It was only a matter of time before the karaoke movie was born. With gambling and football already covered, I am surprised it took so long for such a commercial industry to thrash out KING OF KARAOKE. Perhaps it's been done before here, I don't know.

It's an interesting premise with much potential, but not quite nailed by LET'S SING ALONG. Matt Chow, a talented writer, has put together a rather predictable, cheesy and formulaic picture, regardless of the subject matter. On the plus side, some parts are very funny (although I thought HK movies had got past the days of painting actors to make them supposedly resemble a different ethnic group) and it is really just harmless pap at the end of the day. Anita and Dayo turn in good performances (I myself am not a Dayo-hater), as do the supporting cast.

To sum up, I repeat the phrase harmless pap.