KL Special Force

Summary

KL Special Force is a 2018 Malaysian Malay-language action thriller film directed by Syafiq Yusof. The film stars Rosyam Nor, Syamsul Yusof, and Fattah Amin. It was released on 8 March 2018 and co-produced by Skop Productions, Damofa Productions and Viper Studios.[2]

KL Special Force
Film poster
Directed bySyafiq Yusof
Written bySyafiq Yusof
Produced by
  • Yusof Haslam
  • Syafiq Yusof
  • Dato’ Wira Mohd Fadino Khairuman
Starring
CinematographyAzami Alias
Edited bySyafiq Yusof
Music by
  • Ken Hor
  • Lo Shi Seng
Production
companies
  • Skop Productions
  • Damofa Productions
  • Viper Studios
Release date
  • 8 March 2018 (2018-03-08)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay
BudgetMYR 4 million
Box officeMYR 12.1 million[1]

Plot edit

A Royal Malaysian Police special task force led by Roslan sought to bring down a group of mafias known as the Gang Anarchist led by Asyraff in Kuala Lumpur. A young policeman named Zul was absorbed in a police task force to help Roslan solve the case, but the situation became more complicated as Asyraff began manipulating feelings, minds and sympathy between Roslan and Zul. A secret would be revealed when Anarkis robbed a Dato Meor's bank, Damofa Bank. What's the secret? How do the police want to beat the Gang?

Roslan was called by Asyraff that he is arrived in his house that he is kill Diana that inside it. He runs to his house and calls Diana, but instead Diana calls him, she goes to her room and prays for the God. As Asyraff prepares to kill Diana, he sees her that she is praying. Asyraff leaves this house instead of killing her. Meanwhile, Zul handcuffs Raj and escapes from the police station to save Mia. Zul tries to call Mia, but was run over by lorry that Asyraff drove it. Asyraff kills several police officers and captures Zul.

At the warehouse, Zul is tied up by Asyraff, along with his fiancée, Mia and Dato Mior. Asyraff explains to Zul that his mother got raped by Dato Mior. Asyraff and Rizal hire an assassin who try to get revenge on Dato Mior. At the court, his mother retracts the lawsuit. As an assassin prepares to kill Dato Mior but was shot dead by Roslan. Asyraff spokes that his changes the world. Zul accepts join Asyraff's side, but he kills Dato Mior instead of spares him. The police surrounds around the warehouse areas that Asyraff has inside on it. Zul and Mia manage to escape, but Asyraff stops them as shot Mia's leg. An engaging fight between Zul and Asyraff until he points to Mia with the gun. Roslan and his squad members, along with Asyraff's mother are watching and she tells Asyraff to stop. Asyraff counts to three to bring him the helicopter. But the helicopter won't come, Asyraff refuses to be a loses, executes Mia, but Asyraff was shot dead by squad members.

Zul was sent to the mental hospital. Roslan apologies to Zul that he doubted him. Roslan tell a story to Zul about that 'This world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but this world will be ruined by those who watch evil doings and do nothing.

Cast edit

Anarchist Gang edit

  • Syamsul Yusof as Asyraff, a leader of Gang Anarkis
  • Mustaqim Bahadon as Rizal, Ashraf's brother
  • Josiah Hogan as Burn, member gang Anarkis
  • Ramona Zamzam as Nadia, gang Anarkis member

Supporting actor edit

  • Mahmud Ali Bashah as Dato' Meor, Owner of Damofa Bank
  • Shaharuddin Thamby as Superintendent Azmi
  • Esma Danial as Inspector Zamri
  • Puteri Balqis as Amira, daughter of Roslan and Diana
  • Sabrina Ali as Diana, Roslan's wife
  • Tania Hudson as Mia, Dato' Meor's daughter and Zul's fiancée
  • Liza Abdullah as Asyraf and Rizal's Mother also ex mistress Dato Meor
  • Roslan Saleh as Assassin
  • Razib Salimin as Azman, undercover cop (also stuntman in this film)
  • Siraj Al Shagoff as Raj
  • Ruzzlan Abdullah Shah as Kevin
  • Dato’ Wira Mohd Fadino Khairuman as Dino
  • Izzy Reef as Ashraff teenager
  • Jali Masari as Rizal teenager
  • Mior Farez as Security guard disguised
  • Wan Raja as secretary Dato Meor and henchman

Production edit

KL Special Force was announced in May 2016.[3] It is directed by Syafiq Yusof and marks his seventh film to date after SAM (2012), Abang Long Fadil (2014), Villa Nabila (2015), Mat Moto (2016), Desolasi (2016) and Abang Long Fadil 2 (2017). The film also marks Skop Productions’ 39th movie to date and Fattah Amin's film debut. Filming took place in July and August 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Tambun, Perak and Putrajaya.[4]

Reception edit

KL Special Force was released on 8 March 2018 and it was a commercial success.[5][6][7] As of 4 April 2018, the film grossed more than RM12.1 million.[1]

During the show some people started boycotted campaign against this movie that because one of the director DAMOFA Production was accused to involve in crime Ponzi scheme .[8][9]

Soundtrack edit

The theme song of the movie is "Selamat Tinggal Masa" (Goodbye Times) sung by Black Hanifah ft Syamsul Yusof and this song write and compose by Syamsul with cousin Dr Anwar Fazal.[10]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Dennis Chua (4 April 2018). "#Showbiz: KL Special Force powers on RM12.1 million collection". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  2. ^ Elrafaei Sapi (16 August 2016). "KL Special Force Filem Aksi Setanding Hollywood". Rojak Daily. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  3. ^ Angelin Yeoh (16 May 2016). "This director wants you to be ready for his Malaysian Special Force film". Star2. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. ^ "KL Special Force pertaruh aksi dan drama". FINAS. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  5. ^ Edy Noor Reduan (8 March 2018). "KL Special Force filem wajib tonton". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  6. ^ "KL Special Force". Cinema.com.my. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  7. ^ "KL Special Force (2018)". Popcorn. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  8. ^ Aqmar Mustaza (10 March 2018). "Gerakan boikot : Syafiq minta buat laporan polis". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Gerakan Boikot : KL Special Force Berdepan Satu Kontroversi Yang Mengejutkan!". Keramat Viral. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  10. ^ Mohd Riduan Rizal Ahmad (6 March 2018). "Selamat Tinggal Masa merupakan single baharu Black bergandingan dengan Syamsul Yusof". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 14 March 2018.

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