3 GOOD GUYS (老婆，我爱你) (2026)

Genre: Comedy/Romance
Director: Boi Kwong
Cast: Simonboy, Mayiduo, Tommy Wong, Fah Chatchaya, Grace Teo, Germaine Chow
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Rating: PG13 (Some Sexual References & Coarse Language)
Released By: Golden Village 
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Opening Day: 12 February 2026

Synopsis: Jeremy is on the brink of marriage, but his love story is anything but smooth. Like the legendary tale of Kwan and Riam, he’s a poor man in love with a woman whose mother is determined to keep them apart. His best friends, Mike and Ah Bao, each carry their own marital burdens – Mike struggles with constant arguments and tension at home, while Ah Bao longs to start a family but clashes with his wife, unable to understand what she truly desires in life. Desperate for luck and clarity, Jeremy visits the mystical Shrine of Kwan and Riam, hoping for blessings. After a few solemn prayers, the trio decided to drown their worries at a local bar, where the night turns into a blur of laughter, drinks and hazy memories… 

Movie Review:

Director Boi Kwong’s 3 Good Guys arrives with a concept that feels less like a gamble and more like a calculated masterstroke. In an era where digital influence translates directly into ticket sales, bringing together three major content creators to headline a feature film is a savvy business move. Their combined online following virtually guarantees a built-in audience willing to show up in cinemas.

From a commercial standpoint alone, the idea is genius and the timing makes it even smarter. Released during the lucrative Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year window, the film positions itself perfectly between romance and festive cheer, maximising its box-office appeal.

Unlike many Chinese New Year comedies that rely on predictable, family-centred conflicts and sentimental reconciliations, 3 Good Guys attempts something more inventive. Rather than anchoring the narrative in a single household, the story throws its three leading men into wildly different scenarios within a fantasy setting. The alternate reality framework allows the film to explore contrasting perspectives on romantic relationships — commitment, insecurity, sacrifice, and communication while still delivering broad humour.

Tommy Wong’s character anchors one of the more emotionally grounded arcs. Struggling with constant arguments and simmering tension at home, his relationship issues are cleverly mirrored through a Muay Thai boxing match in the fantasy realm. It’s one of the film’s more thoughtful touches, offering commentary beneath the comedy.

Elsewhere, the tone swings gleefully into slapstick absurdity. Simonboy’s character finds himself inexplicably naked in the alternate universe, while Mayiduo’s character faces the outrageous predicament of being pregnant in this surreal dimension — a twist played largely for laughs. These sequences sometimes feel like they exist purely to generate humour rather than advance the narrative, and there are moments where the plot seems content to drift from one comedic setup to the next. Still, the laughter they provoke is undeniable, especially for audiences already familiar with the stars’ online personas.

Despite the occasional narrative looseness, there is a palpable sincerity behind the project. The director and his team approach the material with enthusiasm. The movie plays like an earnest attempt to bridge digital stardom and mainstream cinema. That sincerity helps smooth over some of the storytelling rough edges.

Technically, the production value is stronger than one might expect. The CGI is eye-catching and polished enough to support the film’s imaginative premise. The visual effects elevate the experience beyond a simple influencer showcase.

As for the leading trio, they deliver performances that are surprisingly competent. While none are asked to stretch dramatically, they display natural screen presence and comedic timing. Their relatability — the very trait that built their online followings — translates well to the big screen. If given future projects that align with their established personas and audience base, it would not be surprising to see them dabble further in film.

Movie Rating:

(An influencer-powered comedy that swaps predictable CNY family drama for chaotic romantic misadventures, this unabashedly silly and commercially savvy crowd-pleaser delivers easy laughs with heart)

Review by John Li