''Being Human'' (), originally titled ''Being Human Being!'', is a 2010 Singaporean comedy film directed by

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Plot

Natural Beauty branch manager Mai Wei is fired from his job. He sets up a rival company, named the My Way Slimming Centre, with several former Natural Beauty employees, including his wife Zu Er's brother Jie. He soon licenses Dadavianxiaovoo, a herbal slimming drug which contains a banned substance.

Cast

* Mark Lee as Mai Wei *

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as Zu Er *

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as Jie * Tay Yin Yin as Wang Yaoyao * Wang Lei as Wang Yaoyao’s father *

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as Chen Xuanyu * Huang Hui as Natural Beauty boss * Huang Tongyao as associate * Zhong Jiayan as slim Wang Yaoyao * Mei Xin as Mrs. Li * Abigail Chay as Dadavianxiaovoo saleswoman *

as waiter * Wendy Chong

Release

The film released in theatres in Singapore on 4 March 2010.

Reception

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'' rated the film 7 out of 10. Kwok Kar Peng of ''

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'' rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5, writing "Unlike his previous movies, Jack peppers morals sparingly here. The pacing and story are tight with an interesting ending, and the chemistry among the cast is sizzling." Katrina Brooke Lam of ''

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'' wrote the film a negative review.

References

External links

* {{Jack Neo 2010 films Singaporean comedy films