'Please respect us as filmmakers': Jack Neo hits back at criticisms of his CNY movie

"I released this movie after it went through many rounds of professional editing and critique. The movie is definitely not something that would make the audience want to leave the cinema halfway or fall asleep," he said.

"Perhaps there are some people who had reasons for leaving halfway, but even if you do, please do not tell others not to watch it. Watching a movie is a personal experience — even if you don't like it, it doesn't mean others don't."