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Gundala the Son of Lightning
The story of a man who attempts to make his body anti-lightning and succeeded. This success interest the drug syndicate who later kidnaps him to make heroin concoction. The mastermind turns out to be a friend of the man. The man determines to defeat them all.
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Plot Summary
A young scientist, Sancaka, gains superpowers after being struck by lightning. He becomes Gundala, a superhero dedicated to protecting Jakarta from corrupt politicians and supervillains. He must learn to control his powers and fight against the evil forces threatening his city and the world.
Critical Reception
Gundala the Son of Lightning was a significant Indonesian superhero film of its era, noted for its ambitious scope and special effects within the limitations of 1980s Indonesian cinema. While not a critical darling by international standards, it achieved considerable popularity within Indonesia, establishing Gundala as an iconic comic book character. Its legacy is that of a pioneering work in Indonesian genre filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious attempt to create a local superhero narrative.
Acknowledged for its pioneering use of special effects in Indonesian cinema at the time.
Seen as a nostalgic and culturally significant film for Indonesian audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with many remembering the film fondly as a childhood favorite and an important Indonesian cultural artifact. It is often celebrated for its unique take on the superhero genre within a local context.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the popular Indonesian comic book character 'Gundala Putra Petir' created by Hasmi.
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