The best malaysian movie of the 90's. True emotion flows here. With great cast all the way. The sex scenes are made in a very hush way but very intriguing. The cimax is shocking and haunting nevertheless. A must for all movie fans.
4 Reviews
The greatest Malaysian film ever!
pinolobu19 April 2000
Dare I say it: without a doubt, this is it. The best bar none, P Ramlee's classics included.
Good enough for a nomination for the Academy Awards for best foreign film.
None of the usual overacting (eg Haliza Misbun in Scoop), melodrama overload (eg, Chef Wan's attempt at crying in that forgettable nightmare of a film), stupid sidekicks (eg, Mr Os), totally unfunny "funneymen" (eg, AR Badul in "Panglima Badul") even worse script and plain miscasting.
The last time I saw a Malay film in a cinema is in 1990 (forgot the title - after which I promised myself never to put myself through that misery again. Then I saw this on TV and my faith in Malay films somewhat restored, even though I was still in disbelief - Malaysians can make quality films at last!
I had exactly the same feeling when I watched "Fire", the best Indian film of all time. Forget Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, that's for romantics, "Fire" and "Perempuan, Isteri &..." are for real movie buffs.
No slouching here, everything is tense, tight and I thought danger was imminent everywhere.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
Good enough for a nomination for the Academy Awards for best foreign film.
None of the usual overacting (eg Haliza Misbun in Scoop), melodrama overload (eg, Chef Wan's attempt at crying in that forgettable nightmare of a film), stupid sidekicks (eg, Mr Os), totally unfunny "funneymen" (eg, AR Badul in "Panglima Badul") even worse script and plain miscasting.
The last time I saw a Malay film in a cinema is in 1990 (forgot the title - after which I promised myself never to put myself through that misery again. Then I saw this on TV and my faith in Malay films somewhat restored, even though I was still in disbelief - Malaysians can make quality films at last!
I had exactly the same feeling when I watched "Fire", the best Indian film of all time. Forget Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, that's for romantics, "Fire" and "Perempuan, Isteri &..." are for real movie buffs.
No slouching here, everything is tense, tight and I thought danger was imminent everywhere.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
Exciting!
NajmiSelamat15 November 2021
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