A wild and absurd action extravaganza that manages to balance its chaotic and comedic approach with solid acting and a well-choreographed final act. The film opens with a shocking and gruesome sequence set in an orphanage used for organ harvesting, introducing us to the quartet of vigilante assassins at the heart of the story. The film then jumps three years ahead, as the team is reunited by Dina (Putri Marino), the daughter of their former member Petrus (Budi Ros), who was murdered in the prologue.
As they are pursued by Petrus' killer (Martino Lio) and his team, "The Big 4" delivers on its promise of over-the-top action and gore, with Tjahjanto's signature reckless energy reminiscent of The Three Stooges with bazookas. The cast is solid, with standout performances from Lio, Marino, and Abimana Aryasatya as the team's leader, Topan.
While the plot may be a bit talky and drag on for its 141-minute runtime, "The Big 4" more than makes up for it with its ridiculous and thrilling final act. Tjahjanto's unique and chaotic vision for action filmmaking is on full display here, and it's hard to imagine how a potential sequel could go even bigger. Overall, "The Big 4" is a wild and entertaining ride for fans of over-the-top action.
