The Big 4, the best action comedy film from Indonesia?

The Big 4 Film (2022)

Timo Tjahjanto is a famous director from Indonesia who is synonymous with brutality in his various works. Even though he is famous for his various films with dark nuances, this director wants to break this standard. This is presented through 'The Big 4' which airs exclusively on Netflix.

The Big 4 is a 2022 Indonesian action comedy film directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Johanna Wattimena. This film stars Abimana Aryasatya, Putri Marino, Lutesha, Arie Kriting, and Kristo Immanuel. The film will be available globally on Netflix on December 15, 2022.

So, before you watch The Big 4 through the Netflix service, first consider the following review!

The Big 4 tells the story of a detective who is known for his upright investigation of his father's death and follows a trail to a tropical island. There, he discovers his father's true identity as the leader of a group of assassins. Now, he is being chased by his father's enemy, so he is forced to work with his father's former students, namely four former assassins who are ready to return to eradicate the enemy.

Simple premise with natural dialogue

Even though it carries the theme of assassins as the main conflict of the story, The Big 4 manages to convey the story very simply. The conflict in this film doesn't even feel heavy at all, so that the audience doesn't have to think hard in order to enjoy it.

The conversations of the characters in this film also take place very naturally. In fact, this film quite often presents swear words that are commonly spoken in the real world in a number of character dialogues, especially during the battle scenes. The use of this simple dialogue also plays a role in making the film's story feel even more relaxed, even though it is actually full of action moments.

the only drawback of this premise that feels simple and relaxed is the plot of the conflict which is quite readable, including the plot twist moments. However, this is actually not a big problem, because The Big 4 still manages to distract the audience through various other aspects.

A pretty even mix of action and comedy

One aspect that makes up for the shortcomings of The Big 4's plot is the exciting action moments. Throughout the film, we will be able to see explosive moments as well as choreographed battle scenes that take place in a fun way. In fact, one of the fighting moments in this film has a gun fu concept like in the John Wick series, namely fighting with a gun at close range.

The battles in this film also still have Timo's trademarks, which are brutal and full of blood. Even though there are some moments that might make you feel sore, most of these scenes actually feel more satisfying, especially if the antagonist is the victim. In fact, Timo also uses more practical effects in this film than CGI.

In terms of comedy, this film has also succeeded in presenting many joke moments that have succeeded in making the audience. Starting from the behavior of the characters which are quite ridiculous and absurd to their utterances which are like everyday jokes so they feel relatable.

Overall, this film will get you swept away, touched, and laughed in the warmth of The Big 4 family relationships, complete with ridiculous situations and chatter, as well as intense action scenes. The Big 4 becomes an action-comedy film that is fun, absurd, and doesn't make you bored at all. This film is perfect for you to watch on weekends or when you need entertainment to relieve fatigue.

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