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5.7/10
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Two brothers named Jamar and Suwo came back to the land of Java to avenge their father, who was a Sultan, after years of exile in America.Two brothers named Jamar and Suwo came back to the land of Java to avenge their father, who was a Sultan, after years of exile in America.Two brothers named Jamar and Suwo came back to the land of Java to avenge their father, who was a Sultan, after years of exile in America.
- Awards
- 1 win & 9 nominations total
Pevita Pearce
- Kiona
- (as Pevita Eileen Pearce)
Alexander Winters
- Young Van Trach
- (as Alex Winters)
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The film is not bat, but not particularly good either.
The story is very simple, yet, that's totally alright for a revenge "western". 2 dimensional characters, but well acted and likable good guys. But quite a cliché-ridden script. Fits the genre, tho. The locations are nice, too.
So why not a higher rating?
It's clearly a B- or C-movie. But that's not the point and would've been irrelevant if it weren't for one thing: The action, that's what matters, such films live off it, and in that department it's lacking here, gunfights and martial arts scenes alike.
The fight scenes with their choreography are nothing spectacular, only average at best which is a bummer since Sunny Pang is in the film who did a good job as the villain in Headshot fighting Iko Uwais. Some funny and interesting guns are shown and handled, too bad not more use was made of them. Less irrelevant dialogue and more cannon fooder to dispose of would have been greatly appreciated. The trailer suggests way more action than what's really there.
The usual paid 1-review-only-"fans" can be ignored like the "patriots" trying to boost their countries film industry. Ratings higher than 6 are nonsense and have nothing to do with reality. For the entertainment value I personally got out of it, it's a 5 from me. Nothing terrible, but nothing to watch again, ever.
The story is very simple, yet, that's totally alright for a revenge "western". 2 dimensional characters, but well acted and likable good guys. But quite a cliché-ridden script. Fits the genre, tho. The locations are nice, too.
So why not a higher rating?
It's clearly a B- or C-movie. But that's not the point and would've been irrelevant if it weren't for one thing: The action, that's what matters, such films live off it, and in that department it's lacking here, gunfights and martial arts scenes alike.
The fight scenes with their choreography are nothing spectacular, only average at best which is a bummer since Sunny Pang is in the film who did a good job as the villain in Headshot fighting Iko Uwais. Some funny and interesting guns are shown and handled, too bad not more use was made of them. Less irrelevant dialogue and more cannon fooder to dispose of would have been greatly appreciated. The trailer suggests way more action than what's really there.
The usual paid 1-review-only-"fans" can be ignored like the "patriots" trying to boost their countries film industry. Ratings higher than 6 are nonsense and have nothing to do with reality. For the entertainment value I personally got out of it, it's a 5 from me. Nothing terrible, but nothing to watch again, ever.
As Indonesian, im tired with dozen Indonesia movie which topic about ghost or sentimental drama. Buffalo Boys give me some refresh, it's offering something new. The most i like in this movie is about action scene and fight. The coboy custom is interesting too, its badass.
Im enjoying watched this movie. Its really worth it to watch.
The story line was strong, all cast was totally great, the set and effects are awesome, and the action and fight is nearly perfect!! Great job! Will wait for the next part.
Well, I'm impressed. Great job to the film makers and everyone involved.
The cinematography, soundtrack, fighting scenes are on Hollywood class. If the actors doesn't speak in Bahasa Indonesia, I wouldn't know that it is an Indonesian movie.
Still, there are a few plot holes, but I'm gonna let it pass :)
The cinematography, soundtrack, fighting scenes are on Hollywood class. If the actors doesn't speak in Bahasa Indonesia, I wouldn't know that it is an Indonesian movie.
Still, there are a few plot holes, but I'm gonna let it pass :)
I saw strong influences of Kurosawa in this film, with overtones of Peckinpah. The mix works surprisingly well.
Unfortunately the guys in the lead roles were not really up to the task. I realize that as acting styles vary in other countries, but these guys lacked credibility. Perhaps the echoes of Kurosawa had me looking for a Mifune.
The romantic substory seemed extraneous and forced.
Unfortunately the guys in the lead roles were not really up to the task. I realize that as acting styles vary in other countries, but these guys lacked credibility. Perhaps the echoes of Kurosawa had me looking for a Mifune.
The romantic substory seemed extraneous and forced.
Did you know
- TriviaMike Wiluan's directorial debut
- GoofsMovie begins with a note that the year is 1860 and follows a time line shortly after that. All firearms used therein are distinctly post 1873 (trapdoor rifles) and the pistols are post 1915 (mostly Webley Mk VIs)
- How long is Buffalo Boys?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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