Malay language movies churned out a number of successes in the 80's and Ali Setan personified that generation. The plot is rather unoriginal but the superb acting and consistent direction compensated the lack of unoriginality. Though some of the supporting cast members were not professional actors, they shone in their own right and captured the many colourful essences you'd find in a university. The only sang, perhaps, was the overdubbing used in this movie, which made the actors' voices sound rather unnatural. The actors could have gained more strength in their performances if their own voices were used.
A must for nostalgic mementos out of the 80's. They don't make movies like these anymore.
A must for nostalgic mementos out of the 80's. They don't make movies like these anymore.