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Forgotten Rules
A mysterious masked burglar is in action. Dono (Dono) Kasino (Kasino), Indro (Indro), Anneke (Intan Fully) and Debby (Eva Arnaz) are worried that their house might be the next target. They hatch a plan to catch the burglar and Dono places an ad in the paper taunting the thief as part of their strategy. A police officer, who has been assigned to help, shows up, but is mistaken for the burglar because of his appearance: buckteeth and wearing a gold bangle on his right wrist. Dono and housemates immediately capture him by feeding him drugged onde-onde cakes. After the police officer has passed out, a man in a police uniform shows up, saying that he has been assigned to help them catch the robber. It turns out that this man is actually the thief, who intends to wreak revenge on Dono and friends for their attempt to capture him.
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Plot Summary
A talented but undisciplined college football player is recruited by a struggling inner-city high school team. He initially clashes with his new coach and teammates but eventually learns the importance of teamwork and dedication. The film explores themes of redemption and finding one's place.
Critical Reception
Forgotten Rules received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its earnest attempt to tackle social issues and sports drama tropes, while others found it predictable and cliché. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with many finding it a serviceable but unmemorable entry in the sports genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its heartfelt performances and a potentially compelling narrative.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of originality within the sports drama genre.
Some noted its attempt to address social issues through the lens of sport.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Forgotten Rules are sparse, but general sentiment suggests it's a passable sports drama with some engaging character moments, though it doesn't break new ground.
Fun Fact
Despite its focus on football, the film reportedly had a limited budget, which affected the scale of the game sequences.
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