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‘Sri Asih’ review: A step forward but not a major leap
The second entry of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe is a much-welcome improvement with committed performances by Pevita Pearce and Reza Rahadian. Unfortunately, the franchise still lacks the element of fun.
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Women of power: The actors featured in 'Sri Asih' are Keinaya Messi Gusti (top), Pevita Pearce (center) as the titular superheroine and Christine Hakim (bottom). (Instagram/sriasihmovie.official) (Instagram/sriasihmovie.official)
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em>The second entry of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe is a much-welcomed improvement with committed performances by Pevita Pearce and Reza Rahadian. Unfortunately, the franchise still lacks the element of fun.
The global pandemic did more harm than good for the Indonesian film industry—particularly for the ongoing Bumilangit Cinematic Universe. The superhero franchise hit the ground running with the 2019's Gundala starring Abimana Aryasatya as the titular hero—only for it to reluctantly hit the pause button for three years until the next entry can arrive on the big screens: Sri Asih.
Directed and co-written by Upi (Realita, Cinta dan Rock 'n Roll [Reality, Love and Rock ‘n Roll] and My Stupid Boss), the Indonesian superhero feature film recruits Pevita Pearce (Tenggelamnya Kapal Van der Wijck [The Sinking of Van der Wijck Ship] and 5 cm) as its titular heroine.
The cast ensemble consists of Jenny Zhang (Susi Susanti: Love All), Keinaya Messi Gusti (Night Bus), Dimas Anggara (The Night Comes for Us), Randy Pangalila (Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku [I Kiss My Beautiful Body]), Surya Saputra (Untuk Rena [For Rena]), Jefri Nichol (Jakarta vs. Everybody), Reza Rahadian (Habibie & Ainun) and Christine Hakim (Tjoet Nja' Dhien).
The theatrical premiere of Sri Asih was initially scheduled for Oct. 6 before being pushed back to Nov. 17. The third entry of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe, Virgo & the Sparklings starring Adhisty Zara, is set to premiere in early 2023.
Goddess of victory
After losing her parents in a bizarre accident, young Alana (played by Keinaya Messi Gusti) grows up in an orphanage while grappling with mystifying nightmares and anger issues. A mysterious woman named Sarita Hamzah (played by Jenny Zhang), seemingly aware of young Alana's questionable past, decides to adopt her and, over the years, nurtures her to become a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
