Ever since I watched Ola Bola trailer, I have set my mind to watch the movie. Directed by the same director who made The Journey, this must be good. And what a gem! Go watch if you wish to feel or relive the football spirit of the 80s. Since Aliyah kata dia tak minat bola, went to watch it with Hubby. Tapi lepas I cerita kat Aliyah pasal movie ni, especially the funny parts, she actually said she wanted to watch!
For me, the first 20 minutes was quite a drag. But after that, it was amazing. Since I read the tweet by the director reminding to watch until the end of the credit (and I saw quite a few stayed back - they must have known about it), the movie managed to give a huge smile on our faces, not to mention this sense of pride.
I'm not going to tell the story, just 10 things to note if you go watch the movie:
1) Rahman, the enthusiastic commentator, was hilarious especially at the final match.
2) You will adore the 3 little brothers of Muthu :). Funny, naughty, as how boys in the 80s should be.
3) The 2 football fans who watched the final from a tree outside the stadium represents the many football fans. You might see yourself in them!
4) Amazing scenery.
5) I didn't know the short train actually exists in Sabah. Hubby said he once took it. Seriously! Macam kat Jepun!
6) The uncle who acted in The Journey made an appearance as stadium Pak Guard. Watch the end of the credit about him!
7) Tauke is very handsome :). So is Muthu. And so is Ali. And so are a few others in the team except Abu! Hahaha... Oh, and so is the Abang Askar :)
8) Tauke's boss at his office is funny too :)
9) The matches leading to the finals were a bit bland. But the final match was awesome. It's like watching a real match. The emotion in the players' room during half time was... sebak orang kata.
10) Note also the funny Chinese guy who watches the match from outside stadium using his binoculars. You also might see yourself in him!
Akak kasi 5 bintang :)
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