Keluang Man

I'm not afraid to say I love this movie, the only thing lackluster was it's action, which honestly with the comedy and pure gold it was, it wasn't that noticable.

The acting was obvious and tailored for the theme of the movie, who cares if it's flat or unemotional, the movie clearly intends to be a comedy.

The comedy is what got we, I'm smiling like a fool throughout the whole thing, I'm not going to spoil much, but it's a delight to watch this, truly the best movie I've watched thus far this year, and the Easter eggs from high counsil was very nice.

Honestly looking forward to whatever pasal productions had in the future, both their high council series and kahar movie are my favourite media from malaysian studios, I absolutely love this movie as well.

In my opinion, the movie is worth 7.5, but I have given it a bonus of 0.5 more due to the nostalgic references.

I watched this movie in a cinema alone, but I genuinely believe it is worth watching with your children or family members.

The story is simple yet possesses good ideas, and the implementation is commendable. However, the third act could have been better and more impactful. The relationship between the characters and the audience could have been strengthened with a more satisfying ending. I hope that in the sequel, they can eliminate some of the excessive elements while adding a touch of greater seriousness.

Given that Keluang Man is a mental patient, the overall tone of the movie should not be taken too seriously, unlike DC or MCU films. Nevertheless, it could be improved.

The visual and audio aspects are undoubtedly exceptional and stand out. The fighting scenes could be enhanced by employing more angles and choreography in future installments. It is advisable to avoid excessive CGI to enhance the viewing experience.

The actors are all exceptional and perform exceptionally well. While the jokes may be clichéd for critical thinking viewers, they are, in fact, quite humorous and realistic.

Overall, this movie offers an enjoyable and entertaining journey. I highly recommend it.

This is an underrated film that deserves more recognition. It's light and entertaining, but what makes it special is the strong sense of nostalgia it brings-especially for those who grew up in the 80s and 90s. It really takes you back to your childhood, when local heroes like Keluang Man were a big part of our lives. Don't expect explosive, high-budget fight scenes like in typical Hollywood superhero films. This isn't about that. It's about heart, humor, and Malaysian charm. That said, the fight scenes that are included are still impressive and well done. A refreshing local superhero film that stands out.

Honestly, reading all those 3/10 reviews really affected my desire to watch Kluang Man. The excitement was gone. I had zero intention of watching it.

But today, I ended up watching it anyway. Just checked for fun-Ejen Ali was fully booked all the way till night. Kluang Man? The seats were mostly empty.

So I watched it with very low expectations, thanks to all the harsh reviews out there. People were really bashing it-like, hardcore bashing. So many of them.

But when I walked into Hall 8 at TGV Cheras Selatan, I was surprised. Quite a number of people inside. I figured they were probably walk-ins who came to watch Ejen Ali, but it was full. Earlier I saw a mother and her kids disappointed that Ejen Ali was sold out. Maybe that's why they just went for Kluang Man instead.

Okay, here's my personal review.

Right from the start-I was laughing out loud! Genuinely funny. And it's not the same kind of humor as Cicakman.

The cinematography? Solid! The storyline had plot twists. Scene-to-scene transitions were well done.

I won't say more-don't want to spoil anything.

But if just a couple of things were improved, I'd easily give it a 10/10.

Right now, I'd rate it 8/10.

Borhan's character adaptation was really well done. Naz, the lead actor, absolutely nailed it! I can't even imagine if they'd gone with Jep (because a lot of fans wanted Jep). I don't think it would have landed. Maybe just more slapstick laughs. But Naz really studied the character-he delivered Borhan and Kluang Man perfectly.

Was it 100% faithful to the original Kluang Man cartoon? No. Not at all. Different storyline, though loosely based on the cartoon. But the plot is completely new.

How did Borhan become Kluang Man? Haha... for me, that was one of the best parts. The way the screenwriter presented it-brilliant!

But if they had improved these two things, I would've given it a 10/10:

1. The moment when Borhan gets the idea to make the suit-they should have played the original Kluang Man theme song, but slowed down with emotional build-up. That would've given serious goosebumps. Instead, they used a different motivational track. Not quite enough to hit emotionally. Such a missed opportunity.

2. The fight scenes were generally great. But there was one scene that dragged a bit and felt a little too silly. If they had tightened that up-wow, it would've gone to the next level. Again, a shame.

These two moments-such a pity. Otherwise, it would've been truly memorable.

So for those who were influenced by the bad reviews-don't believe them just yet.

I feel like there's a group deliberately trying to tank the movie's reputation. It's really not as bad as people are saying! Maybe they're die-hard fans of Jep Sepahtu who were disappointed he wasn't cast. But come on-they did casting, Naz went for it, and he got it. Just respect that. Hehe.

It's worth watching-funny, good storyline, great cinematography, and a decent emotional balance too.

Of course, no film is perfect.

Give our local superhero Kluang Man a shot to have a sequel. It's nothing like Cicakman with over-the-top CGI. But the story? So much better... not to mention compared to Badang. Haha.

Some people out there really expect the Keluang Man live action to be exactly the same as the original cartoon same tone, same style, same everything. Like bro... it's a live action, not a frame-by-frame remake. You can't just copy-paste cartoon logic into real life and expect it to work.

The original was meant to be fun, a bit wacky, and exaggerated. That works for animation. But once you bring it into live action, you've got to adjust the tone - make it more grounded, more cinematic. If not, it'll just look cringe or cheap. So expecting it to feel exactly like the cartoon? Not realistic lah.

I get that people have nostalgia, but the director isn't making this just for old fans. He's trying to reintroduce Keluang Man to a new generation with a style that actually fits modern storytelling. So instead of whining that "it's not like the original," maybe try appreciating the new direction first.

Also the CGI. Yeah, I won't lie, some parts definitely need work. Certain scenes looked rough and not fully polished. If they want that serious, realistic vibe, the visual effects need to match. Right now, it's halfway there, but still feels like early draft level in some spots.

But even with that, I give credit to Anwari. He dared to do something new with a local hero, and that's not easy. Just hope for the next one, they really level up the effects and keep pushing that bold.