Lagenda Budak Setan

I have only one favorite Malay author - Ahadiat Akashah

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I think he's a very talented writer. When you read his books, you don't have to tire yourself with imagination. You know exactly what's going on because you yourself are experiencing the same thing. It's all about the things that are happening around you daily.

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Now, his best novel will go the silver screen - Lagenda Budak Setan. Despite the tough title, it's actually a love story. But not the kind of 'tangkap leleh & jiwang' kind of story. It's mixture of comedy, thriller and offcourse romance. I really hope the movie will turn up as good as the book. But looking at the way local film industry is progressing. I'm having doubts.

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Seriously, I don't think we have actors/actresses whose talents and personalities are good enough. Not just for this movie, but for any movie. Most of the time, he/she is talented but doesn't have the look or he/she is good looking but with hoity-toity acting. Sad but true. And yet the film people are ranting that malaysians are not supportive enough.

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One thing the film people don't understand or don't realize is that we, the movie goers, would like to see films that reflect the actual society and livelihood in Malaysia. But the situation now, since most actors/actresses are Malays, so most of the time, the films revolve around what's happening in the malay community instead of malaysian. Takkan la takde orang cina & india yang pandai berlakon kot.....

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So, how to support? You are only catering malay audience and yet you complain when people prefer to watch hollywood movies which cater audience from all background. So next time, before you start whining, think first.

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Anyways, enough of digressing, Lagenda Budak Setan will feature Maya karin as the leading role. Presumably the role of Ayu. I think she's not 'ayu' enough for Ayu. Hope the producer will find someone else. I wonder who's gonna play Katerina? Hmmm....

ps: for the record, aku baca buku ni bukan sebab aku mat jiwang ok. It is imparative for you guys to understand that. ahahhh :)