I didn't watch "Jiaoma hall meeting", but only said a few I've seen. I feel that Locarno is weak as a whole this year. Among these films, this one is undoubtedly the most prominent in typology and author style. Although the story doesn't impress me very much, it's gratifying to see that there are directors in Indonesia who are willing to tell the story according to the shooting method of Hong Kong films in the last century. There is almost no such inheritance in Hong Kong. On the contrary, it is an interesting cultural phenomenon that young creators in other countries have gained the shade.
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
2021 [INDONESIAN]
Action / Comedy / Drama / Romance
Plot summary
Ajo Kawir is a fighter who fears nothing, not even death. His raging urge to fight is driven by a secret: his impotence. When he crosses paths with a tough female fighter named Iteung, Ajo gets beaten black and blue, but he also falls head over heels in love. Will Ajo’s path lead him to a happy life with Iteung, and, eventually, his own peace of mind?
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October 09, 2022 at 05:26 PM
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A decent social commentary about toxic masculinity, but...
... while the effort is admirable, the film didn't particularly effective in conveying its message. After starting on the right footing, the film struggled to find its fair share of the approach on its narrative choice. The homage to Indonesian 80's B-movies was not entirely convincing either.
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VENGEANCE IS MINE, ALL OTHERS PAY CASH is wildly uneven, but also truly wild in its best moments. Strong cinematography and editing with a real throwback quality that makes even the less interesting stretches intriguingly watchable.