional core falls flat, with her story only vaguely alluded to and a lack of any meaningful progression in their relationship. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted May 30, 2019
2.5/5 60% The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) The Secret Life Of Pets 2 is a pared-down version of the original, with a simple message at its heart: Even pets have to find their own courage. It is perfect for children but adults may have to stifle a yawn or two. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted May 30, 2019
3/5 60% Greta (2019) Greta will not break any genre conventions, but it is a pretty package. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted May 23, 2019
3/5 68% Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) Reynolds gives an electric performance, bringing Pikachu to life. It feels like he was instructed to repeat his Deadpool shtick, but to make it family-friendly. - The New Paper (Singapore) EDIT
Read More | Posted May 17, 2019