Hantu Tok Mudim (2013) Reviews

• Worthy of Praise; a Fun and Jovial Movie

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  If there is one genre that the Malays can do consistently well, it's comedy, and Hantu Tok Mudim continues this tradition of Malays not bring too serious and being able to joke about themselves. There are so many aspect of this film that is quality. Director Wan Hafiz vision for this movie is pitch perfect, with clever stylize scenes, good pacing, lighthearted story even if it's predictable. The actors also bring their A game, with everyone from the main stars and extras look like they are enjoying themselves and having fun. It's wonderful to see A.R. Badul and Harun Bachim Saleh in films again and doing what they do best without missing a beat. Izzue Islam, Sofi Jikan are also spot on. But the best and most hilarious lines of the film are spoken by the narrator, who often breaks the 4th Wall with prefect comedic timing. In fact the entire script and dialogue is very entertaining, fun and jovial. Here the baby talk between Borhan and Salmah is completely justified, and not at all nauseating, while the dialogue between other characters are believable, modern and perfectly Malaysian, with specific Manglish phrases and terms used with great effect. The sets and locations are picturesque as I suspect they use actual villages to shoot the scenes. And the sound and music is spot on and without flaw. Tender moments, funny moments, dramatic moments are all expressed with musical percision, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Although the subject matter might make some queesy, as it is regarding male circumcision, but if you can get pass that I'm certain you can enjoy it. Recommended.