Abang Adik (2023)
Genre: Crime/Drama
Me rates it: 4.1/5
A great interpretation to initiate the wonder 115 minutes I had, bringing the audience along into the main character’s view in life.
While some might find it “draggy”, I believe it is just under of that, allowing character development, deepening connection with the audience making it the eye watering piece in front of our very eyes.
Pairing with a good hand full of mini plot twists keeps me guessing and on the edge of my seat, a worthwhile piece from the nation of Malaysia.
As always, try lowering your expectations, and just enjoy the movie together or alone.
-NN (Exclusive Smooch Club)
Bias on review:
Expectations: Low
Cultural distancing: Mid
Background research: Low
Expectations
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Cultural distancing
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Background research
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!!Spoilers!!
Condensed spoiled milk:
The once mistaken cute Malaysian couple later reveals to be brothers. As the story develops an illegal mute immigrant hides the fact that he is the actual killer of a murder case such that an orphan would think he is a saint for taking the blame for him.
