I went in just tagging along with my kid. Zero expectations, totally clueless about the characters (my kids knew them, of course). And yet, surprise: this actually works.

The visuals are solid, but what really lands is the heart of the story. A father doing his best, within his limits, to give his child a happy holiday; simple, honest, and very relatable. Then comes the unexpected turn: the film crashes that emotional journey into a wild, arcade-game-like fantasy world. Creative, playful, and executed with confidence. Bravo!!

The result? Not just a win for kids. The spontaneous applause at the end (mostly from children) says it all. This is family entertainment that hits, without trying too hard to be “grown-up.”

Came in as a chaperone, walked out as a satisfied audience member.

Intro Bintang Kehidupan milik Nike Ardilla langsung jadi senjata utama. Efektif membangun atmosfer eerie sejak menit awal. Sayangnya, setelah itu film ini kembali terjebak penyakit kronis horor Indonesia: Terlalu banyak lapisan cerita yang justru bikin bengong karena keabsurdannya, dan masalah ini konsisten sampai akhir. Third act pun terasa overloaded.

Pada akhirnya, film ini terasa seperti pengulangan formula horor Indonesia tentang penderitaan karakter utama, alih-alih menggali mitologi atau keikonisan Alas Roban itu sendiri. Potensinya besar, tapi sayang hanya jadi latar, bukan pusat cerita.

Matt Damon dan Ben Affleck kembali duet, saya suka! Correct me if I'm wrong, The Rip mungkin jadi film action–crime orisinal Netflix terbaik sejauh ini. Bukan sekadar pamer jajaran A-listers, tapi benar-benar ditopang cerita yang solid, intens, dan tahu kapan harus menekan gas.

Spin-off yang efektif dan tahu betul apa yang ingin ditawarkan. The Bone Temple tidak sekadar numpang nama, tapi benar-benar memperluas dunia 28 Years Later dengan arah cerita yang lebih matang dan sabar dibangun.

Film ini pelan memanaskan mesin, sampai akhirnya babak ketiga berubah jadi momen TKO mutlak. Ralph Fiennes masuk dan langsung mengunci film. Pilihan menggunakan The Number of the Beast dari Iron Maiden terasa liar, berani, dan sangat ikonik. Sebuah klimaks yang bukan cuma menghantam telinga, tapi juga emosi. Aura Lord Voldemort-nya pun muncul kembali, membuat karakternya terasa intimidatif dan tak terlupakan.

An okay slice-of-life drama. Emotionally, each character’s perspective is clearly conveyed and delivered well by the casts, no complaints there. The portrayal of poverty and hardship is also thoughtfully presented.

That said, there’s still something missing. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s an emotional gap along the journey that keeps the film from fully hitting its mark.

The tearjerker moments, in particular, don’t hit as effectively as they should.

Suka Duka Tawa menjadi Kick off 2026 yang menjanjikan! PoV imperfect family serta luka yang dikulik dari sisi anak dan orang tua. Porsi komedi dan drama nya tidak hit and miss, jadi kamu diseret kedalam drama yang ngena semenit kemudian diajak tertawa, vise versa! Shout out to "kaos kasur kapuk" Pak Keset and his outstanding performance!