It’s amazing how sometimes something that you initially didn’t want to do ended up being the best experience that you can ever get.
For instance, I was not looking forward to watching Kami earlier. I was just recovering from the flu and I didn’t want to spend close to two hours in a cold, dark room. Besides that, I have a tendency to fall asleep watching movies at night. Which is why I avoid going for midnight movies.
So Kami was a pleasant surprise to say the least. I have never followed videos of Kami: The Series on youtube but I can at least say that the movie didn’t disappoint. The acting was good and the dialogues were real. Everyone who watches this movie can relate to it on different levels.
I can safely say that our two Indonesian cousins (both of them in their teens) also thoroughly enjoyed the movie (thanks partly to the English subtitles, I believe). They laughed at the same jokes that we did. Except maybe for some of the inside Malay jokes like wearing a Gersang (1980s Malay rock band) t-shirt.
One of them told us that he could relate to the fight scenes from the start of the film, which essentially is about bullying (and violence in general) in boarding schools.
If an Indonesian boy who knows little about life in Malaysia can relate to the film, then I think this movie has achieved its purpose – to speak to the viewers.
I’m happy that this movie has restored my faith in the local film industry. I was proud of the mere fact that our two cousins from Seberang managed to catch a good local film while they were here.
I’m no good at giving reviews but here is what I would say:
If you’re curious about this movie, go ahead and watch it. You won’t be sorry you paid to watch it. Expect to laugh, cry and be inspired. Expect to see a little bit of yourself in this film. Enjoy!
