Close Ur Kopitiam

Close Ur Kopitiam

My Review

From the title and genre mentioned in the introductory, i think people already know that the film dont synchronize at all. People laughing at the film, because of how bad the acting is. Almost all actors have stiff movement, as if they were like just training yesterday like where are the direction for this film? Even though some of them are supposed to be veteran actors.

The story its just placed all over the place. Influencer this and that without giving much spotlight to the MC. Compare that to Bukan Hantu Biashe Biashe who have lower budget, but have better comedy despite feel foreign (Nigerian Influence).

The film has substance and isn't just filler, but there's plenty of room for improvement. One major issue is how quickly scenes are cut after the action ends, leaving no room for characters' emotions to transition naturally. The kopitiam storyline feels thin, relying on group scenes to fill space. The lack of narrative continuity makes it difficult to build up characters properly for key moments, reducing anticipation-events just happen abruptly. While this might work for an online short film, it's not effective for a full-length movie.

The inclusion of social commentary adds relevance, but it often feels more like an attempt to generate buzz than a deep exploration of issues. On the performance side, considering their background as an influencer, the acting is decent-at least it doesn't feel exaggerated, and the key is to maintain a natural approach. However, the comedic timing struggles with the longer runtime, sometimes leading to awkward pauses, and the jokes don't always land as intended.

One recurring gag involving the big bald guy starts off funny but loses impact due to overuse. If they can refine the script further and blend it more effectively with their influencer style, they have the potential to create something truly distinctive.

I've been watching their YouTube channel for many years. Although not all of their storylines are great, they have stepped out of their comfort zone to venture into movie production. I think that's something local YouTubers have never really done before, and 90% of their crew are newcomers to the industry. For a first-time transition from YouTube to movie production, they deserve a chance. Despite being newcomers, their production team and efforts have resulted in a high-quality storyline that only locals can relate to more, along with above-average movie editing. They are considered smart for incorporating actual events into their storyline, making it more relatable to the local audience.

Poor storyline. Not really funny. Feels like a long youtube video that dissy usually make. Some parts are funny. But the storyline doesnt really match. You get to see all the characters from dissy. They try to combine few elements from different movies, and try very hard to incorporate funny laughable moments. Acting by all of them are mediocre at best. I really dunno how to describe further. Lets just say lucky i have discount to buy them tickets to gsc cinema. If i had paid in full i would be very regretful. But i would say its good to see them able to produce movie. At least still better than namewee movies.

I have been following Dissy for quite some time, and it's commendable that they are putting in effort to produce movies. However, the recent film fell short of expectations and lacked originality or the courage to fully express a unique vision.

The main and best actors from Dissy barely had any presence in the movie, and the overall acting from the cast was subpar. The editing was poorly done as well, which was a stark contrast to the quality showcased in their usual YouTube short movies.

Dissy needs to take substantial steps to improve the overall quality of their films. They should stay true to their roots, bring back the original main cast, and focus on delivering a better cinematic experience. Additionally, they should not rest on the laurels of great box office numbers, as they often dismissively say, "fans are always blind."