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A Malaysian heist flick penned by Joel Soh and helmed by Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah. The plot kicks off with five siblings pulling off a heist of 28 million in gold bars. The crew includes Farid (Dato' Aaron Aziz), the oldest and the mastermind; Lan (Ray Dap Dap); Angah, the tech whiz and hacker; Amer (Remy), the undercover specialist; and the twins, Keyrol (Syafiq Kyle), the safe-cracking expert, and Emma (Mimi Lana), the youngest, who's a pro at manipulation.
After helping their dad, Keyrol ends up doing a decade in prison while the rest of the siblings lay low, keeping the stolen loot under wraps to avoid detection. Once Keyrol is released, Farid faces pressure from Glasses (Jay Iswazir) to steal a grace ring from the powerful 5 Gading Family, a notorious gang in Malaysia.
It's a classic heist movie that sticks to the usual formula, though it sometimes leans on easy and unrealistic solutions! Some folks argue that since The Experts leans into comedy, it's fine if certain scenes don't quite hit the mark. While a few comedic moments land, many just fall flat. I'm not really sold on the direction from Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah, so I can't give The Experts a glowing review due to its notable flaws in the plot and script.
A Malaysian heist flick penned by Joel Soh and helmed by Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah. The plot kicks off with five siblings pulling off a heist of 28 million in gold bars. The crew includes Farid (Dato' Aaron Aziz), the oldest and the mastermind; Lan (Ray Dap Dap); Angah, the tech whiz and hacker; Amer (Remy), the undercover specialist; and the twins, Keyrol (Syafiq Kyle), the safe-cracking expert, and Emma (Mimi Lana), the youngest, who's a pro at manipulation.
After helping their dad, Keyrol ends up doing a decade in prison while the rest of the siblings lay low, keeping the stolen loot under wraps to avoid detection. Once Keyrol is released, Farid faces pressure from Glasses (Jay Iswazir) to steal a grace ring from the powerful 5 Gading Family, a notorious gang in Malaysia.
It's a classic heist movie that sticks to the usual formula, though it sometimes leans on easy and unrealistic solutions! Some folks argue that since The Experts leans into comedy, it's fine if certain scenes don't quite hit the mark. While a few comedic moments land, many just fall flat. I'm not really sold on the direction from Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah, so I can't give The Experts a glowing review due to its notable flaws in the plot and script. It's decent enough for a light watch, though.
2 likes, though.
2 likes.
After helping their dad, Keyrol ends up doing a decade in prison while the rest of the siblings lay low, keeping the stolen loot under wraps to avoid detection. Once Keyrol is released, Farid faces pressure from Glasses (Jay Iswazir) to steal a grace ring from the powerful 5 Gading Family, a notorious gang in Malaysia.
It's a classic heist movie that sticks to the usual formula, though it sometimes leans on easy and unrealistic solutions! Some folks argue that since The Experts leans into comedy, it's fine if certain scenes don't quite hit the mark. While a few comedic moments land, many just fall flat. I'm not really sold on the direction from Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah, so I can't give The Experts a glowing review due to its notable flaws in the plot and script.
A Malaysian heist flick penned by Joel Soh and helmed by Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah. The plot kicks off with five siblings pulling off a heist of 28 million in gold bars. The crew includes Farid (Dato' Aaron Aziz), the oldest and the mastermind; Lan (Ray Dap Dap); Angah, the tech whiz and hacker; Amer (Remy), the undercover specialist; and the twins, Keyrol (Syafiq Kyle), the safe-cracking expert, and Emma (Mimi Lana), the youngest, who's a pro at manipulation.
After helping their dad, Keyrol ends up doing a decade in prison while the rest of the siblings lay low, keeping the stolen loot under wraps to avoid detection. Once Keyrol is released, Farid faces pressure from Glasses (Jay Iswazir) to steal a grace ring from the powerful 5 Gading Family, a notorious gang in Malaysia.
It's a classic heist movie that sticks to the usual formula, though it sometimes leans on easy and unrealistic solutions! Some folks argue that since The Experts leans into comedy, it's fine if certain scenes don't quite hit the mark. While a few comedic moments land, many just fall flat. I'm not really sold on the direction from Andre Chiew and Nazim Shah, so I can't give The Experts a glowing review due to its notable flaws in the plot and script. It's decent enough for a light watch, though.
2 likes, though.
2 likes.
A Billion Colour Story was primarily shot in black and white, making up about 90% of the film. I'm still pondering whether director Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy made the right call with that choice. I bet the cast, including Dhruva Padmakumar, Gaurav Sharma, Vasuki, and Rashmi Somvanshi, are wondering the same thing.
The film is thoughtfully crafted, tackling themes of tolerance in a world that's increasingly divided by violence, racism, and distrust. There are moments of darkness that highlight a growing sense of hopelessness, suggesting that humanity is often at odds with itself, and many are in conflict. One of the key characters argues for the need to believe that not everything is lost, emphasizing that the inherent goodness in people still exists. The kid learns that we need more love stories instead of revenge tales, and more real-life heroes rather than just superheroes. Unfortunately, the ending seems to suggest that this film aims to remind us of the importance of believing in one another, rather than waiting for a mythical savior who may never come-something that could be seen as blasphemous by various religious groups.
The black-and-white cinematography is striking, and the performances from the cast are solid, but the dialogue often feels overly preachy and hard to take seriously.
The film is thoughtfully crafted, tackling themes of tolerance in a world that's increasingly divided by violence, racism, and distrust. There are moments of darkness that highlight a growing sense of hopelessness, suggesting that humanity is often at odds with itself, and many are in conflict. One of the key characters argues for the need to believe that not everything is lost, emphasizing that the inherent goodness in people still exists. The kid learns that we need more love stories instead of revenge tales, and more real-life heroes rather than just superheroes. Unfortunately, the ending seems to suggest that this film aims to remind us of the importance of believing in one another, rather than waiting for a mythical savior who may never come-something that could be seen as blasphemous by various religious groups.
The black-and-white cinematography is striking, and the performances from the cast are solid, but the dialogue often feels overly preachy and hard to take seriously.
I'm on my third watch of "Youth" and I'm still loving it! This time, I'm finally writing a review. I've never really bought into the gloomy perspective on aging. Every stage of life has its ups and downs, so I don't agree with the idea that we should glorify youth at the expense of older generations.
The story, crafted by writer/director Paolo Sorrentino, follows Fred Ballinger (played by Michael Caine), a retired composer and director who hasn't found any magical insights in retirement. Yet, there's something undeniably romantic about his solitude. Fred, along with Mick Boyle (Harvey Keitel), a faded filmmaker and fellow recluse, strolls through beautiful, flower-filled fields at a Swiss spa. He brushes off offers and appointments from his daughter Lena (Rachel Weisz) while entertaining the likes of a disillusioned young actor, Jimmy Tree (Paul Dano), with a mix of amusement and pain. Fred watches Mick struggle with a script that never quite hits the mark and feels a sense of relief in turning down an invitation from the Queen to perform his "Simple Songs." For Fred, life is an open book, and he's perfectly fine with that.
I have to give a shoutout to the cinematography by Luca Bigazzi, who often collaborates with Sorrentino. The film really shines thanks to their partnership, bringing a romantic, playful sadness to the stunning Swiss backdrop. It gives the actors the space to roam and explore their characters in this beautifully crafted setting. The characters themselves dance around deep thoughts but never fully grasp them.
The film's conclusion, highlighted by soprano Sumi Jo's emotional performance, perfectly encapsulates the essence of the story: "A big film about small sentiments."
The story, crafted by writer/director Paolo Sorrentino, follows Fred Ballinger (played by Michael Caine), a retired composer and director who hasn't found any magical insights in retirement. Yet, there's something undeniably romantic about his solitude. Fred, along with Mick Boyle (Harvey Keitel), a faded filmmaker and fellow recluse, strolls through beautiful, flower-filled fields at a Swiss spa. He brushes off offers and appointments from his daughter Lena (Rachel Weisz) while entertaining the likes of a disillusioned young actor, Jimmy Tree (Paul Dano), with a mix of amusement and pain. Fred watches Mick struggle with a script that never quite hits the mark and feels a sense of relief in turning down an invitation from the Queen to perform his "Simple Songs." For Fred, life is an open book, and he's perfectly fine with that.
I have to give a shoutout to the cinematography by Luca Bigazzi, who often collaborates with Sorrentino. The film really shines thanks to their partnership, bringing a romantic, playful sadness to the stunning Swiss backdrop. It gives the actors the space to roam and explore their characters in this beautifully crafted setting. The characters themselves dance around deep thoughts but never fully grasp them.
The film's conclusion, highlighted by soprano Sumi Jo's emotional performance, perfectly encapsulates the essence of the story: "A big film about small sentiments."