FILM REVIEW

TANDA PUTERA - FILM REVIEW

Historical films are, in fact, fiction films that tell of events in the past, often historical films based on people's lifestyles in the past or in the past. This historical film mostly tells the culture of a society in a country. In this study the researchers chose the film titled "Tanda Putera", the film is directed by Suhaimi Baba and produced in 2013. The background of this film tells the story of the prevailing tension between the Malays and Chinese in 1969. Events occurring is also known as the May 13 Event. Tensions that were at the time led to some of the obstacles faced by the UMNO government at the time. Tun Abdul Razak, who was then Prime Minister, was a hero who fought hard to fight the fate of the people in Malaysia so that they could live in the country fairly. In the movie, there are 10 main characters who play the important role, the first being Tun Abdul Razak Hussien played by Rusdi Ramli, while his wife Tun Rahah is played by Faezah Elai for the third character Tun Dr Ismail. Tun Dr Ismail's wife is played by Linda Hashim. In the film, the first appearance of Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman is played by Kamarulzaman Taib, and also the appearance of actor Norman Judge who plays the Inspector-General tells of former IGP fourth man Mohamed hanif Bin Omar. In this movie the appearance of the seventh Prime Minister, the son of Tun Abdul Razak, Dato Seri Najib Bin Abdul Razak played by Sakhee Shamsuddin, does not forget that the presence of the film was enlivened by the character of the Fourth and Eighth Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad played by Nasril Idrus. Tun Hussein Onn's character is played by Hasnul Rahmat and the last Ali Steven Shorthose plays Dr. Macpherson is Tun Abdul Razak's personal Doctor.

Critics used the technique idelogical crticsm in criticizing this film, one of the aspects that clearly use the method of ideological criticsm this is the existence of cultural diversity in the film, for example in the movie "" The existence of the Chinese, Indians and Malays have shown the existence of cultural diversity and community is in this country. The film director in the film describes the attitude of the Chinese people have transgressed because they have been so cruel and racist towards the Malays, the existence of attitudes that occurred after the elections are held and at the time UMNO won with the very thin. racist attitudes grew even as there was a struggle between the people. however, the film "" not only portrays the bad image of the people, the warmth and tolerance of the people in the University play the role of Kavita Sidhu who plays Kara, Zoey Rahman as Johan and Allen's character Alan Yun. In terms of the image and representation of film “” eventho this movie were realesed in the early of 2000 which is in the year of 2013, the quality of this movie is unsatisfying, this is because the cinematic technique doesn’t appeared and applied in this film. The quality of this film also can be related with the budget that were expensed in this movie which is only RM 4.7 Million, Suhaimi Baba Doesn’t focus on the quality of the film because the main agenda he directed this movie is only to educate the viewer about the moral content in that film.

Then there is a narrative analysis of the visible elements of Leftenan Adnan 's film in which the narrative and the role of the narrator within him, the circumstances and dilemmas and techniques used for chronological problem solving are described. The viewer will understand in this film the storyline for the narrative as each scenario is organized similar to a true tale. Thus, the film suits the storyline of the tale that was initially produced from the outset and is an outstanding way to show it even though it's just one of remake films. The characters in this film play a really strong role in highlighting the history of Malaysia. They may also be transparent in a category as classical narration, because they want the viewer to focus on the story. The listener then concentrates on what happens and on how the narrative informs. The movie presents us with a sequence of events that involve a connection from one event to the next. The story consists of similar pieces, usually in the form of a cause and effect. In comparative analysis element, this film were compared with the International film. This film “Tanda Putera” were the top list historical film in Malaysia In the film “Tanda Putera”. The film tells of the close friendship between the second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak and his deputy, Tun Dr. Ismail, who had to be secretive and set aside his own health problems to restore the country following the blackout of May 13, 1969. Tun Abdul Razak had to keep secrets about leukemia for his family because he did not want his family to suffer. He was also concerned about national security at that time. The two of them also shared a doctor through Dr. Macpherson. The reading room at Tun Dr.'s house Ismail has been made a secret clinic for their treatment without the knowledge of anyone including the family of Tun Dr. Ismail himself. Compared to other South East Asian country such as Indonesia, Thailand and Philippine, many of them look the same in expressing the movie but to be compared they like to use a lot of fairy tales elements to make their film more intresting to attract the viewer to watch their movie. The conceptual dimension of criticism, Datin Paduka Suhaimi Baba, film producer, has succeeded in attracting the public in this historic story, is visible in this film. Historical genre films are one of those unique films because not everyone can make a film in one form that can tell a true story. With every detail of the scene, it played a perfect role, making it look real. The idea is this film should help any moment that occurs in the film really enjoy and not everybody understands what the racial tension tragedy is, This movie is great for people of all ages, because the morals presented in this film are highly recommended to be engaging and instructive. The motivational spirit played by Tun Abdul Razak in solving racial tensions and economic problems in Malaysia. The spirit expressed by Tun Abdul Razak is invaluable because with his health condition, he remains committed to developing the country so that the future community can live in a safe and comfortable environment. Upon reviewing this video, it is an aspect in semiotic research where a text from a greater or thicker set in event impressions is generated at the center of televised critique. The primary focus of criticism and proof for valid claims would become that. A written TEXT form with a start, middle and end often arises. The Latin word « texere » means « to weave » which means to give knowledge or suggestions to the audience. The director use the title “Tanda Putera” is because the friendship bond between Tun Abdul Razak and Tun Dr Ismail is very strong. In this film  the image of Tun Abdul Razak And Tun Dr ismail were potrayed and signified as a friendship, hardwork, brave and many more

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TUN ABDUL RAZAK BIN DATO’ HUSSEIN		BRAVE	2ND PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA

This important film reveals, in addition, that it has to transmit meanings and has other elements mastered to evaluate it too. The tale talks of the sacrificed faced by Tun Abdul Razak in solving the problems that lie within his country in his unhealthy state of health. Datin Paduka Suhaimi Baba, the director of the movie, was a successful director including historic movies. He is also one of Malaysia's most popular director for his outstanding artistry and the best place to see the world. Also, remember that the actors have played very well in this film because they can transmit the true character as a true story.


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