So I saw this article regarding a recent local movie which has sparks numerous response to it. Some bad, some good some even condemning the movie. Now, I am not an avid fan of local movie but I have been eyeing this particular once since the trailer was released. Maybe because of the line of actors which I think has a great strength in terms of acting and also the story line ( from what its being shown in the trailer that is ). So I did, I went to watch the movie on the first day it was released. And here's my response towards the movie itself and also the article as per attached to this one.Before I go any further, let me remind you that this is an opinion from myself and I am not saying my opinion is the right one nor condemning the opinion of the blog author is the wrong one.
So, keep your mind open and let's go :)
1. Inappropriateness of language and action
The blog author comments on how obnoxious we are towards some of the languages used and action shown in the movie. How it is inappropriate for teenagers to witness that in a cinema and how he is scared that those audience laughing at the back would go home and actually think ' oh heroin sounds like a good idea'. Well, I am not denying the fact that yes, movies has a big impact towards how the society acts and think. But again, if you watch the movie in a different perspective think of it as a reality check of how what's being shown in the movie is actually happening in that kind of place.Whether we like it or not, without and with the influence of this particular movie, teenagers are doing underage sex, teenagers are skipping school, teenagers are taking drugs. And let me emphasize here that I am not encouraging all these acts in fact I would be furious if I would have known anyone of my circle of friends would be involve in something like this.
Undeniably, what he said about the catchphrase used in the movie would stick on among the young ones is true. I cannot deny the fact that it is one of the negative impact from a movie towards the society just like other previous movies/dramas? I am not saying only locals but also internationals on how it has infected our minds and affected our actions. But again, this is another big topic discuss and I shall rest my case on this one here. What we can do now? Educate the younger ones, our friends that there are certain things from what we watch may not be permissible in our society.
2. Portraying the reality?
As what Sharifah Armani had said in one interview ( I think its from MELETOP ) , the movie portrays the real situation that is happening among children in places like low cost houses and flats. And I feel like the blog author should be wiser in this context knowing his experience in the matter. So throwing away the vulgar languages and inappropriate actions shown, what is the message that lies within? Should we as society take action on this? Or should we just continue with our lives like that part of society does not exist. What is the moral value? That parents should be more attentive to their children? That we should not exploit the OKUs? That some law acts should be reinforce on this misbehave teenagers? Or are we turning blind and deaf towards all this?
In the article, the author said that he went out before the movie ends. So he might missed out the most important part of the movie where here lies the main message of the whole inappropriate-ness of the movie. Towards the ending, the movie discusses about how drugs can affect your action, your relationship and your judgement.Someone gets OD,someone was raped ans someone died. Yes, I do admit that certain scenes towards the end are a little bit too viscous? Gore? Inappropriate? I can't find the exact word for it to be honest. But let me tell you something, that scene where Melur was raped was a little too much for me and I can't help thinking if there's a hundred more 'Melur' out there.If there's a hundred more 'Azman' out there? What is the exact number of youths that we have lost to drugs? What are the potentials that they have missed to drugs? And IF, with proper guidance what success can we make our from them. And IF, we as society actually put our hands into this matter would it be better?
3. The technical part
One thing I agree with the author is the loopholes surrounding the plot. I do wish that the maker would emphasize more on the back story rather than just a story of 'how to get laid with drugs'.Like how Uda first gets involved in this drug dealing business? How is Melur's relationship with her mother and if it actually has a certain impact towards her attitude? But overall it is an amazing movie,made better with the amazing line of actors. I especially love the cinematography of the movie, the choice location is just wonderful. ( let me know if you know the location of the old train station okay )
Either way, it is a work of art. And art is subjective. When you are the audience, you choose whether you want to view that art with an open heart or an enclosed mind. I chose the first and went back with a million IF's swimming in my little mind that day. So you choose, what kind of audience you want to be but choose wisely :)
Read : The
article mentioned in my post
