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Director:
Writer:
Joko Anwar (writer)
Release Date:
19 April 2007 (Indonesia) more
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A fantasy you'd wish never come true. more
Plot:
A jaded cop. A narcoleptic journalist. A nation divided. A Fantasy you'd wish never come true. full summary | add synopsis
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A Breakthrough of Indonesian Movies! more (7 total)

Cast

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Fachry Albar ... Janus
Ario Bayu ... Eros
Fahrani ... Ranti
Tipi Jabrik ... Bandi
José Rizal Manua ... Pindoro
August Melasz ... Hendro Waluyo
Arswendi Nasution ... Haryo Wibowo
Shanty ... Sari
Sujiwo Tejo ... Ronggoweni - old
Frans Tumbuan ... Bambang Sutrisno
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Also Known As:
Dead Time (International: English title) (working title)
Kala (Indonesia: Indonesian title) (short title)
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21 out of 28 people found the following comment useful.
A Breakthrough of Indonesian Movies!, 26 April 2007
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Author: pries_nd@yahoo.com from jakarta

When I first heard about the movie being made, I don't believe any Indonesian filmmakers will be able to do it. Once upon a time, in a city where Apocalypse is drawing near (quite similar with Jakarta situation at present), five men was burned to death near a market. The story then leads us to the investigation by local Detective, Eros, and a narcoleptic reporter, Janus, who will soon realize that they're involved in big government conspiracy and some mystical Javanese myths about the rise of Queen of Justice. Wow! It's like JFK meets The Mummy.

Joko Anwar took the risk and made it. The result : HE DID IT! Simple as that! The city looks genuine and well-polished, the camera work is astounding (Noir style), the characters are strong and believable, and the story...OH MY GOD! How he combined several genres into a movie is an absolute perfection. I cannot stop watching! And Joko gives an unusual twist at the ending, a genre twist! There are indeed several drawbacks, but all is technical because of the budget. But still, it is a magnificent movie.

Joko Anwar worked very hard to create a new standard for Indonesian Movie and he accomplished that. Now, I only pity him because in his next movie, he has to work even harder. Otherwise, I'll be very disappointed.

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