I have been a fan of Glen Chua's ever since I saw The Lost a year ago, and since then have found his work to be very deep and mature for such a young man. Although Three O'Clock is not quite on the same level as The Lost, I found the film very deep and emotional. The visual effects were well done, and I was immersed in the storyline. Although the script was a bit lacking, I found the direction of the shots were amazing. There were many magnificent shots, and it seemed like every shot had meaning behind it. Glen adds a gritty and bitter and cold look throughout this film, which is brilliant for the story portrayed. Glen has the talent to capture the perfect mood for his films, and this film is a prime example. He has an eye for giving life to his pictures. The last half of the film is a good example of the emotion in the film, and the last scene of the film WILL make the audience gasp. Although Chua's acting is solid, it is George Amoako who steals the show with his portrayal of the man who kills Chua's girlfriend. Alexandra Caldwell who plays Chua's girlfriend gives a decent performance, some may say a step up from Chua's last actress of Shannon Nixon.
Nonetheless, Glen touches on a touchy subject with this film, the question of whether you would kill an innocent person in order to save someone you love. The film asks the question if one has not committed a crime yet, are they guilty? Can someone's fate be changed?
I intend to keep up to date with Glen Chua and his upcoming production company, as it seems they have a talent for creating emotionally charged and entertaining films. So far on my list, Chua has a perfect score. This film, which is an amazing piece of work for a student who is still before his 20s, gets my two thumbs up.