Movie spotlight
Lembur
Tommy is a designer. He has been toiling away at a website design but his colleague accuses him of plagiarism. To Tommy's dismay, even his boss is unimpressed and hits the roof, bellowing at Tommy to rework the entire design and stay up all night if he must. Without a choice, Tommy hunkers down to pull an all-nighter in the office. Late at night with no one else around, terror strikes. Is he alone in the office, or not?
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Plot Summary
A former police officer, haunted by a past tragedy, is drawn back into the criminal underworld to protect his family. He must confront a powerful drug lord and his ruthless enforcers, using his specialized skills to navigate a dangerous path where loyalty and survival are tested.
Critical Reception
Lembur received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its intense action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Donny Damara. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven in parts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty action and strong lead performance.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic narrative.
Recognized for its attempts to deliver a hard-hitting crime thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the film's action-packed nature and the compelling performance by the lead actor. Some viewers noted that while entertaining, the story didn't break much new ground within the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Indonesian action thrillers that emerged in the early to mid-2010s, aiming to compete with international productions in the genre.
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