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This movie is a horror film inspired by a real urban legend from a village in Semarang, Indonesia. The story of Sumala has been widely discussed in local podcasts, and the village is known for its strict rule prohibiting people from going outside after Maghrib. According to witnesses, a boy was killed by Sumala while retrieving a lost ball, and his body was later found in a river. These chilling accounts have contributed to the legend's eerie reputation.

However, the film takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on the firsthand ghostly encounters reported by multiple visitors to the village, it chooses to dive into the backstory of Sumala, a narrative that may or may not be true. This decision weakens the horror aspect, as the film leans more into action-gore territory, resembling movies like *Chucky* and *Saw*, rather than delivering the eerie suspense expected from a ghost story.

One of the biggest letdowns is the acting. Darius Sinathrya, who plays the father, gives an unconvincing very poor performance, while Luna Maya, playing the mother, delivers a passable but uninspired role. The supporting cast is a mixed bag, some performances are solid, but others fall flat. Despite its tense atmosphere, the weak acting and misplaced focus on gore over mystery make the film less compelling than it could have been.

Overall, Sumala had the potential to be a gripping horror film, especially with the terrifying real-life accounts behind it. But instead of exploring the unsettling experiences of those who have visited the village of Sumala, it prioritizes an exaggerated origin story, making it feel more like an action-gore thriller than a true horror mystery.

The overall story of "Kaka Bos" is familiar-a father striving to make his daughter proud. However, the plot takes a unique turn with its humorous and quirky approach. Imaginary Production House, known for crafting stories with strong moral messages, follows the same formula here. Unfortunately, the film suffers from weak performances and forced jokes that often miss the mark and feel unnatural.

One of the film's strengths is its inclusion of Eastern Indonesian actors and actresses. However, many of them, while popular in the stand-up comedy scene, lack acting skills, making the storyline difficult to enjoy. To enhance the film's impact, it would have been better to cast Eastern Indonesians with genuine acting talent to bring more life to the story.

Watching this movie feels more like tuning into a Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) comedy show than watching a comedy-drama film. While the concept is promising, the execution of the actors fall short.

La La Land could have been an enjoyable movie if it weren't for its failed attempt at being a musical. A musical can be captivating when the music, dancing, and voices of the actors are top-notch. Unfortunately, this movie falls short in this regard, making it difficult to appreciate the genre it's meant to represent.

If this film had been a straightforward drama, my rating would be higher. However, as a musical, it fails to deliver, which leads me to rate it poorly. The music is forgettable, and the singing voices of the lead actors are unpleasant. Why didn't they cast actors who could sing? There are plenty of talented singers who could have done justice to the musical elements.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone deliver solid performances, but they are not suitable for a musical. Watching the movie becomes a struggle whenever they start singing. Their voices are grating, making it a painful experience for the audience's ears.

I couldn't finish watching La La Land because it became unbearably boring halfway through. Reading spoilers about the ending was more than enough for me. If this film had been a pure drama without the musical aspect, it would have been significantly better. Or they could have just changed the lead actors and, found better songs and choreography!