Gadis Metropolis II
Gadis Metropolis II

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Gadis Metropolis II

1994
Movie
90 min
Indonesian

The story of the sexual exploits of three young metropolitan women: Fanny, Sandra, and Lisa. These three young women are fast friends. Fanny has married a gay composer, Maxi, because she hopes to become a famous singer. She also sleeps with a promoter to advance her career. Luckily, Max has no problem accepting her ensuing pregnancy. Fanny then becomes enraged when she realizes that the promoter has promised the people supplying the funds for her performance that Fanny will sleep with them. She has a violent quarrel with the promoter, which results in her losing her baby.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Arthur V. SmithGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In the gritty underbelly of a sprawling metropolis, a determined detective goes undercover to dismantle a powerful crime syndicate. As she infiltrates their ranks, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of loyalty and betrayal, blurring the lines between her mission and her personal life. The investigation uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's elite, forcing her to confront her own demons while racing against time to bring the kingpins to justice.

Critical Reception

Gadis Metropolis II received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its intense action sequences and strong lead performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the film's gritty atmosphere and high-stakes narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping action and solid lead performance.

  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic narrative.

  • Appreciated for its dark and atmospheric portrayal of urban crime.

Google audience: Google users frequently commended the film's exciting action sequences and the compelling presence of the lead actress. Some viewers found the story to be a bit cliché, but the overall pacing and suspense were generally well-received.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Screen Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic chase scene through the city's abandoned subway tunnels was filmed over three consecutive nights with minimal lighting to enhance the gritty atmosphere.

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